YAKIMA, Washington — CubCrafters has opened a new Customer Completion Center at McAllister Field (KYKM). The new center is designed to accommodate growing demand for the company’s line of Light Sport, Experimental, and FAA Certified backcountry aircraft, according to officials. With plans to manufacture more than 100 new airframes in 2019, the company has continued […]
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Caravan retrofitted with electric engine
Flight testing is expected to begin by the end of this year.
FAA approves installation of Aspen Evolution E5 without panel-mounted GPS
When installed without a panel mount GPS, the E5 EFI is approved for VFR flight only.
Acquisition promises enhancements to Aerovie electronic flight bag
Some of the first enhancements will be backup AHRS, Radio Playback, and Radio Transcription.
Water contamination in fuel system contributes to crash
Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.
Picture of the Day: Smokin’ Stearman takeoff
Hayman Tam submitted the following photo and note: “Vicky Benzing has the smoke on as she takes off to perform at the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Biggest Little Air Show. Vicky was the only full scale participant flying in the show.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can […]
How to ask for help and get it
I’ve got a fair amount of experience with folks asking for help in such inept ways, they never get it.
Video: The Paris Air Show
All the excitement from the show’s first day.
KCOS named Colorado Airport of the Year
This is the first Airport of the Year award for Colorado.