Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser was on hand in Oshkosh this past Tuesday as Able Flight recognized its most recent graduating class of new pilots. This year, three students were awarded their wings by Able Flight: Eric Ingram, Kevin Crombie and Spc. Jermaine Strachan. Each of these individuals earned their pilot certifications through a joint training […]
#OSH11: Aircraft Spruce releases new catalog
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty began distributing printed copies and CD versions of its new 2011-2012 catalog at AirVenture, featuring legend Burt Rutan on the cover. There are hundreds of new products in the catalog, said company officials, noting Aircraft Spruce sells more than 60,000 different items relating to aviation. The 2011-2012 catalog cover features legendary […]
#OSH11: 65 days in the air
Next summer, a father and son from Idaho plan to take off in a Cessna 172 and stay flying for 65 or more continuous days. That’s 1,560 hours or more in the air. According to a report in AirVenture Today, the pair hope the flight will land them in the Guinness World Records. Read the […]
#OSH11: SportairUSA debuts EPApower
SportairUSA, which just introduced EPApower engines and performance parts for Rotax, is showing the Dallair FR-100 Light Sport Aerobat, powered by EPApower, at AirVenture. “EPApower has long built custom engines for automotive racing teams,” said Bill Canino, President of SportairUSA, “and has recently turned its attention to the aviation market.” Canino noted that “EPApower engines […]
#OSH11: ‘The Millionaires’ Unit’ screened at AirVenture
A documentary in production, “The Millionaires’ Unit: America’s Pioneer Pilots of the Great War,” had its initial screening at this week’s AirVenture. About 45 minutes of the documentary, which is expected to be two hours long when complete, was shown to Oshkosh crowds several times. The documentary is the story of the First Yale Unit, […]
#OSH11: Rotax delivers 40,000th engine
Rotax Aircraft Engines celebrated the sale of its 40,000th four-stroke engine at AirVenture. More than 24 million hours have been logged on Rotax-equipped planes, according to company officials, who note that the company is also celebrating the 15th anniversary of the turbocharged 914 series. “Ongoing improvements in our engine design allowed raising the TBO of […]
IMC Club opens South New Jersey chapter
IMC Club International recently opened its 29th chapter with the inaugural meeting of the new Southern New Jersey Chapter. At the meeting, prospective members were given the opportunity to interact with IMC Club founder and President Radek Wyrzykowski. IMC Club is an organization designed to promote safety and proficiency among its instrument-rated members. David Burton […]
Pilot crashes after passing out from lack of oxygen
This July 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: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Ravenswood, W.Va. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot of the single-engine, non-pressurized airplane in cruise flight […]
#OSH11: New era for Sun ’n Fun
Sun ’n Fun’s new president, John Leenhouts, has a mission: Make the yearly event in Lakeland, Florida, the “centerpiece of every aviator’s yearly calendar.” Leenhouts, who was just appointed to the position, told an Oshkosh crowd that he’s amazed when he talks to pilots and asks if they are going to Sun ’n Fun and […]