The pilot of the Cessna 180 attempted to takeoff from the grass area between the taxiway and runway at Nervino, Calif. The plane was equipped with large bush wheels. During the takeoff roll, a rock was thrown up by the wheels and it struck the left horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot […]
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Picture of the day: A flying thank you
Photographer Matt Genuardi, who worked on the staff of SUN ‘n FUN Today at this year’s fly-in, captured this photo of Jay Sabot’s Lancair Legacy during the show. It reads: “Dad! N26XY is flying! With all the models you gave me as a child + your love and encouragement kept me trying. This is for […]
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Frederick, Maryland, has an amenity often missing in my home town: Sidewalks. Where I live they’re spotty at best. Hence, it’s common for walkers to get into a gasoline powered vehicle which they drive to a place where they can walk without undue risk of being hit by a car, or a truck, or perhaps […]
South Carolina adopts GA maintenance sales tax exemption
South Carolina has taken an important step in attracting general aviation activity to the state, with passage of a sales tax exemption on parts and supplies used in repairing or reconditioning aircraft. Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to sign the bill in the coming days. The National Business Association (NBAA), the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA), […]
New map depicts meteorological towers in Pennsylvania
PennDOT’s Bureau of Aviation has developed a new tool for pilots that have low altitude flying requirements — a web-based, interactive map depicting Meteorological Towers (MET) and other tall structures in Pennsylvania. The map of METs, which can be found at the bureau’s webpage, provides pilots with useful flight information and adds an additional layer […]
EPS wraps up phase one flight testing, applies for patents
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — With Phase One flight testing completed on its new engine, the folks at Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) continue analyzing the data collected from the two concept engines. Company officials note that a number of refinements have already been incorporated in the group of pre-production engines currently in assembly. At the same time, […]
Bob Carlton to receive Bill Barber Award for Showmanship
World Airshow News has announced that Bob Carlton is the 2015 recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship. Carlton began his fascination with aviation as a young boy flying control line models. He learned to fly in 1979 at age 19 and soon mastered hang gliders, sailplanes, powered airplanes, and helicopters. He began flying […]
EAA Chapter 241 presents scholarship
EAA Chapter 241 in Dekalb, Ill., held its annual pancake breakfast the first Sunday in June. With the P-51 “Dream Maker” as a back drop, Gus Graves was introduced as this years’ recipient of the Dr. Wilbur O. Thompson Flight Training Scholarship before the several hundred people who were enjoying breakfast despite a relentless rain throughout the event. […]
Twin Otter 50th anniversary celebration tour prepares for takeoff
VICTORIA, British Columbia — The Twin Otter took its maiden flight in 1965. To commemorate that anniversary, Viking Air is planning a special 50th Anniversary Celebration Tour, travelling to a variety of Canadian cities. The tour will commence July 1 as part of the City of Victoria’s Canada Day festivities, where a fleet of Viking aircraft […]