Ed McMahon, best known as a foil to Johnny Carson – a gig that lasted 30 years – died June 23 at the age of 86. Barely mentioned in his obituaries was the fact that during World War II McMahon was a Marine Corps fighter pilot, flight instructor and test pilot. He was sent to […]
Legend Cub cooperative ownership program unveiled
American Legend Aircraft Co. has launched a Cooperative Ownership Program. Under the program, a Legend Cub can be purchased for as little as $2,900 down for a one-quarter share in a plane, and flown for as little as $28 per hour, according to officials with the Sulphur Springs, Texas-based company, which makes the LSA. The […]
Lervold named CubCrafters GM
CubCrafters has named Randy Lervold as its new General Manager. He will lead daily operations and drive long term planning for the company, which manufactures the Sport Cub S2, the Sport Cub, the Super Sport Cub, and the Top Cub. For more information: CubCrafters.com
Anti-collision LED light certified
An Oxley Inc. anti-collision LED light that protects military helicopters in service around the globe has been approved by the FAA for use on civilian rotary wing aircraft. “We have been designing and manufacturing LED lighting for our military customers for over 10 years,” said Oxley Inc. Chief Executive Officer Martin Sloan. “The TSO approval […]
Control lost on landing
The failure to maintain directional control during landing.
STC awarded for King Air engine program
StandardAero has received aSupplemental Type Certification to remove Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-41 or -42 series engines on the Beechcraft King Air 200/200C/B200/B200C and replace them with PT6A-52 engines and four-bladed Hartzell propellers. This is the same engine and propeller combination that is Type Certified on new Beechcraft King Air B200GT aircraft. “PT6A-41 and […]
Disabled veterans contribute to Veterans Airlift Command
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust recently awarded a $35,000 grant to the Veterans Airlift Command, itself a charity which coordinates a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots to provide air transportation for medical and other compassionate purposes to wounded service members and their families. It was the second grant awarded […]
Museum exhibit honors World War II aces
Seattle’s Museum of Flight is the home of the American Fighter Aces Association and holds their collections and archives. Opening June 27, a new exhibit draws from that resource to portray the World War II military experience of fighter ace Maj. James C. Stewart and fellow pilots in the famous 56th Fighter Group, acclaimed for […]
Teenage girls learn about aviation
The Aviation Heritage Center of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, held its annual Fly Girls workshop during the week of June 22-26, an event designed to help introduce teenage girls to aviation. The 29 girls who attended were taught about aerodynamics, flight planning and weather, and were provided with tours of the airport before being given a […]