By AMELIA REIHELD. It’s the stuff of dreams, I tell you, flitting off in your own little airplane to look down at the world’s prettiest water, to loll on idyllic palm-fringed beaches, to go and come as you please. Just pack your bathing suit, your credit card, and your passport, and you’re good to go. […]
General Aviation
National Air and Space Museum lowers ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ to ground level
For the first time in more than 20 years, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has lowered Charles Lindbergh’s Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis” to the floor. The famous aircraft will remain on the floor at eye level for visitors to see for approximately five months while it undergoes preservation work before being […]
75th anniversary of Ercoupe to be celebrated at AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The 75th anniversary of the Ercoupe will be celebrated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 with a gathering of these unique airplanes and their owners. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The festivities at Oshkosh welcome all versions of […]
FAA requests pilot feedback on LED lighting at airports
The FAA is surveying pilots with experience with Light Emitting Diode (LED) airport/heliport lighting during approach, landing, ground movement and takeoff phases of flight. According to a report on the National Business Aviation Association website, the FAA held a symposium last fall regarding LED lamps and their application on airports. FAA officials made technical presentations on […]
Randy Lervold named CubCrafters president
YAKIMA, Wash. — Randy Lervold has been named president of CubCrafters. He has served as general manager of the aircraft designer and manufacturing company since 2009. “When Randy joined CubCrafters in 2009, he bought a fresh perspective to our business,” said company founder and CEO Jim Richmond. “He is organized, focused, and understands our customer. I […]
Sporty’s introduces travel mug for pilots
Sporty’s now offers a travel mug for pilots, including a pilot wings logo to identify you as an aviation enthusiast. The Tervis Tumbler keeps your coffee hot without burning your hand, and also keeps iced beverages cold without dripping condensation, according to Sporty’s officials. Holding 16 ounces, the Tervis Tumbler has an optional lid for travel, […]
Mid-Continent releases software update
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has released software update version 1.0.4 for the MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM). The software update provides new features, including heading displayed via ARINC 429, field calibration of altitude and airspeed, live preview configuration mode, storage mode for the battery (if applicable), and variable VNE, according to company officials. SAM owners can […]
Airplane caught in power lines
A witness on the ground in Boulder, Utah, said the Cessna 140 was flying at a low altitude over an area that had power lines about 100 feet above ground level. The plane hit the lines and crashed, killing the pilot and passenger. The post-accident examination did not find any mechanical issues with the airplane. Local residents reported seeing […]
Picture of the day: Lockheed Vega
Mary Smith sent in this photo of a Lockheed Vega, which stopped at Centennial Airport (KAPA) near Denver on its way back from Oshkosh 2014.