“Eighteen years, $18 million-$19 million dollars invested, and we haven’t delivered a single plane… yet.” Sherpa Aircraft founder Glen Gordon is ready to ship some product. In fact, they are currently assembling components for the first three customer-built Sherpa K650T’s. The Sherpa got its start in the early 1990s as a Super Cub on steroids. […]
In development: Sea Eagle
Natural disasters, piracy and political situations require immediate response, including rapid delivery of emergency supplies, personnel, equipment, or troops to troubled locations could make the difference between life and death. That’s why John Nattinger has designed the Sea Eagle, a seaplane with a patented wing morphing design that transforms into a surface vessel utilizing wind […]
Wings over Houston takes off Oct. 23-24
The 26th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow takes flight Saturday, Oct. 23, and Sunday, Oct. 24, at Ellington Airport (7B9), featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. The air show also features aerobatic performances by Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle, Julie Clark in the Chevron Mentor, and John Klatt Airshows. Tora!Tora!Tora! will reenact the […]
WINGsReality approved for WINGS credit
WINGsReality has been authorized by the FAA as a training provider in the WINGS Program. In order to earn WINGS credit, participants must complete a full six-week season of the online interactive reality show. Each week, judges critique each pilot and provide feedback to reinforce good decisions and actions, and to provide quality training to […]
GlobalAir.com adds comparison tool
GlobalAir.com has launched an aircraft comparison tool, which prospective buyers can use to contrast an unlimited number of a type of aircraft to seek certain features such as interior layout, an avionics suite or maintenance updates. Other comparison aspects include what a particular paint job looks like, engine specifications, propeller/APU times, and a section for […]
Homebuilders Hangar debuts at Oshkosh
Aviators who take to the skies in aircraft they built themselves will share their tips of the trade at the new Homebuilders Hangar, supported by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., debuting at EAA AirVenture 2010, July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., which has supported aircraft builders and […]
NationAir named preferred insurance provider by Lancair owners
NationAir Aviation Insurance has been named the preferred insurance provider by the Lancair Owners and Builders Organization (LOBO). The focus on insurance coincides with the safety efforts the group is making among the owners, company officials note. NationAir officials said they will use the company’s size, influence and experience in the insurance marketplace to advocate […]
TAC Air BDL joins Avfuel network
TAC Air BDL of Bradley International Airport in Connecticut has joined the Avfuel-branded network of dealers. TAC AIR BDL is the second TAC Air location to join the international network, the first being TAC Air RDU of Raleigh-Durham, N.C. Under the agreement TAC Air BDL will offer the AVTRIP pilot reward program and Avfuel Contract […]
Overloaded plane crashes
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: Glastar SH-4. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Kenai, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The airplane was built by the pilot from a kit, […]