“Wings over Waukesha” returns June 25–27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Waukesha County Airport (UES) in Wisconsin. Celebrating the 75th anniversaries of both the airport and the B-17 bomber this year, the event, which drew more than 7,000 people in 2009, will once again feature a variety of World War II […]
Idaho Aviation Foundation awards grant to pilot/author
The Idaho Aviation Foundation has awarded a grant to Idaho pilot and author, Galen Hanselman, which will be used to support the field work necessary to produce a third edition of his recreational pilot guide, “FLY IDAHO!” The photography in FLY IDAHO! was originally done in 1993 and has not been updated, Hanselman said, noting […]
Duncan Aviation opens BDR avionics shop
Duncan Aviation has added to its list of more than 20 satellite avionics facilities. The new Duncan Aviation avionics shop is located in the Volo Aviation facility at Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) in Stratford, Conn. Duncan Aviation will maintain its presence at the Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, N.Y., with a work away […]
Aerox develops pet supplemental oxygen system
The FAA requires all pilots to use supplemental oxygen after 30 minutes above 12,500 feet and below 14,000 feet. Shouldn’t your pet be provided for as well? AEROX who have developed an aviation-based supplemental oxygen system for pets. The new line of Canine 02 Mask supplemental oxygen systems is certified to 25,000 feet. The system […]
Poor maintenance makes bad landing worse
This April 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: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Romeo, Mich. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane’s main landing gear struts were replaced with repaired struts […]
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Whiteplains Plantation: More than just a place to live
By BILL WALKER, For General Aviation News In a little over a decade, Whiteplains Plantation has developed into a thriving airpark that markets itself as South Carolina’s premier residential aviation community. But it’s not just the homes, the hangars or the runway that make the airpark such a success. It’s the people, residents say. There […]
Sporty’s Academy named FAA Safety Team member
Sporty’s Academy has been named an industry member of the FAA Safety Team (FAAST) to help promote aviation safety and awareness to all pilots. The mission of the FAAST Team and Sporty’s partnership is to improve aviation’s safety record by conveying safety principles and practices through outreach and education. To help accomplish this mission, Sporty’s […]
Wayward satellite affects WAAS coverage
Intelsat is having trouble controlling its Galaxy XV satellite and has notified the FAA that it will stop broadcasting Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) signals in the next few weeks, according to a report at EAA.org. The Intelsat Galaxy XV is one of the geostationary satellites (GEO) that broadcasts the WAAS signal in space. For […]