Continental Motors Group is celebrating a milestone: The logging of more than 4.5 million flight hours by close to 4,500 Continental diesel engines delivered since start of series production in 2002. Company officials also note that over the last 52 weeks, the CD-135 had only 3.31 inflight shut downs per 100,000 flight hours. “The fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly […]
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Landmark Aviation begins operations at ANC
Landmark Aviation has officially begun operations at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska through an equity purchase of Era Group’s subsidiary, Era FBO. The former Million Air branded facility has been rebranded to Landmark Aviation. With 26,400 square feet, the location has the largest heated hangar at ANC, as well as pilot and […]
MT-Propeller wins approval for Extra 300 prop
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-9-B-C/C188-18b on the Extra 300/200 powered by Lycoming AEIO-360-A1 engines. The FAA STC is in progress, company officials noted. The propeller installation: Provides damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations; Has bonded-on stainless steel leading edge for best erosion protection of the blades; Provides enhanced […]
Crosswind catches Tri Pacer
The pilot of the Piper Tri Pacer was attempting to land on Runway 34 at Pella, Iowa, while the wind was from 290° at 7 knots, resulting in a 50° crosswind. He used a crosswind landing technique of using left aileron input and right rudder input at touchdown. Shortly after touching down, the right wing […]
Picture of the day: The runway behind you
Jake Cameron sent in this photo he named “the runway behind you.” He explains: “Nothing more useless than the runway behind you…How many times have you heard that statement from you instructor? The shot was taken with a GoPro after taking off from a Texas airport.”
Iconic seaplane to star in Hollywood movie
“What is that?” My student and I were on downwind to Runway 16 at Pierce County/Thun Field (KPLU) in Puyallup, Wash., when he uttered this phrase. “It looks like something out of World War II!” he exclaimed as we saw the high-wing boat-hulled aircraft make its final approach. And he is right. The “that” in question […]
Alaska Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame gala a fabulous success
By ROB STAPLETON In its most successful Aviation Hall of Fame to date, the Alaska Aviation Museum honored Oren Hudson, George Pappas, and Frank Dorbandt at the Wings of Freedom Hangar at Merrill Field on March 26 in Anchorage. About 300 people attended the event, which included a sit-down dinner and live and silent auctions. “This is […]
Video: Back your Husky up to the dock
Two and three blade MT propeller systems — with a reversing option — are now available for installation on Aviat Husky aircraft. Flight Resource founding partner Larry Schlasinger said he received the STC on Tuesday, April 21. “We are very excited to be able to offer this new option to our customers,” said Schlasinger. “The reversing […]
Breitling partners with pilot and professional golfer Morgan Hoffmann
Breitling, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has partnered with professional golfer and pilot Morgan Hoffmann. Hoffmann most recently placed fourth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard and is ranked among the top 100 players in the official world golf ranking. He grew up in a family of aviators and was inspired by golf legend and […]