An inadvertent stall during takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors in this accident were a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Bowen new COO at Lancair Int’l
Thomas A. Bowen has joined Lancair International‘s management team as Chief Operating Officer. Effective July 20, 2009, Tom will be reporting to Joseph Bartels, President and CEO of Lancair. Mr. Bowen will manage company operations including identifying future product opportunities, product positioning, and growing the company. With a proven track record of both technical and […]
Stratos Aircraft to offer refundable deposits
Stratos Aircraft is now accepting deposits for the Stratos 714 Very Light Personal Jet. Stratos is also launching the Assurance Deposit Program as an incentive to attract early buyers who want to reserve their purchase position. This program assures buyers that their deposits will be held in escrow, and can be refunded at any time. […]
WACO expands sales network
WACO Classic Aircraft Corp. of Battle Creek, Michigan, has partnered with Propel Aviation Sales, LLC and Tropical Aviation Distributors/Africair, Inc. to sell its 1930s-era classic biplanes, including the WACO YMF-5C Super. Propel Aviation Sales will be representing WACO Classic in the eastern part of the United States, while Tropical Aviation Distributors will represent the company […]
Legend Cub financing now available
New aircraft financing is available from AirFleet Capital for the Legend Cub. The LSA is manufactured by American Legend Aircraft Co. With AirFleet Capital financing, customers can fly away in a new Legend Cub for around $689 per month, American Legend officials said. Terms of financing require a minimum of 15% down. Fixed rate financing […]
AircraftLogs releases tax compliance software for corporate jets
AircraftLogs.com has unveiled upgrades that automate tax reporting for companies with an internal flight department. These upgrades automate the calculations required for company tax returns, and simplify the effort required to comply with strict new IRS regulations. The upgraded “Tax Manager” feature works with existing flight records and passenger data held in the AircraftLogs system. […]
Weldon debuts new fuel pump
Weldon Pump recently unveiled a new, electric continuous-duty boost/emergency fuel pump created for Cessna applications. A direct replacement for the Dukes intermittent-duty pump, the new Weldon 18000 provides boost support to the aircraft’s main mechanical pump. Alternatively, it can be used as a fuel emergency pump, according to officials with the Cleveland-based company. The pump […]
Har-Conn Chrome completes paint facility
Har-Conn Chrome Co. in West Hartford, Conn., recently completed Phase I of a multi-phase expansion plan. Phase I consisted of a new aerospace painting and powder coating facility as well as a new general office area. When Phase II is complete the facility will be the new national corporate headquarters for the company. The facility […]
Flight into thunderstorm kills two
The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorms during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control to appropriately issue weather information and initiate an in-flight deviation around known and clearly observed weather.