In regard to the article (Titan Aircraft T-51: 3/4 scale, 100% fun) about the Titan T-51 in which you said the Titan was a “hoot” to fly while avoiding the vices of the original. I am curious as to just what these vices were? In General Yeager’s book he said that it was a tricky […]
Short Wing Piper Club holds annual convention
By Jan Widman The Short Wing Piper Club celebrated its members and the Tri-Pacers, Pacers, Clippers, Vagabonds and Colts they fly at its annual convention, held this year in Middletown, Ohio, June 21-25. Amanda Wright Lane, the great grand-niece of the Wright brothers, was featured as the banquet speaker. The club’s Education Foundation, funded solely […]
B&S Aircraft to host combat veteran at AirVenture booth
Every war veteran has a story, but U.S. Army Capt. Brian Brennan’s has been making headlines ever since his Humvee exploded in Afghanistan and the 23-year-old was left fighting for his life. It’s a story that B&S Aircraft wants others to hear and celebrate during this year’s “Salute to Veterans” at AirVenture. “We couldn’t think […]
SR-71 Mustang to be raffled off at OSH
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 […]