Recently the Seattle-Tacoma region in Washington state where I live was hit by a pair of sonic booms. They were caused by the flight of two Oregon Air National Guard F-15s sent to intercept a floatplane that had violated a TFR established when President Obama visited Seattle. The floatplane’s pilot claimed he was returning from […]
It IS a P-26
We’ve received a lot of calls and e-mails from readers who tell us that the subject of the cover story of the Aug. 31 issue, Ed Escallon’s PT-26, is really a PT-19. For example, several readers told us that the PT-26 has a canopy on it, and Escallon’s airplane clearly does not. Escallon clarified the […]
New EAA president first days on the day
New EAA President Rod Hightower described his first few days on the job succinctly. “It’s been rather manic,” he was quoted on EAA.org just before departing for the annual Stearman fly-in in Galesburg, Ill. “But it’s been a great manic and really positive.” Read the full report here.
South African company develops GA engine that runs on alternative fuels
A South African company, Adept Airmotive, has developed a general aviation engine that is able to power a light aircraft with a range of environment-friendly alternative fuels, such as biofuels and liquid petroleum gas. According to a report at Creamer Media’s Engineering News Online, the Adept 320T engine, which powered a South African-designed, all-composite SA […]
Showing off at GMU
It was a fun-filled day for pilots and aviation enthusiasts Sept. 12 when a P-51 Mustang, B-25 Bomber, Stearman bi-plane, SNJ, and other planes were on display at South Carolina’s Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). Check out some photos of the event, which also included the Carolina Soaring Association, which had a couple of gliders and […]
Young burn survivors’ dreams take flight
Involved in a devastating car fire in April 2004, 9-year-old Walter Gomez, Jr. and his 7-year-old sister Ebony will fulfill their dreams of flying by taking the controls of a Bonanza in the skies above Los Angeles Wednesday, Sept. 15. The free flight will be made possible by the non-profit Children’s Burn Foundation, which is […]
DC-3 featured on Sporty’s 2010 Christmas ornament
Sporty’s 2010 Crystal Christmas Ornament, the 26th annual edition, features the Douglas DC-3. “The DC-3 is a much-loved airplane — and an important one as well,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “We think it’s the perfect choice this year, since 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the DC-3’s first flight.” The DC-3 silhouette is […]
‘Flying Platform’ prototype up for sale
AirBuoyant is offering its prototype flying platform, the VertiPod 2 (N6172N, formerly the PAM 100B Individual Lifting Vehicle), for sale. With its contra-rotating rotors below the pilot and a new protective pilot’s “cage” installed, the twin-engine VP2 is ready for flight or further development, according to officials with the Anderson, Indiana-based company. With some 200 […]
Weldcraft offers gas lenses
Weldcraft now offers multiple styles of precision-machined gas lenses,which help to optimize shielding gas coverage and help ensure consistent, quality TIG welding performance, according to company officials. With styles available for both its WP Series and Crafter Series air- and water-cooled TIG torches, Weldcraft’s gas lenses also dissipate heat for longer, trouble-free performance. Weldcraft offers […]