DENVER – Harrison Ford piloted the skies of Denver this past weekend. However this time, it was not for a movie role, according to a story at 9News.com, which notes Ford received the “Spreading Wings” award from the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. The award recognizes Ford’s work in promoting aviation to […]
Airport safety course redesigned
Any driver who has ever tried to navigate in an unfamiliar city knows exactly how a pilot feels when landing at an airport for the first time. There can be plenty of challenges as you try to get from Point A to Point B. Not meeting the challenges can have deadly consequences. That’s why the […]
Mooney Echelon STC available only at Lycoming authorized service centers
Lycoming Authorized Service Centers have been appointed the sole installers for Lycoming’s newest Echelon Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), which covers the Mooney M20E, M20F and M20J. Mooney owners will be able to able to choose from among nearly 50 Authorized Service Centers to upgrade their engines to the more powerful, more efficient IO-390-A3A6, company officials […]
ICG Open-Link debuts
International Communications Group (ICG) has introduced an Open-Link building block approach that will provide “nose-to-tail” airborne communications regardless of the system on board the aircraft. Open-Link is based on three small line replaceable units (LRUs) — an ICS-220A, an AeroCom 1700 Cabin Telephony Unit (CTU), and an AeroRouter 800. The ICS-220A dual channel Iridium communications […]
Flight Design Pilot Centers expands
Flight Design USA has added three new flight schools to its Flight Design Pilot Center (FDPC) roster. The company now boasts a network of 19 flight schools using Flight Design Light Sport Aircraft and 38 flight instructors specially accredited to teach in the LSA. New schools are: LSA North England at Hampton Airfield (7B3) in […]
Avidyne debuts EX600 MFD
Avidyne Corp. has unveiled its new EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD). A follow-on to Avidyne’s EX500 MFD, the EX600 adds a 5.8-inch diagonal, 640×480 pixel (VGA) display and a new Map Panning feature that allows the pilot to pan and zoom to any location on the moving map using dedicated directional panning keys. The EX600’s exclusive […]
Dark approach goes bad
This November 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: Cessna 150. Location: Palmer, Alaska. Injuries: 2 Serious. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and a student pilot were attempting to land […]
Barnstorming: The movie
About 10 years ago, Andrew King and Frank Pavliga were flying their antique airplanes over eastern Indiana. They decided to land on an alfalfa field on a dairy farm to take some pictures, never realizing how that would change not only their lives, but the lives of the farmer, his family and the community. The […]
Doolittle Raiders reunion set
The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders are in the final stages of planning their 68th reunion at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The reunion, slated for April 16-18, will include a free public autograph session, educational event and memorial service at the museum, as well as a dinner. In addition, a free public concert […]