Seattle aviation writer Jake Schultz will be signing his book, “A Drive in the Clouds – The Story of the Aerocar,” at the Museum of Flight July 23. Schultz’s book celebrates the passion and dedication of Molt Taylor, the determined designer of a flying automobile named the Aerocar. The book follows Taylor’s project from its […]
Open Cockpit Day at Oakland museum
The Oakland Aviation Museum at California’s Oakland International Airport Historic North Field will host an Open Cockpit Day Aug. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. This special day allows visitors unique access to much of OAM’s collection, including: The A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder and A-7 Corsair II A replica of a P-51B “Red […]
Avidyne extends ADS-B offerings
Avidyne Corp. has introduced its new AXP340 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability to meet the mandate for the NextGen airspace initiative. The AXP340 transmits ADS-B Out information via Extended Squitter (ES) to ground stations and other ADS-B In-equipped aircraft, providing improved airborne surveillance as well as vital information for airport ground surveillance, according […]
Beringer introduces brake system for Lancairs
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has introduced higher-capacity brakes for Lancair 320, 360, and Legacy models. The new wheels, calipers and pads will accommodate disks that are both more massive and longer-lasting, improving both lifetime and performance, according to company officials. Beringer wheels feature sealed lifetime ball bearings, high-strength aluminum axles, and a tubeless tire design, […]
Non-airworthy airplane, uncertified pilot results in fatality
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: Beech TC 45J. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious. Location: Verdel, Neb. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot/owner and a passenger were […]
GA united in opposition to user fees
The nation’s general aviation organizations sent a joint letter Tuesday, July 19, to all members of the U.S. House and Senate, urging them to abandon a proposal to charge a $25 “departure fee” on both airline and general aviation flights. In the letter, the presidents of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the Experimental […]
DOT chief urges swift action on FAA bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt called on Congress today to pass a clean extension of the FAA’s authorization in order to avoid airport project construction delays and employee furloughs. The current FAA reauthorization expires at midnight this Friday, July 22. LaHood and Babbitt said they oppose the House […]
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ASCEND on YouTube
A video detailing EAA Chapter 1083’s recently completed Aviation Summer Camp Exploring New Dimensions (ASCEND) has just been posted to YouTube. It’s hard to tell in the 10-minute video who had more fun — the kids or the adults!