You may recognize Kevin Lacey from the popular television series “Airplane Repo.” He’s moved on from TV stardom and is now a published author with his first book, “Fly It Like You Stole It: The Early Years.”
Noise abatement recommendations approved at KAPF
The Part 150 Noise Study, which began in 2019 and involved more than 100 public meetings and presentations, resulted in nearly 100 initial recommendations from the community, according to airport officials.
AEA executive presented with Charles Taylor Master Mechanic award
During the opening session of the 66th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show on April 24, 2023, the FAA presented the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award to Ric Peri, the association’s vice president of government and industry affairs.
Garmin introduces PlaneSync
Garmin has introduced PlaneSync, an aircraft management system that automatically updates avionics databases, logs flight and engine data, and allows aircraft owners to remotely check fuel and systems status via the Garmin Pilot app.
Flight into icing conditions fatal for four
The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight in an area of moderate-to-heavy icing conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s anti-icing system capabilities, a degradation of aircraft performance, and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Father and son flight
Jay Wilkes submitted this photo and note: “This is a photo of my father Jack Wilkes and me taking a flight in a Thorp T-211 he bought at SUN ‘n FUN back in 2007. He had just turned 80 and was looking for a smaller plane to keep him flying. You can tell by his big smile this was a good day. He had a hangar and house at Freedom Field (AL41) in Slocomb, Alabama. Unfortunately he sold it not long after this was taken. He flew west in May 2014. We used to fly to air shows together, including EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and SUN ‘n FUN. I miss flying with him.”
The unconventional way works too
I began flying just as a hobby initially. I had no intention of turning it into a career. But it turned out that some of the twists and turns along my personal road put aviation into a much more prominent position than I’d have imagined possible.
New colors commemorate Cirrus milestone delivery
To commemorate the 9,000th delivery, Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a limited edition aircraft in four new color schemes.
Oklahoma university launches aviateOK app
The app was designed to educate K-12 students about the aviation industry and encourage students who are interested in aerospace to learn more, according to university officials.