Performance Aircraft, a Lincoln, Neb.-based aircraft sales company, has launched Aircraft Market Reports for pre-owned Cirrus aircraft, including the SR20, SR22, and SR22T models. According to President and Founder Bill Heckathorn, the new reports are part of the company’s strategy to help customers access the information they need to make decisions as they buy and […]
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Legacy Aviation Services expands ramp area
YUKON, Okla. — Legacy Aviation Services has increased its FBO ramp area in an effort to accommodate mid- and large-sized fueling and transient customers at its Clarence E. Page (KRCE) airport location. This area expands Legacy’s ramp capacity significantly and creates space that accommodates several mid to large sized business jets simultaneously, according to FBO […]
GrypMat now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now carries the GrypMat non-slip anti-static tool mat. The GrypMat is a rubberized, flexible, non-marring, non-slip, anti-static material designed to give mechanics a safe and secure place to store tools. Using GrypMat reduces Foreign Object Damage (FOD), lowers maintenance times, prevents scratches and damage, and works on flat and curved surfaces, according to […]
TSO granted for Universal Avionics AHRS
The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for Universal Avionics AHS-525 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS). The AHS-525 is positioned as a low-cost option for replacing legacy mechanical VGs and DGs in Part 23 and Part 25 fixed wing aircraft, and Part 27 and Part 29 rotorcraft, according to company officials. The AHS-525 […]
KBTF hosts annual aviation festival and expo this weekend
WOODS CROSS, Utah – Skypark Airport (KBTF) is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors to its airport for the Sixth Annual Skypark Aviation Festival and Expo on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4. As the largest annual aviation event in Utah, the festival brings in numerous aircraft manufacturers, flight schools, aviation organizations, vendors, food and […]
Mechanical issue brings down Aventura
The Aventura 2 pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings on a river in Rockledge, Florida. About 300 feet above ground level, the engine began to misfire and subsequently failed. He did not have sufficient altitude to switch fuel pumps and attempt an engine restart, so he chose to conduct a forced landing. During the landing flare, the […]
Pictures of the day: It’s all about the people
Frequent contributor Hardath Laloo sent in these photos, noting: “In aviation one of the best parts is the people you meet, sometimes by chance. Made friends with these aircraft engineers at Aerodiesel Aviation Services in Pompano, Florida, who are helpful and friendly, helping me to increase my connections and knowledge in this great profession!”
Pristine Waco 10 stuns SUN ‘n FUN crowds
In the beginning, Waco 10 owners Dave and Jeanne Allen had a 1930 Waco 10 data plate, some paperwork and a mountain of dreams. Now, 28 years later, they fly NC662Y, a pristine, vintage flyer that draws a crowd at nearly every airport they land. Dave, a retired U.S. Air Force pilot who later flew […]
Video: Warbirds over Addison
Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com attended the “Warbirds Over Addison” event at Cavanaugh Flight Museum, in Addison, Texas. Cavanaugh Flight Museum is home to the largest collection of flying historic and military aircraft in the Southwest.