AAR Aircraft Services, a provider of aircraft maintenance and modifications services, in partnership with the SLN Aviation Service Center and KANSASWORKS, will hold an Aviation Career and Networking Fair in Salina, Kan., as the company considers expanding its operations into Kansas. The fair will be held at the Salina Airport Hangar 600, 2720 Arnold Ct., […]
Chabord debuts new exhaust system
An American-registered, Swiss-flown Siai-Marchetti, was recently converted with the addition of a new Chabord exhaust system, which changed the plane’s Airworthiness Certificate from S205-18R to -20R. Owner/pilot Ariel Beresniak worked with Alain Chabord and the FAA to gain approval for the conversion, which saves some 40% of the weight, compared to the stock system, and […]
Vintage watch debuts
The new Christopher Ward C8 Pilot Mark II Vintage is based on the iconic IWC B-Uhren watches used by pilots and navigators in World War II. The design shares many of the characteristics of the watches commissioned by the Luftwaffe, and then the RAF, which were worn over thick flying suits and had large faces […]
Sunshine brings down Piper
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: Piper J-3. Injuries: None. Location: South Charleston, W.Va. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was conducting takeoffs and landings in the late […]
Scenes from the Arlington Fly-In
Vintage designs, homebuilts, flying mini-vans and everything in between were represented at the Arlington Fly-In, held the second week of July at Arlington Municipal Airport (AWO) in Washington State. The 43rd annual event featured more than 150 exhibitors, a full schedule of workshops and forums, and an air show each afternoon. Some of this year’s […]
GAMA underscores progress of GA security
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Security Committee and the president and CEO of Jeppesen, Mark Van Tine, testified today before the House Subcommittee on Transportation Security regarding the authorization of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Van Tine reminded the subcommittee how the GA industry has worked to increase […]
Mayors respond to President’s comments about GA
Mayors from seven different states have sent a letter to President Obama voicing their disappointment with recent comments regarding general aviation and potential, additional tax burdens on businesses, individuals and groups that rely on GA. The local officials joined a growing group of businesses and organizations that have highlighted the negative repercussions of the President’s […]
Behind the scenes at Sensenich
The local Fox news station in Lancaster County, Pa., recently aired a feature on Sensenich Propellers, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the company, one of only two prop makers in the country specializing in metal, fixed propellers. Sensenich’s Terry Griffe is quoted as saying: “Business is brisk. We have a big base in the […]
GAfuels author to speak at AirVenture
GAfuels blogger Kent Misegades will present a talk “Aviation Fuel Club and Sport Fuel” at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Wednesday, July 27, in the Forum Pavilion 01 Pacific Coast Avionics. The presentation will include an update on efforts to find alternatives to leaded avgas, and progress made in the past year on expanding the use of […]