The Beech S35 pilot reported that he was making a straight-in approach to land at the airport in Brownwood, Texas, when the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. The airplane subsequently hit trees, cacti, and terrain during the attempted off-airport landing, and a post-impact fire ensued, which destroyed the […]
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Picture of the day: The Tiddler Ride
The changing colors of the leaves not only announce the fall season to those that fly in the north, but also Louie Bakrevski’s annual chili party and Tiddler Ride held at Porter County Airport (VPZ) in Valparaiso, Indiana, explains reader Al Dyer. “Dozens of antique and classic small bikes take to the back roads on […]
Quicksilver closing factory, but…
Aviation news outlets and social media are buzzing with the news that Quicksilver Aeronautics is closing its factory. For example, one online news source is calling the event a “dissolution.” This is not incorrect as it comes directly from a document previously issued by Quicksilver’s lawyers (see more below). However, letters from lawyers often portray things in very […]
For sale: SAM Aircraft company
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada — SAM Aircraft President Thierry Zibi has put the assets of the company — including the prototype aircraft — on the market at an asking price of $100,000. The SAM LS is approved in Canada as an Advanced Ultralight Aircraft and 51% Rule compliant Experimental Amateur Built in the US. It is engineered to […]
Record number of new companies joins GAMA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The executive committee of the board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved seven companies — Celestica, Elliott Aviation, Gogo, Luxaviation Group, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, TRU Simulation + Training, and Yingling Aviation — as the association’s newest members. GAMA now has 91 members. The seven new members […]
Astronaut Greg Harbaugh to speak at Aerospace Center for Excellence Oct. 24
SUN ‘n FUN will host retired NASA Astronaut Greg Harbaugh Saturday, Oct. 24, as the keynote speaker for Aerospace Discovery Weekend. The general public is invited to the 7 p.m. event at the Florida Air Museum on the SUN ‘n FUN campus at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport. The event is free. Harbaugh’s NASA career started in 1987 he […]
Doc’s Friends Restoration Team to receive Wichita Aero Club Trophy
WICHITA, Kansas — Doc’s Friends restoration team, the group leading the restoration effort of the B-29 “Doc,” is this year’s recipient of the Wichita Aero Club Trophy. “This is a tremendous recognition for our team of restoration volunteers, and it signifies and celebrates their great dedication to getting our historic B-29 back into the air,” said Jeff […]
New IFR course released by AOPA Air Safety Institute
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new course designed to provide pilots with techniques for flying more safely under instrument flight rules (IFR). “IFR Insights: A Practical Approach” is available to all pilots free of charge. “IFR training teaches pilots to focus on flying the airplane within […]
Class of 2015 named for Air & Space Hall of Fame
SAN DIEGO — Officials with the International Air & Space Hall of Fame at the San Diego Air & Space Museum have named the Class of 2015. It includes: Alan Mulally, contributor on every Boeing commercial aircraft from the 727 through the 787; Bill Chana, flight test engineer for Convair and developer of “the world’s smallest […]