On May 21, 1937, Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan boarded their Lockheed Electra and took off from Oakland, California, on their second attempt to fly around the world. This time, they flew to the east. Earhart was supposed to have landed on Howland Island, a coral island some 1,700 miles from Honolulu for […]
General Aviation
Bob Hoover documentary premieres Aug. 10
Oshkosh, Wis. — A new documentary on aviation legend Bob Hoover debuted at this year’s AirVenture and will make its world premiere Aug. 10. In “Flying the Feathered Edge” the 92 year old tells his own story – joined by some of the best and brightest minds in aviation. Hoover shares, with his trademark charm, the […]
Nominations now open for HAI Salute to Excellence
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is accepting nominations for its 2015 Salute to Excellence Awards, effective immediately. The awards will be presented during HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, in Orlando, Florida. Within vertical aviation are pilots, mechanics, safety professionals, and others who go above and beyond the call of duty in pursuit […]
Landmark completes acquisition of Ross Aviation
Landmark Aviation has completed the acquisition of Ross Aviation, a network of FBOs located throughout the United States. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ross Aviation operates in major cities and resort destinations within the U.S., including Denver (BJC), Santa Fe (SAF), Miami (OPF), and six locations in Hawaii. The acquisition has increased the size of Landmark’s […]
Trojan Phlyers to fly at inaugural Pikes Peak Regional Airshow
The Trojan Phlyers Demonstration Team is gearing up for a return to Colorado to perform in the inaugural Pikes Peak Regional Airshow at the Colorado Springs International Airport Aug. 9-10. The two-ship demo team is piloted by decorated combat veteran pilots performing precision close formation aerobatic routines demonstrating the cutting edge performance of the Trojan […]
Lancaster Airport to Host FMA Fly-In MusicJam
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) and the Lancaster Airport Authority, in cooperation with Fiorentino’s Italian Restaurant & Bar and the Civil Air Patrol-Jesse Jones Composite Squadron 304, will hold a Fly-In MusicJam at Lancaster Airport in Pennsylvania, Sept. 12-13. This two-day event is geared to inspire, educate and encourage while enjoying aviation, music and friendships, […]
Garmin enhances Connext with wireless cockpit connectivity to mobile devices
Garmin has introduced an expanded Connext portfolio of products and features, including wireless connectivity between select Garmin avionics and Garmin Pilot on an iPad/iPhone and some Android mobile devices. When paired with compatible Garmin avionics, the Flight Stream 110 can share weather, traffic, GPS information, SiriusXM Aviation weather and SiriusXM satellite radio on mobile devices operating Garmin […]
Snap-On introduces lightweight electronic torque wrench
When talking about tools, being referred to as a lightweight usually isn’t a good thing. But that’s not the case with the new ControlTech (CTECH) Aluminum Electronic Torque Wrench, according to officials with Snap-on Industrial. Designed for frequent use, the CTECH Aluminum is a lightweigh torque wrench for technicians, particularly applicable in aerospace where its 12-240 in. […]
Go around goes bad
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: None. Location: Palo Pinto, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The accident happened during an attempted go-around. The airplane drifted off the centerline and into trees off to the side of the runway. The pilot told investigators that the airplane was close to stall speed during the go-around, and would not climb. […]