The general aviation (GA) community is united in responding to the government’s exploration of alternatives for 100 low lead fuel, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association. NBAA is part of a coalition of GA and petroleum industry stakeholders that seeks to address concerns about cost, availability and ease of production. Steve Brown, […]
Washington-based pilots sweep Stearman flying awards
SPOKANE, Washington — Felts Field (KSFF) Airport-based pilots swept the national flying competition awards for “Four-Ship” formation flying and the Aerobatic competitions during the 39th Annual National Stearman Fly-in, held in Galesburg, Illinois (Sept. 6-11). In the “Four-Ship” formation flying competition, the four pilots flying their Stearman biplane aircraft were Jeff Hamilton, Dave Holmes, Larry […]
Wings and Waves Air Show slated
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will host the return of its free Wings and Waves Air Show over the Atlantic Ocean in Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 9-10. The show, which takes place off the Daytona Beach shoreline, centered in front of the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, begins at 11 a.m. daily and admission is free and […]
Polyfix Plastic Repair Kits at Aircraft Spruce
Polyfix Plastic Repair Kits are now available at Aircraft Spruce. Polyfix Thermal Fusion is a three-part system that uses chemical reaction to heat the repair to 142°F, fusing it to the parent part while preventing zero shrinkage, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. This system repairs ABS, royalite, graphite, lexan, polycarbon, Kevlar, plexiglass, fiberglass and many […]
Mid-Continent Instruments receives AML STC for first lithium emergency power supply
The FAA has awarded Mid-Continent Instruments an Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to the company’s MD835 Lithium Emergency Power Supply. The MD835 Emergency Power Supply is the first Lithium Nanophosphate battery to be AML STC approved by the FAA for use in Part 23 aircraft, according to company officials. This TSO C179 […]
New addition to West Star sales team
West Star Aviation has a new addition to its sales team, Steve Lercel, who is now California area Regional Sales Manager. Lercel has been in corporate aviation for more than 40 years. He worked for Midcoast Aviation for 12 years as the Western Regional Manager.He also was Regional Manager for Premier Turbines for the first […]
Historic Tooele County-Wendover Airport moves to Avfuel
Tooele County-Wendover Airport (ENV) of Utah has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs. ENV now offers Avfuel Contract Fuel pricing and AVTRIP rewards points on qualified purchases. The airport is based at the historic Wendover Airbase, just off I-80 at the edge of the world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah’s west desert. Pilots flying […]
Timed-out engine fails
This September 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 210. Injuries: None. Location: Oakland, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During a photo flight at an altitude of 1,500 feet MSL, […]
Let’s go ‘Back to Blakesburg,’ where the antiques just keep on flying
At least 360 airplanes were flown to Blakesburg, Iowa, for the 2010 AAA/APM Invitational Fly-In over Labor Day weekend. Many of those intrepid pilots dodged inclement weather along their flight paths and flocked to the field on Saturday, lured by the unique grassroots ambiance and friendly camaraderie awaiting them at Antique Airfield (IA27). (The field […]