Cutter Aviation is expanding the ramp space at its FBO at Prescott Regional Airport-Ernest A Love Field (KPRC) in Prescott, Arizona.
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QAA’s Fort Lauderdale MRO facility certified by EASA
The facility, a part of Hartzell Aviation, focuses on general aviation accessories, principally magnetos and exhaust systems.
Bounced landing bends Cessna 140
The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in an inability to recover the airplane from an aerodynamic stall.
Zenith slates annual Homecoming
The annual fly-in is a homecoming for Zenith Aircraft customers from across the U.S., and includes two days of activities, with educational seminars and workshops, an aircraft show, contests, social activities, and factory tours, as well as a banquet dinner on Friday evening.
Registration opens for Touchdown Autorotation Contest
This will be Jerry Trimble’s last competition as he passes the torch to the younger generation. “Why should I have all the fun?” he says.
Supersonic soda for cola Concorde
One of the battles in the “cola wars” involved painting a Concorde supersonic transport in Pepsi colors.
Ninety-Nines receive $1 million bequest
The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots has received a $1 million bequest from the son of one of the founding members of the group.
New pilot academy launches in Chicago
The initiative is designed to prepare aspiring aviators for first officer positions with Atlas Air, one of the largest 747 operators in the world, serving both cargo and passenger needs, according to Spartan officials.
Hartzell Propeller expands engine preheat offerings
Hartzell officials note that the Tanis brand uses heated bolts and silicone pads to provide engine preheat, while Reiff Preheat Systems uses heated coils and aluminum pads to heat engine cylinders and oil sumps.