A documentary in production, “The Millionaires’ Unit: America’s Pioneer Pilots of the Great War,” had its initial screening at this week’s AirVenture. About 45 minutes of the documentary, which is expected to be two hours long when complete, was shown to Oshkosh crowds several times. The documentary is the story of the First Yale Unit, […]
#OSH11: Rotax delivers 40,000th engine
Rotax Aircraft Engines celebrated the sale of its 40,000th four-stroke engine at AirVenture. More than 24 million hours have been logged on Rotax-equipped planes, according to company officials, who note that the company is also celebrating the 15th anniversary of the turbocharged 914 series. “Ongoing improvements in our engine design allowed raising the TBO of […]
IMC Club opens South New Jersey chapter
IMC Club International recently opened its 29th chapter with the inaugural meeting of the new Southern New Jersey Chapter. At the meeting, prospective members were given the opportunity to interact with IMC Club founder and President Radek Wyrzykowski. IMC Club is an organization designed to promote safety and proficiency among its instrument-rated members. David Burton […]
Pilot crashes after passing out from lack of oxygen
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: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Ravenswood, W.Va. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot of the single-engine, non-pressurized airplane in cruise flight […]
#OSH11: New era for Sun ’n Fun
Sun ’n Fun’s new president, John Leenhouts, has a mission: Make the yearly event in Lakeland, Florida, the “centerpiece of every aviator’s yearly calendar.” Leenhouts, who was just appointed to the position, told an Oshkosh crowd that he’s amazed when he talks to pilots and asks if they are going to Sun ’n Fun and […]
#OSH11: ‘Blue Angel’s Mustang raises $400,000
A one-of-a-kind “Blue Angels” edition 2012 Ford Mustang GT sold for $400,000 at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction Thursday evening at AirVenture. All proceeds from the car donation and sale will benefit the EAA Young Eagles organization, which provides free introductory flights to young people. The “Blue Angels” edition joins three other one-of-a-kind Mustangs […]
The impact of the FAA shutdown: $7 billion and counting
As a result of Congress’ failure to pass an authorization extension, the FAA has been forced to issue stop work orders on contracts reportedly worth more than $7 billion, noted Marion Blakey, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the former FAA administrator. Reports from AIA member companies reflect contract employee layoffs […]
#OSH11: Redbird Skyport to open in November
Redbird Flight Simulations, with several industry partners, will open a research and development laboratory at the San Marcos Airport (HYI) in Texas. The new facility, designated Redbird Skyport, will open Nov. 8. Skyport is the culmination of the efforts of Redbird Flight Simulations and King Schools and is supported by GAMA, AOPA, Cessna, Avemco and […]
#OSH11: PC-Aero wins Lindbergh Prize
Today at the World Electric Aircraft Symposium at EAA’s AirVenture, Erik Lindbergh, founder of LEAP, named PC-Aero as the 2011 AirVenture winner of the Lindbergh Prize for Electric Aircraft. This year LEAP chose to focus on a different aspect of electric aircraft propulsion than past Lindbergh Prizes by awarding a Vision Award, officials said. The […]