When you are restoring a vintage aircraft, it can be quite a challenge to meet self-imposed deadlines. Presley Melton of North Little Rock, Ark., knows this only too well as the owner of a 1943 Howard DGA-15P. “It was a basket case when I bought it eight years ago,” he explained when we caught up […]
Aircraft
SHA to sell Aveo lights
South St. Paul, Minnesota’s Sierra Hotel Aero (SHA) has formed a dealer partnership with Aveo Engineering for Aveo’s line of aircraft lighting products. SHA, which is also the type certificate holder for Navion Aircraft, can also install Aveo lighting.
Gross weight increase for CH 750
Zenith Aircraft Co. has unveiled a design gross weight increase for the STOL CH 750 kit aircraft, which has been increased 120 lbs. from 1,320 lbs. to 1,440 lbs. The increase adds significantly to the load carrying capability of the “light sport utility” aircraft first introduced at AirVenture in July 2008, company officials said. The […]
Magic carpet: Building an RV-10 to enjoy in retirement
As he was nearing retirement as a corporate pilot, David Maib and his wife, Mary, started discussing what kind of plane they wanted for their retirement “magic carpet.” “We have had an airplane in the family, with very few gaps, as far back as I can remember,” said David Maib, listing them: “Porterfield, Cub, Tri-Pacer, […]
Washington-based pilots sweep Stearman flying awards
SPOKANE, Washington — Felts Field (KSFF) Airport-based pilots swept the national flying competition awards for “Four-Ship” formation flying and the Aerobatic competitions during the 39th Annual National Stearman Fly-in, held in Galesburg, Illinois (Sept. 6-11). In the “Four-Ship” formation flying competition, the four pilots flying their Stearman biplane aircraft were Jeff Hamilton, Dave Holmes, Larry […]
Two-part video of IMC descent following engine failure
Imagine being above the clouds when engine trouble occurs. Well, imagine no more. Following are two YouTube videos (Part I, Part II) of a Lancair Legacy pilot safely descending in IMC from Flight Level 180 over the mountains of Oregon. These videos from GRT Avionics are a tribute to both the pilot and the controller […]
Fond du Lac plays host to auction
Flight Level Aircraft Auctions will host an aircraft auction at the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin airport (KFLD) on July 29 and 30. Flight Level held its first auction at Sun ‘n Fun in April. As of now, the website shows 17 aircraft registered for the upcoming auction.
CAP reaches oil spill response milestone
Civil Air Patrol‘s Deepwater Horizon Response has surpassed 10,000 volunteer hours and 1,000 hours of flight time providing aerial oil spill reconnaissance along the Gulf Coast. As the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP pilots fly the coastline daily to monitor and document oil control efforts, while scanners onboard take photos of booms […]
American Legend delivers first G3X Smart Cub
American Legend Aircraft has delivered its Garmin G3X-equipped Legend Smart Cub. The Legend Cub is a certified sport aircraft similar to the classic Piper Cub and powered by a 100-hp Continental motor. The new Garmin G3X is a multifunction glass cockpit display system. The first G3X-equipped Legend Smart Cub was delivered to a customer in […]