DAYTON, Ohio — On June 11-12, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will come alive with special activities to celebrate the grand opening of the fourth building, which will feature 10 presidential aircraft and a collection of flight test aircraft, along with the Space Shuttle Exhibit and huge cargo planes. Visitors can climb aboard […]
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StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney Canada offer fixed rate overhauls for PT6A
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) are offering fixed rate pricing on PT6A small engines overhauls. The limited-time offer, valid through Dec. 31, 2016, applies to PT6A turboprop engine models -114, -21, -27, -28, -41, -42. In addition to the fixed rate offer, owners will not receive any extra charges for typical corrosion, sulphidation, expired […]
Banyan hires new avionics sales rep
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lorrie White recently joined Banyan Air Service as an avionics sales representative. White started her aviation career in 2002 when she enlisted in the United State Navy as an avionics technician and gained experience working on the P-3 Orion, S-3 Viking, and SH-60 Seahawk. She was recruited to be a high-risk instructor for […]
Improper wiring contributes to crash
The pilot reported that, about 15 minutes into the flight and six miles from his arrival airport, the Titan 51 Mustang lost all engine and electrical power. He established the best glide speed for the plane, turned on the auxiliary fuel pump switch, and tried to extend the landing gear. When he realized that the […]
Pictures of the day: Flying over the Alps
Alex Rufi from Bitburg, Germany, sent in these photos, snapped during a flight in a Cessna T310R over the Austrian Alps at St Nikola in Austria. The second photo was taken during the same flight upon landing in Osterhofen/Straubing, South Germany.
Air racing from the cockpit
Dispatch from KSXU, Santa Rosa, New Mexico: I’m an unlikely air racer. First, I’m 52 years old. Second, I have no sponsors beyond my 401K plan. Third, my plane is… ah… pedestrian when it comes to airspeed. Still, with all those cards stacked against me, I plan to race this season. And I plan to win. You’re […]
RAF and partners reopen public-use airfield
By Carmine Margo Mowbray, Recreational Aviation Foundation Have you ever wanted a little island paradise all to yourself? That is very possible now, thanks to a group of hardworking pilot volunteers who partnered with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) to reclaim the North Fox Island airstrip from years of neglect. Just 23 nm north of […]
Career Fair returns to SUN ‘n FUN
SUN ‘n FUN has once again partnered with aviation job website JSfirm.com to present the the third annual SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair, which will take place during this year’s fly-in. The career fair will be held Wednesday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Florida Air Museum. Recruiters will be onsite […]
New Hampshire governor proclaims March GA Appreciation Month
New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan has proclaimed March “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” General aviation in New Hampshire has a total economic output of over $1 billion annually. To view the proclamation, click here.