TripAdvisor, a travel site, has unveiled its list of the top 10 aviation attractions in the U.S., according to traveler ratings and TripAdvisor Flights experts, who note that America has a rich history as the birthplace of aviation, giving air travel lovers and flying fanatics myriad opportunities to learn more about planes, gliders, shuttles, and […]
The days of bad airport coffee nearing an end?
Freshly roasted and brewed coffee is better. That seemed to be the sentiment of all who tried the “OSH blend” coffee that was served to thousands of workers, vendors and attendees at AirVenture last week in Oshkosh. Rob Riggen, who has been passionate about aviation and coffee since the age of 13, explains, “It has […]
The future of aviation
About 50 years ago TV animators predicted in 2062 that people would be flying to work and using robots for housework. How close are we to that fictional world of the Jetsons and what are the possibilities — at least for aviation and related fields? Futurists, visionaries, entrepreneurs and technologists will explore those questions at […]
Tips to preserve the life of your battery
Concorde Battery Corp. recently issued Technical Bulletin No. 10 “Parasitic Drain” in response to questions throughout the aviation community about the effect of parasitic drain on battery state of charge. A parasitic drain is an electrical load that takes power from the battery even when the Master Switch or Battery Switch is Off. Examples of […]
Aircraft Spruce sponsors Homebuilders’ Hangar at AirVenture
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., a distributor of homebuilt and certificated aircraft supplies, has donated $100,000 to the Experimental Aircraft Association to sponsor the new Homebuilders’ Hangar on the EAA grounds at Oshkosh. During last week’s AirVenture, the Homebuilders’ Hangar was used for presentations by renowned aircraft designers and builders. There also was a social […]
Archer returns to lead Superior Air Parts as new owners expand into China
Tim Archer has been appointed CEO of Superior Aviation, Beijing and its wholly owned subsidiary, U.S.-based Superior Air Parts, Inc. As CEO of Superior Aviation, Beijing, Archer will oversee all day-to-day operations, including directing the completion of a 14,400-square-foot state-of-the-art piston engine production facility in Beijing, China. Once the facility is operational and training is […]
Rolls Royce offers Young Eagles scholarships
Rolls-Royce has pledged financial support for the 2010 EAA Young Eagles Scholarship Program. Designed to support teenagers interested in aviation and aviation careers, EAA Young Eagles scholarships fund flying lessons and flight experiences for deserving teenage student pilots. In 2010, flight training scholarships funded by Rolls-Royce will be awarded to six students who have completed […]
EVS earns insurance incentive
Aggressive Insurance, an Irving, Texas-based aircraft insurance company, unveiled at AirVenture a discount program for aircraft equipped with Forward Vision EVS (DO-160E certified). Effective immediately, Aggressive will provide a 5% credit to both liability and hull coverage premiums for the use of the EVS system. A maximum credit of 15% will be applied when three […]
Spatial disorientation kills five, injures three
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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 5 Fatal, 3 Serious. Location: Gearhart, Ore. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The commercial-rated pilot had over 1,650 hours and […]