The Arkansas legislature recently passed a sales and use-tax exemption for aircraft maintenance, as well as a flyaway exemption for aircraft sales. The bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, was sponsored by Rep. Joe Jett, a pilot and the co-chair of the Aviation Caucus in the state’s General Assembly. “There’s an aerospace […]
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Engineered Propulsion Systems completes Phase One testing
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Since introducing its diesel engine developed from a “clean sheet” design at AirVenture last summer, Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) has been busy. It recently completed Phase One of its flight testing program, added staff and production facilities, and will soon be launching advanced tests with pre-production engines. Expectations were met or exceeded with […]
Pearland Regional Airport plans Open House
Pearland Regional Airport in Texas is hosting an open house for Houston area pilots and community leaders Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Aircraft display and bounce house open to arriving guests 12: Lunch served 12:45: Welcome speech by staff and airport owners 2: Paper airplane […]
AirVenture NOTAM now online
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for EAA’s 63rd annual fly-in convention July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect 6 a.m. CDT on Friday, July 17, until noon CDT on July 27, outlines procedures for the many […]
Museum of Flight opens new education center
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight opened its new $2.5 million Alaska Airlines Aerospace Education Center, May 7. The 5 to 9 p.m. event coincided with the Museum’s Space Day celebration and Free First Thursday. The Center is open every day and staffed with an education professional to provide guidance about museum educational programs, as well as science, […]
Auburn University receives first FAA authorization to operate UAS flight school
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn University has received the nation’s first FAA approval to operate a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight School as part of the Auburn University Aviation Center. “This is an honor for Auburn University,” said Bill Hutto, director of the Auburn University Aviation Center. “We will conduct commercial flight training for operators of […]
Cessna strikes wire during landing on road
The pilot was flying the Cessna 172 near Thief River Falls, Minn., when he noted that the air was getting a little choppy and that he had to increase the wind correction angle in order to fly the appropriate heading. He flew a normal downwind approach to the north-south airstrip, but the wind correction angle […]
Picture of the day: ‘Just a fun plane’
Walter Hake sent in this photo of his Taylorcraft, advising us to “note the starter gear behind the prop. It is driven by a 20 volt drill. It turns the prop slightly faster than I can hand prop, works great.” He goes on to say: “Just a fun plane with a 300 mile range. The […]
General aviation goes clubbing
For some time now I’ve been singing the praises of the flying club. Not any particular flying club, mind you — although there are some excellent examples out there — just flying clubs in general. They work. ‘Nuff said. Don’t believe me? Read on. Here’s the skinny on flying clubs. They provide the pilot, or the student, an […]