Defending champion Paul Bonhomme of Britain won the first Red Bull Air Race of the 2010 season in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, March 27, finishing just ahead of compatriot Nigel Lamb and Hungary’s Peter Besenyei. Austria’s Hannes Arch finished a disappointing 11th after posting the fastest qualifying time on Friday. Arch, who had won the […]
August Bellanca dies at 83
August Bellanca, president of AviaBellanca Inc. died March 16 in Annapolis, Maryland due to complications arising from chemotherapy being used in treatment of colon cancer. Bellanca was the son of aviation pioneer Giuseppe Mario Bellanca, one of the first to apply aerodynamic principles to the design of aircraft — a number of which went on […]
National Flight celebrates golden anniversary
National Flight Services, which operates two Twin Commander service centers in the U.S., as well as a number of other facilities, is celebrating a milestone achievement in 2010 — its 50th year in business. According to long-time owner Tom Wiles, a key reason for that longevity is the company’s focus on customer service. Some 95% […]
Aircraft Spruce East Super Sale and Fly-In
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty East will host its annual Super Sale on Saturday, May 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. its East Coast facility in Peachtree City, Georgia, beside Falcon Field (FFC). As in the past, Aircraft Spruce will provide free hot dogs and beverages throughout the day. Representatives from a number of leading […]
Aero-Classics receives four PMAs
Aero-Classics has received PMAs on four of its oil coolers: 8000440, same as Continental P/N 654580 8000464, same as Continental P/N 646685 8000953, same as Continental P/N 654585 8001213, same as Continental P/N 655090. For more information: 909-593-8400, OilCoolers.com or Aero-Classics.com
Electric Aircraft Symposium slated
The Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) Electric Aircraft Symposium IV will be held April 23 and 24 in Sonoma County, California. The symposium is expected to bring together experts from NASA, Boeing, major universities, and battery and solar manufacturers for an historic meeting on all aspects of electric-powered flight, according to organizers. Devoted mainly to […]
Mid-Continent Instruments expands IT and marketing departments
Mid-Continent Instruments has added two new employees. Susan Mayer joins the Information Technology (IT) department as systems software support. Mayer’s responsibilities include software applications support, as well as shipping and phone systems maintenance and development. She has a Masters of Science in Information Technology with an emphasis in Business Analysis from Capella University, and a […]
Hard landing for Cherokee
This March 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: San Antonio, Texas. Aircraft damage: None. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was undergoing a practical test for commercial […]
Airshow performer’s goal: Reach 10,000 kids
Airshow performer Greg Poe’s “Elevate Your Life” program got off to a roaring start in Tucson earlier this month when he made his presentation to more than 670 students at Booth-Fickett Magnet School and Naylor Middle School in Tucson, Ariz., during the week of the Davis-Monthan A&A Days airshow. Two students, winners of an essay […]