Scheyden Precision Eyewear has unveiled its Revelry frame, a new style in the company’s Composite Hybrid collection. Designed as a smaller version of the Revelstoke model, the Revelry Composite Hybrid, which sells for $259 to $309, fuses a cedar rolled composite frame with flexible, hypoallergenic NiAg temples and cloisonné tips for comfort, even when wearing […]
Battle of Britain Watch premieres
The RAF has commissioned watchmaker Christopher Ward to create a watch to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Battle of Britain. The design of the automatic watch is based on the Air Ministry’s military issue pilots’ watch of the time (reference number 6B/159) and displays The King’s Crown and laurel wreathed RAF Crest of the period. […]
San Diego museum opens 3D/4D theater
The San Diego Air & Space Museum recently opened its new 3D/4D Zable Theater. The theater uses the newest 3D technologies but takes it to the next level, employing interactive seats and special effects built into the theater itself. The theater seats 36 guests per show, and they are played continuously each day. Films include […]
Engine problem brings down Ag Cat
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: Grumman Ag Cat. Injuries: None. Location: Stotesbury, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: About one hour after takeoff the engine lost power. The […]
Flying Circus takes off
While the American Barnstormers Tour has concluded, many of the barnstormers are now participating in the Flying Circus at various events through the country, including the Wausau Balloon and BBQ Festival. Stearman pilot Sarah Wilson, who blogged about the tour for GeneralAviationNews.com, continues her Barnstormers Blog with what’s going on with the Flying Circus: Each […]
Auction slated for Oshkosh
REDC, a real estate auction company that has auctioned more than 100,000 properties for $7 billion during the nation’s foreclosure crisis, has partnered with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) to auction aircraft at “The Spirit of Aviation Aircraft Auction” Saturday, July 31, during AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The auction features historic aircraft, […]
Want to fly a Warbird?
The Pacific Prowler Organization is looking for a few good men — and women. The Texas-based non-profit is forming the Prowler Command, a collection of general aviation pilots who can schedule and fly the group’s North American B-25 Mitchell bomber and a C-47 Gooney Bird. Dues to become a Prowler Commander are $10,000 annually and […]
‘Barefoot Bandit’ nabbed
The alleged “Barefoot Bandit” will be charged with illegal weapons possession and other crimes in the Bahamas following his weeklong run from authorities in the island chain, the Bahamian police commissioner told the Associated Press Monday. Harris-Moore, who had been on the run since escaping from a Washington state halfway house in 2008, is accused […]
Next step towards privatizing LZU
Officials in Gwinnett County, Georgia, have taken the next step in a plan to privatize Briscoe Field (LZU), according to a story in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The county recently issued a request for qualifications for firms interested in operating the field. The story notes: The measure is the next step in the FAA’s pilot program […]