The annual fly-in is a homecoming for Zenith Aircraft customers from across the U.S., and includes two days of activities, with educational seminars and workshops, an aircraft show, contests, social activities, and factory tours, as well as a banquet dinner on Friday evening.
Briefings
EAA Air Academy revamped
Registration opens Sept. 3, 2024, for the EAA Air Academy, the longest running youth aviation residence camp in the world, which will enter 2025 with an updated focus and more opportunities for young people engaging with the world of flight, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Registration opens for Touchdown Autorotation Contest
This will be Jerry Trimble’s last competition as he passes the torch to the younger generation. “Why should I have all the fun?” he says.
AEROCOR expands into helicopter sales
The company’s initial focus will be on Robinson helicopters.
New pilot academy launches in Chicago
The initiative is designed to prepare aspiring aviators for first officer positions with Atlas Air, one of the largest 747 operators in the world, serving both cargo and passenger needs, according to Spartan officials.
Safety alert advises multi-engine pilots when to feather prop if one engine loses power
Once a propeller’s speed drops below the range at which start locks engage, feathering is not possible. “The resulting windmilling and parasitic drag are almost invariably followed by loss of control with fatal consequences,” NTSB officials said.
Hartzell Propeller expands engine preheat offerings
Hartzell officials note that the Tanis brand uses heated bolts and silicone pads to provide engine preheat, while Reiff Preheat Systems uses heated coils and aluminum pads to heat engine cylinders and oil sumps.
EAA reveals 2024 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame inductees
The Class of 2024 for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Sport Aviation Halls of Fame will be honored at a ceremony in October.
Sheltair expands at KISM
Sheltair recently celebrated the opening of its expanded hangar facilities at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in Florida.