The HondaJet recently reached the milestone of power-on for its first conforming flight test aircraft, Honda Aircraft Co. officials reported at AirVenture. Officials also reported the consolidation of fuselage and wing assemblies for the first static test aircraft, which will be subjected to static structural testing beginning in August. “The success of our power-on tests […]
‘Fueling’ AirVenture
Rob Riggen, known to many in the homebuilt community for ExperCraft, a website where homebuilders can log their projects, was a hit at Oshkosh with his other venture, Flying High Coffee. Besides selling the coffee at booth near one of the exhibit hangars, Riggen drove around the homebuilt area offering free samples of his brew. […]
Jeppesen unveils iPad app
Jeppesen introduced at AirVenture the “Jeppesen Mobile TC” terminal chart application, designed for searching and viewing terminal charts through the Apple iPad. It is now available for download online at the Apple iPad App Store. Jeppesen research and design experts have determined that the 9.7-inch, LED-backlit iPad viewing screen provides an optimal operating environment to […]
Rendezvous with legendary astronauts at autograph show
Tickets are now available online for the world’s largest Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show set for this Nov. 5-7 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The show, which benefits the nonprofit Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF), is in its third year and promises to be the best yet, boasting such notable names as […]
Kissimmee Airport elects advisory board
Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s (ISM)Airport Advisory Board has elected Candy Bennage as chairwoman and Cliff Clover as vice chairman for the 2010-2011 term. Bennage has held multiple positions in the aviation industry for more than 15 years; is a member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Women in Aviation International (WAI); and represents […]
StandardAero names Hawkins airframe sales manager for bizav
StandardAero has appointed Dale Hawkins to the newly created position of Airframe Sales Manager for the company’s Business Aviation Sector. Hawkins will focus primarily on Falcon service sales. Hawkins comes to StandardAero from Kal-Aero/Duncan Aviation, where he spent 28 years as a technician, team leader, department manager, and airframe service sales representative. For more information: […]
Failure to refuel leads to accident
This August 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 Super Cruiser. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The banner-tow pilot filled the fuel tanks, […]
New name for AirVenture?
While the torrential rains the week before AirVenture kicked off in Oshkosh caused massive logistical problems, it also presented new opportunities — like these “GaloshKosh” shirts. Also seen on the grounds were “SploshKosh” and “AquaVenture” T-shirts.
Flying motorcycle company wins Wolf Aviation Grant
MotoPOD LLC was recently awarded a grant from The Wolf Aviation Fund. The company has developed a patent-pending belly pod that allows pilots to carry a street-legal motorcycle beneath their airplanes. After landing, it takes just 90 seconds to remove the motorcycle, unfold the handlebars and ride away, company officials said at this week’s AirVenture. […]