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 […]
Air Show Hall of Fame nominations sought
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation is looking for nominations for its Air Show Hall of Fame, created in 1995 to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the air show industry. It includes pilots, stunt people, announcers, producers, aircraft designers, builders and “other innovators who have changed the face of air […]
ICAS Foundation Aviation Scholarships available
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) is offering a number of scholarships to assist future pilots, performers and flight instructors to complete the necessary training to reach their goals. There are seven scholarships available, the foundation said on June 16. Information can be found online at www.icasfoundation.org/scholarships.htm. The ICAS Foundation Scholarship application deadline is […]
50 million aviation jobs, $3.6 trillion GDP by 2026
Some 50 million jobs and $3.6 trillion of the world’s gross domestic product will depend on aviation by 2026, according to a report from Oxford Economics which provides an in-depth look at the aviation industry’s contribution to global economic development and social prosperity, while considering what that really means for individual countries, regions, towns, families […]