Actor Kurt Russell is famous for his many movie roles, but in a recent feature story in Airport Journals, he expounds on how much being a pilot means to him. The story quotes Russell: “Flying has taught me more about who I really am than anything I’ve ever done. I take very calculated risks. I’ve […]
Rain ends Red Bull race early
Hannes Arch of Austria was declared the winner of the Red Bull Air Race in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday when adverse weather conditions made it impossible to continue racing during the Top 12 round. Results were based on Saturday’s Qualifying sessions. Arch had won the Qualifying point. Britain’s Nigel Lamb was awarded second […]
Tennessee airpark flooded
Tennessee’s Cornelia Fort Airpark just across the Cumberland River from the Opryland area sustained millions of dollars in flood damage to airplanes, buildings, aircraft parts and repair equipment, according to a story in The Tennessean. The story notes that it could be months before operations return to normal at the airport, which was already on […]
AERO 2011 to run four days
The AERO international aviation fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is continuing its shift of emphasis towards a trade show. As part of this strategy, next year’s event will run from Wednesday, April 13, to Saturday, April 16, instead of the usual Thursday to Sunday. The classic display previously held at AERO on Saturday and Sunday will […]
Sherwood Aircraft new Husky dealer
Sherwood Aircraft has launched, with offices at Farmingdale Airport (FRG) and Duchess County Airport (POU) in New York focusing on Aviat Husky sales and service. John Palmer has been appointed director of sales and will be handling Husky demo flights, brokered sales, and aircraft appraisals. Sherwood Aircraft will conduct Husky sales in New York, New […]
Jeppesen introduces online training for instrument pilots
Jeppesen has expanded its online training capabilities with the introduction of its Instrument Pilot Online training course. General aviation pilots are now provided with Jeppesen ground school and pilot resource training content for preparation in taking the FAA instrument rating and written knowledge exams. The new Jeppesen Instrument Pilot Online course follows the introduction of […]
Miller introduces new TIG welder
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the Diversion 180 AC/DC TIG welder, which delivers several operator conveniences, such as input power selection, a digital interface, and foot pedal remote control, company officials said. A new digital interface allows for more accurate adjustments to the welding amperage and allows easy troubleshooting as it can communicate error codes, […]
G-Shock G-Aviation watch upgraded
Casio America Inc. introduces the G-Shock G-Aviation (GW3000). An evolution to the company’s G-Aviation collection, the GW3000 provides a bigger case, at 52mm, with high contrast markings. Taking design cues from aircraft flight panel indicators, the new G-Aviation features a triple layered dial and frame display structure that gives the watch face a three-dimensional feel […]
Hiller Group tapped as Chevron distributor
Effective June 1, the Hiller Group will become Chevron’s sole branded distributor of Chevron aviation fuels for general aviation in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Hiller/Air Petro will market under the Chevron and Texaco brands in these 13 states. The company will also continue to offer its other marketing […]