No criminal charges will be filed against Daniel Morrison, the teenager who allegedly buzzed Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H., last month in a Piper Cherokee. According to school officials, Morrison circled the campus for about 30 minutes at an altitude of no more than 300 feet above ground. The orbit was captured on videotape and […]
ECI doubles Titan EXP parts list
In just under a month, Engine Components, Inc. (ECi), has nearly doubled its Titan EXP parts list, with even more parts expected to be added in the coming months. The list was first published June 1, with 60 parts. The parts list was released in response to requests from experimental aircraft owners who already own […]
Diamond Aircraft unveils new DA40XL
Diamond Aircraft recently unveiled it new DA40XL, designed to compete directly with the Cessna 182 and Cirrus SR20, according to company officials. A higher performance powerplant, Garmin glass cockpit, including the GFC700 autopilot, and a 110-pound gross weight increase (which is pending FAA certification) are features of the upgraded model. Powerflow exhaust, in combination with […]
New Sport Pilot fly-in takes off next onth
The Sky Bryce Airport (VG-18) in Virginia will become a sea of Light Sport Aircraft activity Sept. 16-17 when the first-ever Mid-Atlantic Light Sport Aircraft Show kicks off. All 34 of the FAA-certified Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) have been invited to the show, which is sponsored by Bryce Mountain Resort and Mid-Atlantic Sport Planes. […]
“The Ultimate Toy Auction”
The “ultimate toy auction,” which featured several airplanes and helicopters, drew bidders from around the world, attracting the largest crowd the auctioneers have ever seen. The auction, held July 15 in Lubbock, Texas, featured airplanes, cars, sports memorabilia and farm equipment amassed by Jonathan D. “Jody” Nelson, who pleaded guilty April 27 to embezzling more […]
LSA Model Code of Conduct released
LSA Model Code of Conduct released The Light Sport Aviators’ Model Code of Conduct was introduced at AirVenture. The code seeks to advance flight safety by presenting a vision of excellence in the light sport community, said Michael Baum of SecureAv, who helped draft the code.The code makes recommendations on everything from the general responsibilities […]
“The Aeronca Kids”
Over the past several years, 35 high school students, aged 14 to 18, have been getting together at Flabob Airport in Southern California on the weekends to restore a 1941 Aeronca Chief. Under the watchful eyes of Al Gester and Roger Farnes, along with a group of EAA Chapter One volunteers, the 23 boys and […]
Losing Josh
I knew something was wrong when I had several cell phone messages from one of my flying club’s assistant chief instructors. A cargo plane had gone down and two of our coworkers who recently had gone to work for that company were not answering their cell phones. She asked me to use my reporter resources […]
Why dis diesels
WHY DISDIESELS? I do not understand why Paul McBride is so against diesels as all new diesels are virtually vibration free (Diesel engines and GA: A good combination? June 23 issue). The new Jaguar built V-6 DOHC diesel being placed in Jaguars, Peugeots, Saabs, etc., has the least — and certainly cannot be felt “vibrating.” […]