Ford Motor Co.’s one-off aviation-themed vehicle, the Mustang AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll,” sold for $250,000 at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction, part of the 2009 AirVenture in Oshkosh. The vehicle was purchased by Ft. Lauderdale resident Tom Gonzales. Ford built the Mustang AV-X10 specifically for the EAA Gathering of Eagles. Proceeds from the sale will […]
User fee threat focus of upcoming meeting
The threat of user fees continues to plague general aviation, which is why a meeting has been organized to provide information to the aviation community on ways it can work to ensure that user fees do not become part of aviation in the U.S. The meeting, slated for Aug. 12 at the Quality Inn Ocala […]
Concorde debuts lightweight batteries
Concorde Battery Corp. has developed two new lightweight 24-volt batteries for reciprocating engine aircraft. Both models, RG24-9 (left) and RG24-10, are designed for a two battery, two buss, two alternator/generator system to satisfy the requirement for a secondary system and support electronic ignition systems and glass panel installations. For more information: ConcordeBattery.com.
‘Wings of Fortune’ released
From the basic Cub to the corporate jet, author Edward A. Chevrette Jr. details the “Golden Age” of GA in his new book, “Wings of Fortune.” The author’s life as a pilot and his own personal “wings of fortune” are detailed in the book, which sells for $16.95 plus shipping and handling. For more information: […]
Take Flight for Kids earns nice mention
The San Francisco Chronicle wrote a nice piece about Take Flight for Kids event. The Take Flight for Kids festival, which takes off Saturday at the Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, aims to open up new worlds for kids with special needs, who are physically or cognitively challenged or from at-risk groups, by giving them […]
Aspen Avionics launches online customer gallery
Aspen Avionics recently launched an online community where its more than 2,000 customers can post photos and comments about themselves, their airplanes, the installation process and their experiences flying the Evolution Flight Display System. The Aspen Customer Gallery, located at AspenAvionics.com/customergallery, contains more than 50 profiles of Evolution owners and their aircraft, and is growing […]
Wheels-down water landing kills pilot
The pilot’s failure to retract the amphibious floatplane’s landing gear during a water landing.
GE Aviation prepares to test H80 engine
GE Aviation is preparing for the start of certification testing later this year of its new H80 turboprop engine, which is derived from the Walter M601 series engines. Drawing upon the proven design of the Walter M601 series, the H80 will produce up to 800 shaft horsepower (shp) to power utility, agriculture and business and […]
Oregon Aero expands interior upgrade services
Oregon Aero has expanded its interior upgrade services for production aircraft. Oregon Aero has teamed with Overall Aircraft Services, an FAA-Approved Repair Station at the Scappoose, Ore., airport across the tarmac from Oregon Aero’s headquarters. New services provided through Overall include general corrosion inspection and repair, cable inspection and repair, and window replacement. For more […]