Nine southeastern Michigan communities are signing on to a plan to create a 60,000-acre “aerotropolis” to lure aviation-related businesses to the area near Detroit Metropolitan Airport, according to a June 16 Forbes online report. Officials are scheduled sign a deal in Taylor, Michigan, on June 17 to form the Aerotropolis Development Corp. Backers say the […]
CAF’s B-29 gets first of new engines
The Commemorative Air Force‘s B-29/B-24 Squadron members, based at Midland, Texas, have hung the first of four new engines on the CAF’s B-29 Superfortress, FIFI, the group said on June 12. The hanging of the new engine is the first step in a lengthy process, said Crew Chief Dave Miller. In April, the engine arrived […]
Aircraft Spruce Canada celebrates grand opening
Aircraft Spruce Canada held a Grand Opening celebration Saturday, June 6, at its new facility at the Brantford Municipal Airport. Following two years of operation in Mississauga, Ontario, near Toronto, Aircraft Spruce moved to a new 12,000-square-foot facility in late 2008. The facility features a retail store with parts and pilot supplies, as well as […]
Rotax guru to present forums at upcoming shows
Rotax aircraft engine expert Phillip Lockwood will share his Rotax expertise in seminars at the Arlington Fly-In and Airventure next month. Using his signature presentation, a computer slide show with dozens of detailed photos, Lockwod delivers his talk on Rotax engine operation, care, and maintenance. “This is the perfect introduction to operating and maintaining the […]
Cessna moves Corvalis deliveries
Cessna Aircraft Co. has begun deliveries of the Corvalis line of high-performance single-engine piston aircraft at the company’s customer center in Independence, Kan., the first step in moving the entire production line from Cessna’s facility in Oregon. “We currently deliver the Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Stationair, and the Citation Mustang from the customer center in Independence. […]
Weather Resources Book updated
The FAA’s Aviation Weather Services Advisory Circular (AC) has been updated with the latest NWS procedural changes and now includes Change 2, effective March 2009. The Aviation Weather Services AC features full-color illustrations throughout, and full coverage of weather-related tools to assist pilots with flight planning and in-flight decisions. The text explains the many U.S. […]
Short circuit leads to power loss
A total loss of engine power due to a short circuit between both magneto ground leads. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual/100-hour maintenance inspection regarding the wiring.
SkySpark sets speed record
Check out this video of the SkySpark‘s (an electric-powered airplane) record setting flight.
Lucky winners fly ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ replica
Memories, smiles, and new-found respect for Charles Lindbergh’s feat were the experiences of eight lucky people who won a rare opportunity to experience what few others have known: a flight and some stick time in the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s “Spirit of St. Louis” reproduction. The rides were offered in a Lindbergh Foundation on-line auction that […]