Hartzell Propeller Inc. has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to supply its in-development KC-100 aircraft with Hartzell’s ASC-II propellers, as well as its S-Series propeller governors. Hartzell will supply the first propeller systems for the KC-100 program this summer. KAI, which began development on its first general aviation program in June 2008, expect […]
Air Zoo to unveil WASP exhibit
On May 28, the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., will open “Fly Girls of World War II,” a traveling exhibit that showcases the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). The exhibit, created by WASP Deanie Parrish and her daughter, Nancy Parrish, of Wings Across America, shines a light on the contributions the WASP […]
Wings of Dreams to mark D-Day anniversary
Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum will mark the 66th anniversary of D-Day Normandy at its first monthly fly-in and drive-in breakfast at Florida’s Keystone Heights Airport (42J) on Saturday, June 5, from 8 to 11 am. Displays and a short program will commemorate June 6, 1944, the largest amphibious invasion in history and the sacrifices […]
B&S Aircraft celebrates 45th anniversary
B&S Aircraft Parts & Accessories, an AMETEK company, celebrates 45 years of providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft accessories, parts and components. The list of aircraft flying with B&S overhauled components includes virtually every type from the legacy Cessna 100-series up to the B-1 Lancer bomber, according to officials with the Wichita-based […]
Vintage aircraft fly in to Museum of Flight
Locally owned military aircraft will land at The Museum of Flight in Seattle on Memorial Day weekend for the annual Cascade Warbirds Fly-In, Saturday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The collection allows visitors to view a wide variety of meticulously restored vintage military aircraft representing several nations’ armed forces from World War […]
English-language China Aviation Directory available
An English-language China Aviation Directory is now available to the business public. The 321-page directory provides a listing of all major aviation organizations and companies throughout China, including government agencies, societies and associations, airlines, airports, national corporations, aircraft and component manufacturers, engine and component manufacturers, airborne equipment manufacturers, tool and machinery manufacturers, aeronautical research institutes […]
Power loss leads to fatal crash
This May 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: Thorp T-18. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Kent, Wash. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The ATP-rated pilot, 69, held a variety of certificates including […]
How you can prepare for the end of 100LL
I am constantly asked what we can do to prepare for the coming fuel debacle if no timely replacement for 100LL is found. Work on our aviation alphabets to support two pumps on every airport selling fuel. Some 20 years ago, this was mostly the case. What is ironic is that in the proposals the […]
More on the Death of Common Sense
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Re: The Death of Common Sense: Common sense has been driven out of most airports, but it does still exist here in the boondocks. If the runways are grass — or dirt — and the aircraft do not have radios, or they are not used too much, and the pilots cannot […]