Flying season begins at The Museum of Flight in Seattle with rides in the Liberty Foundation’s Boeing B-17 bomber and Curtiss P-40 fighter on April 30 and May 1. Both aircraft are part of the Liberty Foundation’s “Salute to the Veterans Tour.” Bomber rides are in Liberty Belle, a restored World War II B-17 bomber, […]
Bun Air joins Avfuel network
Bun Air Corp., a full-service FBO and aircraft management company at Pennsylvania’s Bedford County Airport (HMZ), has joined the Avfuel network. “Bun Air Corp. evaluated numerous fuel distributors. Avfuel had the best combination of price, product and service,” said Bun Air President Jim DeLong. “The people I dealt with at Avfuel were always courteous and […]
1940’s ball slated at Boulder Airport
A 1940’s USO style show will be part of a World War II-era ball at the Boulder Airport in Colorado. Enjoy a night of dancing with World War II planes/flybys, military vehicles, re-enactors and The Hot Tomatoes, a 1940’s big band under the nose of a World War II bomber. Enter the “Authentic Attire” costume […]
How much does that plane really cost?
In today’s aviation market, what is the biggest concern of most aircraft purchasers? Cost. Prospective buyers can now use AircraftCostAnalysis to compare different aircraft prices, operating costs, resale values, and tax benefits. Features and benefits include: Bonus Depreciation Tax Law included New 2011 aircraft database Ability to handle a trade-in and like-kind transactions Annual inflation […]
Embry-Riddle offers Science & Engineering Camps
This summer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will once again offer a Science & Engineering Camp for children between the ages of 8-13. Each of the six week-long sessions will focus on a different topic: Aviation, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy, Robotics, and Space Life Sciences. Each week’s session has been specially designed by Embry-Riddle faculty to be age-appropriate, […]
Pilot knowingly flies with mechanical issues
This April 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Hilliard, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot had recently purchased the airplane. The seller reported that […]
Ask Paul: Solving a mystery
Paul McBride, an expert on engines, retired after almost 40 years with Lycoming. Q: Here is my mystery: I have a Geronimo Apache equipped with 0-360-A1As. The left engine is about 1,200 SMOH, the right engine is about 700 SMOH. They both had oil pressure of 85 psi in cruise and about 50 psi taxiing […]
First Kansas economic summit focuses on aviation
Kansas needs to adopt a more favorable tax policy and end unnecessary or non-essential regulations to grow the aviation industry in the state. That was one of the main messages delivered to state officials on Monday, April 25, in Wichita by representatives from aviation manufacturing and aerospace businesses at Gov. Sam Brownback’s first Economic Summit. […]
Kyle & Amanda Franklin Benefit Air Show slated
The Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) in Nevada will host the first annual Aviation Roundup Aug. 27-28, with this year’s event a benefit for Amanda and Kyle Franklin. All profits will be donated to the Kyle and Amanda Fund through the ICAS Foundation. ICAS members Bobbi Thompson, Wayne Boggs and Bruce Turner will team to lead the […]