Think Kindness, a Nevada non-profit organization, has started a fund for the victims and family members affected by the tragic accident. All proceeds from the Think Kindness Family Assistance Fund will go directly to supporting victims of the accident and their families. To make a contribution, visit any local Wells Fargo bank and reference routing […]
New interiors for Barons and Bonanzas
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is incorporating new interiors in its Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza piston engine airplanes. The new interiors improve cabin comfort and functionality with enhanced styling inspired by interiors found in the world’s finest automobiles, company officials said. The upgrade also includes an automatic climate control system and an LED external lighting package. The […]
McFarlane invents new type of vernier engine control
McFarlane Aviation Products has introduced the Vernier-Assist mixture and throttle controls. This new type of control has all of the fine adjustment benefits of an old style push-button release vernier control, with the simplicity, responsiveness, and jam-proof safety of a friction lock control, company officials said. These lightweight controls use a patent-pending drive mechanism. The […]
Air Force Museum’s virtual tour expands
The Korean War Gallery just went virtual at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The gallery is now fully embedded with audio, video and interactive hotspots, and touch-screen devices located throughout the gallery also have been incorporated, according to officials. “The Korean War Gallery recalls the birth of the modern U.S. Air Force […]
Clay Lacy Aviation opens at CRQ
Clay Lacy Aviation has opened a satellite office at Premier Jet International Business Center, McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, Calif. (CRQ). Founded by world record-holding pilot Clay Lacy in 1968, Clay Lacy Aviation operates one of the largest fleets of managed and charter aircraft in the world. With FBOs in Los Angeles-VNY, and Seattle-BFI, Clay Lacy Aviation […]
Lyon Air Museum to host ‘Cars & Cockpits’
Lyon Air Museum, a Southern California showcase for vintage military aircraft and automobiles, will host more than 50 classic and late-model Chevrolet Corvette sports cars as part of a “Cars & Cockpits” event scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the facility, located on the west side of the runway at John Wayne […]
Wind gusts bend Beech
This September 2009 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: Beech V35. Injuries: None. Location: Hailey, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The reported winds at the time of the accident were 190° […]
First-ever study details GA aviation injuries
By MIKE MARTIN On average, aviation-related injuries result in 1,013 U.S. hospital admissions each year — and 753 deaths, claims a first-ever study published in the journal “Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine.” Most hospital patients (32%) were injured in civilian, noncommercial aircraft, the study found. Lower limb fractures were the most common injury (27%); followed […]
What’s going on at the top?
Earlier I wrote about several changes of leadership at LSA producers. Here’s a similar story, one I find quite amazing for its breadth. Consider this: The following organizations — some of the biggest and most influential in aviation — have seen longtime leaders depart: EAA, Sun ‘n Fun, Sebring Expo, and a couple years ago, […]