Dr. Dave Craddock has set a world speed record on a trip from Minneapolis, Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana, in the first production Mooney Acclaim Type S. Flying at an average speed of 333 knots with a max ground speed of 357 knots, Craddock traveled 904 nautical miles in 2 hours and 43 minutes. The […]
Eurocopter plans diesel helo
Europe’s Clean Sky research program has given birth to a Green Rotorcraft initiative which may yield diesel-powered helicopters from Agusta Westland and Eurocopter. The latter’s CEO, Lutz Bertling, revealed on Feb. 23 that the company is working on bringing diesel power to a light helicopter, following a story in the Feb. 16 edition of Aviation […]
Instrument lesson ends fatally
Fuel starvation for an undetermined reason, which led to the loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which led to his loss of control of the airplane. The flight instructor’s inability to take remedial action because the airplane was not equipped with a full set of dual flight controls was also a factor.
Robinson’s future lies with turbine R66
The second turbine-powered Robinson R66 made its first flight on February 18. It was an important milestone for a firm dealing with the affects of the economic downturn, said company president and founder Frank Robinson. Robinson, like nearly all other aircraft manufacturers, is feeling the effects of the current economic decline. Its production has fallen […]
AOPA plans new format for annual gathering
Delivering the keynote address at the Northwest Aviation Conference on Feb. 21, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association president Craig L. Fuller announced an ambitious plan and a new name for the association’s annual meeting, to be held this November in Tampa. “I am excited to announce the AOPA Aviation Summit, a completely new take on […]
No injuries in mid-air
The Cessna 210 pilot’s failure to maintain proper spacing during approach to landing and subsequent go-around, which resulted in a midair collision.
Rudinger named assistant to AOPA president
Melissa Rudinger has been named vice president and assistant to Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Craig Fuller. Rudinger has worked for AOPA for more than 18 years, spending most of that time in the Government Affairs Division, where she was most recently the vice president of regulatory affairs, overseeing a staff that dealt with […]
Havasu Air Center joins Avfuel network
Havasu Air Center at Arizona’s Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) has joined the Avfuel-branded dealer network. The family-owned FBO is equipped with a new weather awning, a 5,500-square-foot terminal and a 100,000-square-foot executive hangar. Amenities include a private pilot lounge, snooze rooms, conference room, and movie theater. Havasu Air Center will offer an introductory AVTRIP […]
Duncan develops shell kit for Falcon 50EX
Duncan Aviation‘s interior completions team has developed a Duncan Design Shell Kit for the Falcon 50EX. This refurbishment option follows in the footsteps of Duncan Aviation’s shell kit for the Falcon 50, of which 17 have been installed. The Falcon 50EX shell kit is exclusive to Duncan Aviation and features a 1¼ -inch increase in […]