Explore the power of “Thunderheads,” premiering on DVD March 23 from Infinity Entertainment Group. In a quest into the eye of the storm, a group of scientists, researchers and top-gun pilots – in seven planes and armed with the best high-tech gadgets money can buy – embark on a treacherous journey in a struggle to […]
Air Associates opens at SUS
Air Associates of Missouri is now providing pilot training, aircraft rental, and maintenance services from the West Terminal at the Spirit of St. Louis (SUS) Airport in Chesterfield, Mo. A grand opening is scheduled for March 27. Air Associates of Missouri was named a Cessna Pilot Center in December 2009. The center employs four full-time […]
New prop for Grumman Tiger
A new 3-blade MT-Propeller has been FAA certified on the Grumman Tiger AA5B and AG5. The MTV-18-B/183-59b scimitar propeller improves climb and cruise performance, while reducing noise levels, according to MT-Propeller officials. For more information: MT-Propeller.com
Why general aviation means business
A new program that explores the benefits of general aviation has been added to the 64th Annual Conference & Trade Show for the Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA), which is slated for June 14-16, at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. The conference is designed to allow members to connect with […]
Tregaskiss redesigns its TGX MIG Guns
Tregaskiss has redesigned its line of TGX Semi-Automatic MIG Guns. TGX MIG Guns now feature a black polymer armored-style gooseneck suited to light- and medium-duty applications, and new grey gun handles, black triggers, and a new rear handle. Available in three standard lengths of 10, 12 and 15 feet, all TGX MIG Guns now also […]
Wind shear gets better of Piper pilot
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 Saratoga. Injuries: None. Location: Honolulu, Hawaii. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was on short final when it encountered wind shear. […]
LSAs bring back memories of 1980s ultralight craze
Reading issues of The Pulse of General Aviation and Dan Johnson’s SPLOG column on Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) in the latest issue of General Aviation News put my memory on overload the other day. It also sent me digging into my files of far too many unfiled and poorly organized slides. Do you remember slides? […]
Seaplane season approaches
Winter will soon yield to spring and summer, that time of year when flying from water becomes the delight of many pilots who have sampled this pleasure. Competing for their purchase in the LSA space, we have the FK Lightplanes Floatplane, FPNA A-22 Cape Town, and Legend AmphibCub. Other entries include SeaRey (close to declaring […]
Today’s bargain: Used bizjets
Looking for your own business jet? Now is the time to buy, according to a report at Business Jet Traveler, which notes that prices of used business jets have dropped 40% since 2008 and are now on average 15% below “market value.” The report quotes AircraftPost President Dennis Rousseau: “Business jets are selling. In the […]