With the Mississippi River expected to crest above 18 feet this weekend, Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) staff began deploying temporary sections of a floodwall around St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) this morning, which may result in the airport closing temporarily. This is the second time this year the wall has been erected, having first been […]
StandardAero reopens SPI engine shop
StandardAero has officially reopened the engine shop at its service center at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, Ill. “Customer feedback indicated there was a strong desire in re-establishing an engine shop in Springfield to support their need for ‘one-stop-shop’ capabilities,” said Scott Taylor, senior vice president, Business Aviation. Due in part to its […]
Flightcraft named Cirrus service provider
Flightcraft Inc. is the new Cirrus authorized service provider in Portland, Ore., and the surrounding area. “Partnering with Cirrus is a great opportunity for both companies, but Cirrus owners are first to reap the benefits,” said John Frevola, vice president of Flightcraft. “These owners can get all of their Cirrus needs met through Flightcraft’s complete […]
McConnell named president of Raisbeck Engineering
Raisbeck Engineering has named Michael McConnell president. “Mike is a proven aerospace industry veteran who has helped companies realize their full potential through his leadership of sales, marketing and customer relationships,” said James Raisbeck, CEO of Raisbeck Engineering. “He is the right fit for Raisbeck Engineering today. He will lead our company’s continued growth with […]
Hawker Beechcraft taps QAA for overhauled engine accessories
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. has selected Quality Aircraft Accessories (QAA), a distributor of aftermarket new and reconditioned general aviation engine accessories, to provide overhauled engine accessories for its Beechcraft Baron G58 and Beechcraft Bonanza G36 aircraft. QAA will overhaul engine accessories at its repair station in Tulsa, Okla., and deliver them to HBC’s parts distribution facility […]
Student bounces landing
This September 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Brunswick, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot departed from the airport and was performing three […]
Is it possible to convert my engine?
Paul McBride, an expert on engines, retired after almost 40 years with Lycoming. Q: I have a Lycoming O-360-A1F6D that was originally installed in a Cessna Cardinal. This engine has since been used in an Van’s RV-6 and I will be installing it into a Van’s RV-8. It does not have a magneto with it […]
Electric ultralights and battery science
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. I am not alone in thinking Part 103 ultralight aircraft are the ideal platform for initial development of electric powered aircraft. Sure, someday you’ll be able to fly your 2-4 seater for 300-400 miles or more, recharge in the […]
Aviation author wins Combs award
The recipient of the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s Eighth Annual Combs Gates Award is pilot and aviation author/photographer Philip Handleman of Birmingham, Michigan, who is being recognized for his upcoming book, an illustrated history of the first century of American airpower. Handleman will receive the $20,000 cash award in a formal presentation Tuesday, Oct. […]