This January 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 172, Cessna 150. Location: Corona, Calif. Injuries: Five Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A Cessna 172 and a Cessna 150 were […]
Sebring LSA Expo kicks off a new year
SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON OK, aviation fans, it’s time for a new year that will hopefully be a great turnaround from 2009. No one expects a quick return to the halcyon days of 2006, but aviation has been picking itself up off the floor for a few months. Many are starting to see signs of […]
California’s Compton Airport: A runway from the past with an eye on the future
Walking into the 85-year-old Compton Airport (CPM) in Los Angeles is like coming upon a secret, notes Los Angeles Times writer Gerrick D. Kennedy in a recent story on the airport. Kennedy quotes Dennis Lord, a Los Angeles County aviation commissioner: “It’s a hidden gem. It’s also a very important asset to the city. Most […]
Icon opens online store
Icon Aircraft, which is developing the Icon A5 amphibious Light Sport Aircraft, has opened an online store, selling hats and T-shirts with the Icon logo. According to Kirk Hawkins, CEO, the launch of the store is in response to “many requests” for Icon apparel. The Icon, which was recently featured on the Today Show (pictured) […]
First Tecnam P2008 delivered to US
LSA manufacturer Tecnam has delivered the first Tecnam P2008 to the U.S. Launched at the Friedrichshafen’s European Air Show in April 2009, the new aircraft, which combines a carbon fiber fuselage with a metal wing and stabilator, was delivered to Heart of Virginia Aviation Inc. at Hanover County Airport (OFP) in Richmond, Va. The LSA […]
Reaching out to holiday shoppers
After a busy month in the Vista Ridge Mall in Dallas, US Aviation sold 170 Discovery Flights, picked up 130 leads on possible partnerships in aircraft ownership and talked extensively to six people who are interested in buying an aircraft, report officials at the company, which is based at Denton Municipal Airport (DTO). To attract […]
Rotax expert slates seminars
As 2010 arrives, the most popular powerplant for Light Sport Aircraft offers a new Time Between Overhaul and builds on its capability to use auto fuel and new oils specially developed for the engine. National Rotax expert Phil Lockwood will explain details of these new qualities — and more — at several seminars scheduled at […]
Leak detection dye debuts
Spectronics Corp. recently introduced Aero-Brite Universal Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye. When a small amount is mixed with the host fluid, it locates all leaks in aviation fuel, lubrication and hydraulic systems, company officials say. The dye can safely remain in the system as part of a preventive maintenance program and works well with all petroleum-based […]
Instrument approach goes bad
This December 2007 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: Beech Bonanza. Location: Warrenton, Va. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was conducting a GPS approach to his home […]