3M has launched a new line-up of masking tapes, including its High Performance Green Masking Tape 401+, created for high performance painting, including two-tone color application on airplanes and other vehicles. Its green crepe-paper backing conforms to irregular surfaces, resists bleed through from most industrial paint systems, improves visibility during the paint masking process, and […]
Aviation News
Poor weather, poor decision
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Berne, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: There was no record of the 153-hour private pilot, who did not have an instrument rating, obtaining a weather briefing or filing a flight plan prior to the accident flight. Witnesses on the ground said the clouds were “right over […]
Do you feel lucky?
Guest Editorial By STEVE BILL HANSHEW Pilots dread ramp checks. It’s a lot like a prostate exam in a flight physical — you don’t want one, but sooner or later you’re going to get one. No matter that it’s a part of an FAA inspector’s job to periodically audit any aircraft he or she chooses, […]
Song about AirVenture released
Ravi the Raviator, a musician and pilot, was inspired by AirVenture to write a song about it. In an interview with the Oshkosh Northwestern newspaper, he’s quoted as saying: “AirVenture is the crème de la crème of aviation — it showcases the very best of what we have to offer. I’m always in awe from […]
AvMap to preview new Ultra EFIS at AirVenture
AvMap will preview its new Ultra EFIS, a stand alone Air Data, Attitude, Heading and Altitude Reference (ADAHRS) unit at EAA’s AirVenture later this month. The AvMap Ultra EFIS is a stand alone device with a 3.5” ultra bright, Sunlight Readable LCD display. The unit is compact (only 1.95”deep) and weighs 5.1 oz. Fitting in a standard 3.3” panel hole, the AvMap Ultra EFIS can […]
Hardeman County adds fuel, sets new course
BOLIVAR, Tenn. – Hardeman County Airport/William L. Whitehurst Field (M08) has defined a new course for its future, thanks to Federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds. Using a block grant from the state of Tennessee, two 12,000 gallon fuel tanks (one for 100LL, the other for Jet-A) were installed April 5. Hardeman County Mayor Willie […]
Pennsylvania lifts tax on aviation maintenance, parts
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed a bill July 10 that eliminates the 6% state sales tax on the retail sale of aircraft parts and maintenance. “This bill creates major cost savings for aircraft owners,” said Mark Kimberling, director of state government affairs for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “It will also boost the competiveness […]
Duel of British legends
LONDON — In a unique race, two British legends — the Supermarine Spitfire and the Range Rover — recently competed against each other in a race down a British runway. The race was organized by FortyOneSix.com ahead of this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Video of the race is available here. First off-road challenge of […]
FAA-conforming HondaJet to make first public appearance at Oshkosh
An FAA-conforming HondaJet will make its first public appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. All those attending the big show are invited to a special event on Monday, July 29, at 9:30 a.m. in Phillips 66 Plaza to celebrate the arrival of the HondaJet. Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino and EAA Chairman […]