Officials from Able Aerospace Services and the City of Mesa, Arizona, held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month to kick off construction of Able’s new on-airport company headquarters. The multi-state celebration is continuing during Heli-Expo 2012 next week in Dallas, Texas, as Able President and CEO Lee Benson and Mesa City Councilwoman Dina Higgins share […]
Preparing for hail season
Hail season is approaching quickly. Some time ago, Kennon was asked to propose a solution for Raytheon to protect the T-6 Texan from baseball-sized hail falling from the sky at a terminal velocity of 125 mph. Owner Ron Kensey had a “hail cannon” built. He then froze baseball-sized ice balls and shot them at various […]
Pilot loses control in crosswind
This February 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: North American AT-6C. Injuries: None. Location: Mesa, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on runway 22L. […]
Want to buy a warbird?
Then Mark Clark is the man to see When he was just 14, Mark Clark bought a life-changing ride in a Mustang. That 35-minute flight set the course for his career as a broker specializing in warbirds. But when you ask Clark, owner of Courtesy Aircraft in Rockford, Ill., what it was about that flight […]
Beauty and the bird: Do esthetics matter?
Even those who are not Apple fans agree the trend-setting California company’s focus on design beauty draws attention to its products. From its position near the back of the pack a dozen years ago, Apple has become the most valuable tech company in the world. Could this be due to its highly-refined sense of esthetics? […]
World’s smallest Mode S Transponder now available
Sagetech Corp. is now accepting orders for its new Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out, which was released for production last week. The Sagetech XP family of transponders offers the lightest and smallest transponders in the world, ideal where size, weight and power are at a premium, according to company officials. They have a footprint […]
Pompano Beach Airpark runway extension complete
The runway extension project at Florida’s Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP) is now complete. The airpark’s main runway, 15-33, has been extended by 500 feet to its current length of 4,918 feet, which allows for an increased level of safety during takeoffs and landings, according to officials.
EAA scholarships, internships available
The deadline is rapidly approaching to take advantage of several EAA scholarship and internship opportunities for youth interested in pursuing aviation careers. The EAA Scholarship and Internship program encourages, recognizes, and supports excellence among EAA members who are studying the technologies and skills of science and aviation. Applicants must be an EAA member or recommended […]
2012 FAASTeam Safety Standdown to debut at Sun ’n Fun
The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee identified loss of control-inflight as the number one cause of fatal general aviation accidents over the last decade. Consequently, this year’s FAASTeam Safety Standdown offers a multi-layered approach to help pilots reduce the risk of an inflight loss of control. The recently videotaped program is hosted by FAA Research […]