Angel Flight Northeast (AFNE) is celebrating its 15th year of service. AFNE was founded by Larry Camerlin, an avid pilot and retired business owner along with Eugene Loubier, the former president and CEO of a Massachusetts-based hospital, with the intent to provide adults and children with free transportation to access life-saving medical care. “We are […]
AirVenture to feature naval aircraft spanning all eras
A collection of naval aircraft spanning all eras is coming together for EAA AirVenture 2011 during its week-long Centennial of Naval Aviation commemoration. The 59th annual fly-in, scheduled for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, will feature special attractions, appearances, and forums as part of its Tier 1 event status from the U.S. […]
Gleim relaunches website
Gleim Aviation recently launched a renovated website designed to better motivate, educate, and update pilots and non-pilots, according to company officials. Improved functionality allows users to navigate new and enhanced features, such as online course previews, specialized resources for flight schools and CFIs, and informative course videos, officials note. A new “Learn to Fly” page, […]
Vertical Power introduces electrical system planner
Vertical Power has introduced the VP-X Planner, a free web-based aircraft electrical system planning tool that allows builders to plan, print, and share the electrical system for their experimental aircraft. The VP-X Planner was designed to simplify the electrical system planning process and provide a tool to allow lots of “what if?” planning, according to […]
Second edition of ‘Smuggler’s Moon’ released
The second edition of “Smuggler’s Moon-Underneath the Radar” is now available. Written by Doug Haddaway, a U.S. Navy veteran who currently flies as a professional pilot, the story follows the fictional adventures of Vietnam vet Ricky Culpepper as he navigates the dangerous skies of the Caribbean in the fast lane of smuggling, in pursuit of […]
Bloodworth joins SkyNet
SkyNet Satellite Communications USA has appointed Patrick Bloodworth Aeronautical Business Development Director. His focus will be the growth of SkyNet’s Aeronautical Information System (AIS) across the Americas, expanding SkyNet’s global customer base of private, commercial and government fixed and rotor wing fleet operators. He comes to SkyNet with more than 25 years of new technology […]
Unplanned formation flight proves fatal
This May 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: RV-8, CJ-6A. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Minor. Location: Decatur, Ala. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The RV-8 pilot and the CJ-6A pilot were […]
Escaping a downdraft
By BILL SCHROEDER, MCFI The sky is clear, visibility is unlimited, and the early morning air is cool and calm. You decide to take that trip to the mountains that you have always wanted to do, but never seemed to have the time. You will be taking off from your sea level airfield and flying […]
New engine for experimental market debuts
Enhanced Aircraft Systems (EAS) has introduced the O-408 and IO-408 engines, which incorporate the use of technology from Formula One auto racing to develop advanced components, such as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, and piston pins. These parts can be retrofitted to any existing Lycoming, ECi, or Superior Air Parts 360 CI engine, or can be […]