The failure of the left wing’s lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible.
Epic economic woes
Economic issues have forced Epic Aircraft to furlough staff and curtail activity at its Bend, Ore., build center, according to a report from Russ Niles, editor-in-chief at AVweb. Read his report here.
Arlington Fly-In kicks off
The 41st annual Arlington Fly-In opens today, July 8, and runs through Sunday, July 12, at the Arlington Municipal Airport in Washington. The event typically draws more than 1,000 aircraft and 60,000 aviation enthusiasts, making it the third largest sport aviation event in America. For more information: www.NWEAA.org.
Cyberattack hits FAA website
The Federal Aviation Administration’s website as among those targeted in this week’s cyberattack on major U.S. government departments and agencies. The attack involved thousands of computers worldwide infected with malicious software that instructed them to repeatedly try to access the targeted sites, a tactic designed to render the targeted sites inaccessible to legitimate users, The […]
Why all the noise at Falcon Field?
What’s at the root of noise complaints at historic Falcon Field in Mesa, Ariz.? Business owners and pilots want to know, so are pushing for a study, the latest twist in an intense noise debate in that city. Read the Arizona Republic’s story at www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/07/06/20090706mr-noise0704.html
Model aircraft museum breaks ground on new education facility
A groundbreaking was held July 6 for a new education facility at the Academy of Model Aeronautics at the National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie, Ind. The museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of model aircraft, recently received a $152,000 bequest from Model Aviation Hall of Fame member Claude McCullough to enhance its educational […]
Allegro LSA: Made in USA
The Allegro Light Sport Aircraft will now be built in the USA by Allegro USA LLC. Formerly built by Fantasy Air in the Czech Republic, the Allegro has a new home in Roseburg, Oregon. “We believe in the Allegro and the USA Light Sport market, and will continue with our expansion of the Allegro for […]
MT-Propeller certified on PAC 750XL
MT-Propeller recently received an STC for its next generation four-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL turboprop. The propeller installation improves the overall performance, reduces outside and cabin noise and gives the airplane a jet-like noise signature, according to company officials. For more information: www.mt-propeller.com/en/entw/stcusa/pac.htm
Viking certifies turbine conversion for 21st Century Otter
Transport Canada has issued an STC to Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, for the installation of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 or PT6A-35 turbo prop engine on the DHC-3 Otter. The original de Havilland factory Otter’s Pratt & Whitney Wasp R-1340 engine is replaced with the higher 750 horsepower turbine engine with Hartzell […]