The pilot reported that, during a test flight, the Zenith CH701 encountered moderate turbulence so he decided to return to the airport in Snohomish, Wash. While turning to the crosswind leg in the pattern, the plane suddenly banked sharply and descended uncontrollably. The pilot was able to regain control about 500 feet above ground level, […]
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Picture of the day: A final fall flight
Larry Stencel snapped this photo as he took a flight around his summer home to enjoy the last of the fall colors around Wautoma, Wis., before putting the airplane away for the winter. “This picture looks northeast from Wautoma (Y50) toward Porter Lake and Mt. Morris ski area beyond (in the shadows). Oshkosh is just off picture […]
The Groppo Trail: The LSA world’s best kept secret
The Trail is available as a ready-to-fly LSA with the Rotax 912 ULS. Price with the standard panel is $74,900, while it is $77,900 with the electronic panel.
Grasshopper chosen for EAA Sweepstakes
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A 1945 Piper L-4J “Grasshopper” with a true World War II pedigree and the manners of a classic Piper Cub will be the grand prize for the 2016 edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual airplane sweepstakes. The sweepstakes, which is accepting entries postmarked by Aug. 1, 2016, is […]
New Rosie the Riveter world record set
YPSILANTI, Mich. — The Save the Willow Run Bomber Plant campaign and its supporters broke the Rosie the Riveter Guinness World Record on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Willow Run Airport (KYIP). For the event, each participant dressed as Rosie the Riveter — donning their rolled up blue coveralls, red socks, work boots, signature red handkerchiefs with […]
How about giving a spaceflight for a holiday present?
World View, the commercial balloon spaceflight company, has been included in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book as one of 10 Fantasy Gifts. The Christmas Book includes an exclusive World View package available only to 10 Neiman Marcus customers that features the opportunity to be a part of a World View test flight. Each $90,000 package also includes a private […]
Sporty’s updates iPad kneeboard
With thousands of pilots flying with iPads, the accessories are constantly being field-tested. So it was with Sporty’s iPad kneeboard, which has been enhanced and improved through customer feedback. “We’re lucky to have one big test laboratory for our products with our many employee pilots, flight school and FBO,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. […]
ASA introduces double headset bag
New from ASA is a Double Headset Bag. Constructed with a 600D black polyester exterior, 1/4-inch padding throughout, and finished on the inside with a contrasting color lining, each side of the bag has room for a headset, with hook-and-loop straps to hold them in place. Alternatively, one side can be used for a headset and the […]
Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival expands
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance expands this year with the inaugural Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala, to be held at the Hilton Head Island Airport Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Both events will showcase a collection of vintage and historical aircraft alongside the newest airplanes from sponsors such as […]