Two automotive icons, legendary racer and manufacturer Carroll Shelby, and world-renowned racer, engineer and designer Jack Roush, have come together in their first vehicle collaboration project to join Ford in creating a one-off 2011 Mustang, the aviation-themed SR-71 “Blackbird.” The one-of-a-kind vehicle will be sold at the Gathering of Eagles July 29 during the Experimental […]
Worldwide premiere of ‘Pearl’ at Oshkosh
It’s not often that Hollywood takes a back seat when it comes to a movie premiere, but that’s exactly what will happen this year at AirVenture, slated for July 26-Aug, 1, in Oshkosh, when a major motion picture, “Pearl,” will debut. “Pearl” is the true story of a Chickasaw Indian teen who discovers her dream […]
Square Wave TIG 175 debuts
Aviation enthusiasts typically favor a classic smooth and stable square wave welding output, according to officials with Lincoln Electric, who have just introduced the new Square Wave TIG 175. The general-purpose AC/DC TIG and stick machine tackles steel, stainless, cro-moly, titanium and aluminum applications and many materials, officials note. The Square Wave TIG 175 features […]
Compare aircraft performance
Conklin & de Decker has released its 2010/2011 Aircraft Performance Comparator, which presents comparative data for those acquiring a business jet, turboprop, helicopter, or piston airplane or needs to compare aircraft performance data quickly. This newly updated software program allows users to overlay and compare aircraft interiors and exteriors as well as critical performance data […]
The Raviator heads to Oshkosh
Musician and aviation activist Ravi has planned a busy week at AirVenture in Oshkosh, which kicks off July 26 and runs through Aug. 1. He will be a featured performer on Monday at 11 a.m. and Thursday and Friday at 12 p.m. in the Sennheiser Aviation Headsets tent — in conjunction with the Flying Musicians […]
Flying Musicians establish corporate membership
The Flying Musicians Association has established a Corporate Membership level for companies who would like to affiliate and support the organization’s efforts and goals. The first corporate member is Pacific Coast Jazz/That Other Label. “Pacific Coast Jazz/That Other Label are proud to be a corporate member in FMA. Our first artist, Bradley Leighton, is a […]
Carb ice brings down plane
This July 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 Cub. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Surfside, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was used to tow banners. During the […]
The ‘Appleization’ of aviation
The new CEO at LoPresti Aviation, Rj Siegel, is shaking things up a bit. He wants to “Appleize” LoPresti, which means introducing the Apple concept of products to the aviation company. For Siegel, who was on the original Mac development team at Apple and was instrumental in the aviation applications of the iPod, it’s a […]
Showing off G100UL
The movers and the shakers of GA are descending on Ada, Okla., these days, as concern about a replacement for 100LL heats up. One of those potential replacements, G100UL, is being developed by Ada-based General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI), which recently hosted AOPA President Craig Fuller, as well as Cessna President Jack Pelton. Other heavy-hitters […]