World Aircraft Company, a manufacturer of Light-Sport Aircraft, has chosen the Vertical Power VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker System for all its aircraft electrical wiring and to control the lights, trim and flaps. The VP-X integrates tightly with the Dynon SkyView EFIS, allowing pilots to monitor the status of individual devices and manage the entire electrical […]
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Fuel exhaustion brings down Pacer
Aircraft: Piper Pacer. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Elgin, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was on a cross-country flight. While en route, a witness observed an airplane flying at a slow airspeed between 200 and 300 feet above the ground, and noted that the engine was revving up and down as if […]
The 11-year itch…scratched
When I left for the office on a recent Friday, my oldest daughter, 13-year-old Savannah, gave me an extra tight hug. She knew I would be out at Pierce County Airport (PLU) in the late morning to regain my currency so I could take her… and myself… flying. She was very excited. The last logged […]
Texas airport looks to become seaplane haven
Joey Baker says he never met a pilot who didn’t want a seaplane rating. Working off that premise, he’s hoping that Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) in Texas will become a destination for seaplane pilots across the United States. “There’s a big gap in the middle of the United States,” he says he’s been told […]
Senate rejects tower amendment
A legislative effort to spare 189 contract control towers from closing next month as part of automatic federal budget cuts failed when the Senate refused to take up the issue. According to a story at Bloomberg.com, Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) proposed the amendment, saying he was seeking to protect “the safety of Americans.” He briefly […]
Sky Trail takes tourism sky high
One of the world’’s largest archaeological sites — General Patton’s World War II Desert Training Center — is now viewable in its full grandeur thanks to an innovation in air tourism. The site covers 19,000 square miles of mostly empty desert between LA and Las Vegas. Though chock-full of artifacts and history, it’s almost impossible […]
The Jet Collection expands
The Jet Collection, a Chicago-based aviation dealership and brokerage, is expanding, opening offices in Dallas, Tampa and San Francisco, with more offices planned, including several abroad. “As the economic climate continues to improve, we have decided to bet on the aviation market by seeking out the top sales leaders in business aviation,” said Jason Zilberbrand, […]
Fifth edition of ‘The Pilot’s Manual: Private Pilot Syllabus’ released
The fifth edition of “The Pilot’s Manual Private Pilot Syllabus” is now available from ASA. This updated syllabus offers a flight and ground training course for private pilot airplane certification and meets both Part 61 and Part 141 requirements, according to company officials. Flight lessons are presented side-by-side with their coordinating ground lessons. The syllabus […]
Scud run brings down Cherokee
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Fredericktown, Mo. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot, 61, did not possess an instrument rating. He was last issued a medical certificate dated Sept. 27, 2007. At that time, he reported his total flight time as 2,900 hours. At the time of the accident, […]