The business aviation community in Northern California has established the Northern California Business Aviation Association. “Until now, Northern California didn’t have a group to support business aviation,” said John Swaney, chief pilot for Hewlett-Packard. “In this industry, issues are going to come up from time to time, like airport noise and airspace access. If there’s […]
Airport commends Green Flight Project
Centennial Airport in Denver has adopted a resolution commending Bye Energy for its effort to develop and fly an electric-powered airplane. The Green Flight Project, which launched in mid-February, is intended to enhance the development of an electric and electric-hybrid propulsion system (EHPS) for commercial application. The initial objective is to design and integrate a […]
Two Dakota Cub kits added to FAA list
Dakota Cub’s Super 18-160-EXP and Super 18-LT-EXP have been added to the FAA’s list of approved amateur-built kits. This ensures builders that the completed aircraft will meet the FAA’s 51% rule as long as the builder completes the kit as instructed. The Super 18 is based upon the venerable Piper Super Cub. It features Dakota […]
Wichita Aero Club reveals 2011 speakers
The Wichita Aero Club has unveiled its slate of speakers for the coming year, which includes John and Martha King, Clay Lacy, and Kansas’ newest senator. In 2011, the club will launch its year with a pair of sessions. The first will be a panel featuring Wichita State University President Dr. Don Beggs, Dr. John […]
Young Eagles rally kicks off new year
Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Flight Training Center at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida will host an Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Flight Rally Jan. 8. The rally, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., will feature free flights for aviation enthusiasts 8 to 17 years old, and lunch will be provided. Participants who experience […]
Icon Bob Hoover to be saluted at Oshkosh
Saluting his iconic aerobatic career along with heroic service in World War II, EAA AirVenture 2011 will honor Bob Hoover with a special day of recognition on July 26, part of the 59th annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” on July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Hoover, a 1988 inductee to […]
New book chronicles the legendary DC-3
ASA will soon release a new book to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first DC-3 flight in December of 1935. “Together We Fly: Voices From the DC-3” is the story of an aircraft like none other — a true legend that is literally the icon of an industry and one of the most recognized […]
Little promoted at Dallas Airmotive
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company Dallas Airmotive has promoted Chris Little to Regional Engine Manager, responsible for sales of engine services for Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A, JT15D, PW500 and PW306C engines in the Mid-States region of the USA (Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma). “Chris has been with us nine years and […]
Fuel selector valve fails
This December 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: Lancair 360. Injuries: None. Location: Owensboro, Ky. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During the first 20 minutes of flight, the fuel selector was […]