Thrush Aircraft recently celebrated its first delivery and flight of the 510P in Argentina. The 510P was purchased by Sandro and Telma Peisino, owner of Yebila Serivicios Agroaereos, an ag aviation operator in Venado Tuerto, Argentina. The Thrush 510P is equipped with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG, and is flat rated to 750 shp. The […]
Another summer with E0 autogas
Central Maine Regional Airport in Norridgewock, Maine, has had another successful summer supplying ethanol-free 91 Octane autogas to the regional fleet. Although our supply has been tenuous, it looks like it is settling into a pattern where we will be able to get the fuel from April to September. In the fall and winter months, […]
Family Day Activities set for Sept. 17 at Skagit Regional Airport
Young people will have a chance to explore the world of aviation and earn a free airplane ride when the Port of Skagit hosts a family day, “Flying into the Future,” at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 17. Co-sponsored by the Skagit Airport Support Association, […]
App keeps history alive
The Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) has released its new WAAAM iPhone app just in time for the Annual Fly-In, which will be held Sept. 9-11 in Hood River, Ore. The basic WAAAM iPhone app is free and provides a mini-tour of the museum, featuring photos and information about 20 of the old […]
AvFab receives STC for King Air armledge/table system
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has received STC approval for its arm ledge/table system for the King Air series aircraft, including the C90, E90, F90 and 200. The new upgrade is designed to combine style with functionality and update the aircraft to the same look and feel as the newer models of King Airs, according to company […]
Overbraking leads to noseover
This September 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 Husky. Injuries: None. Location: Gulkana, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was on wildlife surveillance flight, reported that while […]
Arguments, discussions, and finding peace
Arguments, discussions and peace: These are not incompatible terms, even if they may appear to be at first glance. Keep that thought in mind. Several weeks ago a reader sent me a book. The title is, I assume, intentionally incendiary, “How Safe is Your Pilot?” If that doesn’t grab your attention, the subtitle certainly will. […]
Controllers share memories of 9/11 in new video
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three air traffic employees who were directly involved in the events of 9/11 share their memories on the 10th anniversary of that tragic day in a new video released by the FAA Tuesday. “On Sept. 11, FAA air traffic controllers across the country acted quickly and decisively to help secure our nation’s […]
Filmmaker wins Combs Gates Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has named Heather Taylor recipient of its Ninth Annual Combs Gates Award. She is being recognized for the documentary she directed and produced, “Breaking Through the Clouds: The First Women’s National Air Derby.” Taylor will receive the $20,000 cash award in a formal presentation on Oct. 11 at a […]