The Flightline, an aviation show, launches its second season in high def. The television program is partnering with FOX Sports network, which is expected to expand its reach. Right now the show is only available to viewers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and that region. The show is hosted by Mark DeJoy, of Eden Prairie, Minn., and […]
Ford soars at AirVenture
Ford Motor Co. takes EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to new heights in 2011, marking its 12th consecutive year as the exclusive automotive partner for the world’s greatest aviation celebration. The Ford Hangar will feature some of the latest advances in automobile technology, as well as many of the industry’s most revered classics, on the grounds of […]
AvConnect processing G1000 flight data logs
AvConnect can now automatically upload, analyze and populate flight data from the G1000 directly into its customers’ accounts. “We now capture engine performance data in addition to every move an aircraft makes in the air,” stated Erik Murrey, CEO of AvFusion, Inc. “Let’s say an owner takes his plane up for a routine flight and […]
Sierra Industries completes 4th hangar at UVA
Sierra Industries‘ hangar #4 was completed in early June at Garner Field Airport in Uvalde, Texas, and is already at work, housing multiple aircraft undergoing maintenance and modifications. Since ground breaking at the end of January, the addition has been erected in record time, company officials said. The new hangar is both wider and taller […]
Lack of communication, brakes break Diamond
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: Diamond DA 40. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot flew his airplane to an FBO […]
Golden years: Avemco celebrates its 50th
After five decades in business, it’s safe to say that Avemco Insurance Company knows a lot about general aviation — and some of it is surprising. Celebrating its golden anniversary this year, Avemco is a direct underwriter of general aviation insurance. While officials say loyal customers are a main factor in the company’s success since […]
NTSB to study homebuilt safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a study of accidents involving Experimental-Amateur-Built aircraft to evaluate the safety of “this growing and innovative segment of general aviation,” according to a statement released today. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will support the project by hosting a web-based survey for owners of homebuilts. Their […]
First flight at Zenith Aircraft
We just received a note from Zenith Aircraft’s Sebastien Heintz: “Yesterday afternoon we had the chance to fly our new Zenith CH650 B kit airplane with the brand new 130-hp ULPower engine. We’re very pleased with the results after just a few hours! Next we’ll be fine tuning the firewall-forward package and the fiberglass cowl, […]
C4 mockup to make U.S. debut at Oshkosh
The full-size mockup of Flight Design’s first-ever four seat aircraft, the C4, will make its U.S. debut later this month at AirVenture in Oshkosh. When the mockup was unveiled at Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany in mid-April this year, the company logged 30 orders for the C4 in the four-day event, according to officials. As EAA’s […]