The Museum of Flight in Seattle has named Douglas King as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Interim President Michael Hallman, who will return to his previous role as vice chairman of the museum’s board of trustees. King comes to the Museum of Flight from his post as president and chief executive officer of the […]
Rare Corsair rescued
A rare Birdcage Corsair World War II fighter was recovered from Lake Michigan’s Waukegan Harbor, north of Chicago, on Nov. 8, after spending the last 67 years submerged following a carrier training crash, according to a report at EAA.org, which contains some great photos of the rescue. Check it out here.
First flight test of PT6A-135A upgrade STC
Experimental flight testing of StandardAero’s planned PT6A-135A engine upgrade Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was successfully conducted in September with a Cessna Caravan 208. The flight test occurred at Wipaire, Inc. in St. Paul, Minn. STC certification is expected in the first quarter of 2011 for Caravan 208 models and second quarter 2011 for Caravan 208B […]
Leak detection kit debuts
Spectronics Corp. has introduced the new ALK-365 Aviation Leak Detection Kit, which works with all petroleum- and synthetic-based lubricants and fluids. The kit includes the cordless and rechargeable OPTIMAX 365 UV LED leak detection flashlight. Engineered with state-of-the-art, ultra-hi-flux LED technology, the flashlight is four times brighter than other high-intensity UV lamps, company officials say. […]
Wicks offers workshops
Wicks Aircraft Supply is offering a pair of two-day workshops for homebuilders that focus on TIG welding and the Superflite aircraft covering process. The events are planned for individuals seeking initial contact or refreshing experience with required skills for aircraft construction. No prior experience is needed. The TIG fundamentals welding workshop will be held Jan. […]
Exclusive Aviation moves to STP
Exclusive Aviation has purchased an aircraft hangar at St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) and added Dave Monacell to its sales staff. The 17,000-square-foot facility includes 1,700 square feet of office space, including a lobby, conference room and sales team offices. Monacell joins the sales team to expand and lead turbine and jet aircraft sales, acquisitions […]
VFR flight into IMC kills four
This November 2008 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: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 4 Fatal. Location: Forest Falls, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 74-year-old pilot held a private pilot certificate […]
Planes help surfer pursue his passion
By MARK TWOMBLY, For General Aviation News Any day that you can combine business with flying is a good day. And if the business you are flying in support of is surfing, surely that makes for an extra-good day, according to Jeff Berg, lifelong surfer, successful entrepreneur, and chief pilot of two Twin Commanders. One […]
Sign the petition to preserve Mogas
The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer and aviation journalist. Sam Hokin, creator of PURE-GAS.org, the best source of information on where to find ethanol-free […]