The 2009 Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AIRSHO, slated for Oct. 10 and 11, will feature a selection of award-winning aircraft at Midland International Airport between Midland and Odessa, Texas. Appearing at AIRSHO for the first time in several years is the CAF’s P-51C Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen” (pictured). The P-51, restored by the CAF’s Red Tail […]
The fall-out from the Hudson midair
WASHINGTON. D.C. — The Aug. 8 collision between an airplane and a helicopter over the Hudson River, which resulted in nine deaths, has generated much public and media attention. On the same weekend this accident happened, two autos collided on a freeway near Los Angeles, killing seven people. Local media covered this tragedy, but it […]
Garmin unveils glass cockpit for experimentals and LSAs
Garmin International Inc. unveiled a slew of new products at this year’s AirVenture, including the G3X, a non-TSO’d glass cockpit for retrofit installation in experimental/kitbuilt and Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). The G3X is a customizable Primary Flight Display/Multi-Function Display (PFD/MFD) combination that features one, two or three all-glass displays; magnetometer; ADAHRS (combined air data and […]
What a way to meet
MotoArt, which produces furniture from vintage aircraft parts, recently completed a Lockheed V Shaped C130 Conference Table, the largest piece the company has fabricated to date. The conference table was fabricated from two, 24-foot-long full-length outer wing flaps of the C130 Hercules. It took nearly 500 man-hours to develop the one-of-a-kind prototype, according to MotoArt […]
Flying Club 2 released
Flying Club 2, released by Just Flight, features three of the most popular general aviation aircraft in the world — the PA28-181 Archer III, the twin-engined Beechcraft Duchess 76, and the R44 helicopter. All the aircraft are updated to the latest Flight Simulator X SP2 and DX10 preview specifications, according to company officials, who note […]
Free PowerPulse Light kit from LoPresti
LoPresti Aviation is giving away a free PowerPulse Light Kit with every BoomBeam or ZipTip certified kit sold through the end of September. The STC’d kit includes three Wig-Wag modes and one pulse mode. Unlike most pulse controllers that must be wired with a single mode, this one is adjustable in flight, according to LoPresti […]
Sport Pilot seminar set at ISM
Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Flight Training Center at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida will host an educational seminar for airplane enthusiasts interested in learning how to get a Sport Pilot license Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two light sport aircraft will be on display, including a high-wing Remos GX and low-wing […]
Fuel mismanagement leads to forced landing
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during approach.
FAA names new government affairs advisor
WASHINGTON – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt has appointed Roderick D. Hall as the new FAA assistant administrator for government affairs. As the agency’s chief congressional liaison, Hall will serve as the advisor to the administrator and agency representative on matters concerning Congress and other government organizations. Hall spent the last nine years as a congressional […]