Mix the headliners — the Blue Angels and the Snowbirds — with beautiful weather and the result was “big crowds” for the air show, according to officials.
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Gross weight increase approved for Sonex and Waiex
Following a series of engineering studies and flight tests, Sonex and Waiex owners may designate a maximum gross weight of 1,220 pound for aircraft with 100 hp or more. This represents a 70-pound increase vs. the previous 1,150 pound limit and is applicable to both A-Model (Legacy) and B-Model aircraft, according to officials with Sonex Aircraft.
New chief for General Aviation Awards
Ours is a singular goal: Work with FAASTeam leadership to identify, recognize, and honor the best-of-the-best flight instructors, mechanics, and safety reps in general aviation.”
Sporty’s introduces Flight Gear tie-down kit
The kit includes two 10-foot straps for the wings and a 6-foot strap for the tail, designed to accommodate both high-wing and low-wing aircraft.
Forced landing in field bends Champion
The pilot decision to perform a precautionary landing to a field with obstacles which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
Picture of the Day: On the horizon
Anh Tran submitted this photo and note: “In Viet Nam we bought a seaplane. Our first flight was in the afternoon and was very beautiful.”
Customer service is a verb
Finding success isn’t all that complicated, especially in a service-oriented industry. It’s not easy, but the path to success isn’t well hidden. It’s right out in plain sight. Start with a smile and a willingness to help. Run with that. Profits will follow.
Stop lugging gas cans
The electric pump will move 15 gallons of fuel per minute through an 18-foot antistatic fuel hose that includes an automatic shutoff.
$100 million donation to the Military Aviation Museum
The donation by philanthropist and businessman Gerald Yagen includes 70 vintage military aircraft that have been collected over the years, the land on which the museum was built, and $30 million to establish an endowment to keep the airplanes flying.