Lots of pilots will tell you their airplane is a mean machine. Carl Brownd of Centennial, Colo., can show you. A close-up inspection of the air intake on his RV-6 Rocket reveals a fierce, snarling creature. “It’s a pretty mean engine and I decided to have some fun with the intake,” he said when we […]
New GA airport near Orlando in works
The West Orange Airport Authority is once again pushing to build a new GA airport north of Walt Disney World. The Orlando Sentinel reports the airport board also has approved a feasibility study to find possible locations for the airport, expected to cost between $10 million to $50 million to build. The airport would require […]
Indiana’s 2R2 to expand
Planning has begun to expand Indiana’s Hendricks County Airport (2R2). Looking ahead 20 years, proposals would expand the 300-acre airport between Avon and Danville, lengthen the 3,400-foot runway, and add hangars and a second entrance for a passenger terminal area, according to a recent report in the Indianapolis Star. For the full story: Indystar.com/article/20090321/LOCAL05/903210361/1020/LOCAL05
More layoffs at Liberty Aerospace
Liberty Aerospace Inc. laid off another 14 people this week as the weak economy continues to take its toll, according to a report at FloridaToday.com. The Melbourne-based aviation manufacturer laid off 30 workers in January. It now has 32 employees, according to President and CEO Keith Markley. A year ago, it employed 180. But the […]
Florida debates use taxes
Florida legislators are beginning debates on two bills that would allow pilots to visit the state with the new planes without fear of paying a use tax. Senate Bill 300 and House Bill 51 have each passed the first round of their respective committees, according to Paula Raeburn, executive director of the Florida Aviation Trades […]
Fatal GA accidents down
Fatal accidents declined in 2007, according to the just-released AOPA Air Safety Foundation 19th annual Joseph T. Nall Report, a comprehensive analysis of what kinds of accidents pilots have, and why. The report looks at general aviation accidents that occurred in 2007 involving light, fixed-wing aircraft weighing less than 12,500 lbs. 2007 is the most […]
Take a ride in a Warbird at Sun ‘n Fun
Get your hands on history with the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) at Sun ‘n Fun when you take a ride in one of CAF’s vintage warbirds. Historic aircraft from the CAF fleet will be on display and available for rides at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, April 21-26. The CAF Ride Program offers people […]
San Diego cleared for Red Bull Air Race
The Red bull Air Race World Championships soar into San Diego May 9-10. This will be the third time the race has been held in San Diego. More than 120,000 fans attended the race last year. It all kicks off the week of May 5 with various Red Bull Air Race concerts, parties and special […]
US Airways Flight 1549 pilots at Oshkosh
The cockpit crew from US Airways Flight 1549, involved in one of the most riveting aviation events in recent years, will share their experiences at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009, held at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh July 27-Aug. 2. On Jan. 15, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles successfully executed an emergency […]