Aero Management Solutions has released Air Ledger version 1.0, a proprietary web-based program that enables owners to review aircraft-related expense data in real time. Air Ledger facilitates secure financial transparency and communication between aircraft owners and their aviation managers, according to company officials. Because it is “cloud-based,” owners and managers can review expense data and […]
Husky runs out of runway
This June 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: Aviat Aircraft Husky. Injuries: None. Location: Marfa, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was flying an aerial survey of his […]
Economic impact of general aviation cited as alliance marks its fourth anniversary
The Alliance for Aviation Across America marked the fourth anniversary since its founding by holding a telephone press conference Tuesday, June 14, citing the economic impact of general aviation and how groups are working more closely together to get across the value of general aviation to communities and the nation. Twenty-nine state governors have now […]
Ask Paul: What is proper timing for my engine?
Q: I am an Italian homebuilder of a Van’s RV-3. I read on the Internet that you are an expert of Lycoming and I want to impose on your kindness. I am ready to make the timing on my Lycoming O-290 D2 but there is a little doubt about the timing degrees because the O-290 […]
Four-Stroke Part 103 Ultralight? Yes! And fun…
Sometimes you’re in the right place at the right time. Well, OK, I’m biased but I think pretty much any time at Wallaby Ranch — the iconic hang gliding facility south of Disney Orlando — is a good time. When it also happens to be “Demo Days,” Wallaby is a jumping place! Demo Days is […]
‘Liberty Belle’ destroyed in crash
The B-17 Liberty Belle owned by the Liberty Foundation crashed in a field southeast of the Aurora, Illinois, Municipal Airport Monday morning at around 9:30 CDT, according to a report at EAA.org. All seven people on-board the non-revenue flight escaped, but the airplane caught fire and was destroyed. Read the full EAA report here.
Rick Volker Airshows to demonstrate unleaded, high-octane fuel
International extreme airshow performer Rick Volker of Rick Volker Airshows will use Swift Enterprises’ unleaded, high-octane aviation gasoline during this year’s air show season. Volker will test and demonstrate SwiftFuel (100SF), the renewable fuel that is a high-performance, unleaded replacement for 100LL, in his Sukhoi SU26M during the 2011 air show season. 100SF, developed by […]
NBAA regional forum in White Plains shatters records
Business aviation is recognized as a valued partner in New York’s Westchester County, contributing to jobs and economic growth, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen told the audience at NBAA’s Regional Forum held June 8 in White Plains, NY. Speaking in front of a large crowd gathered for the forum at […]
Air Zoo to offer free airplane rides to veterans
This summer, veterans who served during World War II and the Korean War will have the chance to take flight, for free at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich. Beginning June 21, veterans will be able to fly in a Boeing-Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet, courtesy of the Air Zoo and pilot/sponsor Alan Wright. The Kaydet is […]