Gene Lee from The HD Pilot sent in one of his favorite photos. “In the photo I’m flying an Extra 330LX and performing a Lomcavok,” he explains. “I liked the photo because the smoke trail reminds me of what the Space Shuttle used to look like climbing out.”
General Aviation
Limiting our freedom of speech
The founders of this great nation — I refer to the United States of America, of course — did an amazing thing when they debated and passed a Bill of Rights. These 10 amendments to a Constitution so new the ink was still wet on the page set out specific areas of freedom for individuals and, more importantly, limits for […]
$2 million and counting…
Alan Depauw at Overhaul Bids reports that the start-up brought in more than $2 million of engine overhaul and repair projects in just its first three months. Overhaul Bids is similar in style to Angie’s List, but with pricing on engine repairs, overhauls and inspections. He attributes this early success “to a long unsatisfied need […]
Warbird Evening & Bomber Boogie in Pasco
PASCO, Wash. – Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. will host the Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour June 12-14 at the Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC). Three iconic World War II aircraft — the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator and P-51 Mustang — will be on display with aircraft tours throughout the day. Flights in these beautifully restored historic aircraft are also available. In […]
Podcast: ‘Magazines Tossed About’
Uncontrolled Airspace (UCAP) – broadcasting since August 22, 2006 – is the grand-daddy of aviation-themed podcasts. Hosted by Jeb Burnside, Dave Higdon and Jack Hodgson, UCAP is a heavy dose of hangar flying. On the latest episode (#382), General Aviation News publisher Ben Sclair joined the UCAP crew. [Link to MP3 audio file]. Enjoy.
Sonex CEO, mechanic die in crash
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Sonex Aircraft officials are reporting that CEO Jeremy Monnett and assembly mechanic Mike Clark died June 2 in an accident involving Sonex Sport Acro N123SX at the east end of Wittman Regional Airport’s runway 9 around 3:30pm. The cause of the accident remains unknown pending investigation by the FAA, NTSB and Sonex Aircraft. Sonex Aircraft founder John Monnett made […]
Bakerfield Flying Club founder killed in car accident
One of the founders of the Bakersfield Flying Club in California, Dan Lamb, was killed Friday, May 29, while stopped at a traffic light in Southwest Bakersfield. The driver of the vehicle that hit Lamb’s truck fled the scene, but was later arrested and charged, club members report. Dan’s Cessna 172 was the club’s first airplane, and […]
New hangar for Business Jet Center at KDAL
Business Jet Center (BJC) has completed its new hangar at Dallas Love Field (KDAL). Construction of the $5.5 million, 31,300-square-foot hangar wrapped up this week and tenants are expected to begin occupying the space immediately, according to company officials. The FBO’s new hangar is located on the west side of the airport, adjacent to its sister charter/management company, […]
ControlTech torque wrench introduced
New from Snap-On Industrial is the ControlTech (CTECH) Aluminum Industrial Electronic Torque Wrench. The 1/4-inch CTECH wrench weighs just one pound, yet it provides instant data on the exact torque actually applied. Aircraft technicians often apply torque to multiple fasteners in overhead applications. The CTECH’s lightweight design reduces fatigue and enables more precise, reliable torque […]