After an enthusiastic reception at SUN ‘n FUN, Scheme Designers is bringing its Scavenger Hunt to EAA AirVenture 2014. If you are attending the big show next week, stop by Scheme Designers booth #3056 in Hangar C for a chance to win a custom model airplane made by Factory Direct Models. Players will be hunting for aircraft […]
General Aviation
Poor maintenance brings down twin
Aircraft: Piper Twin Comanche Injuries: None. Location: Bragg City, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot said the right engine stopped producing power in flight and that he was unable to maintain altitude. He made a forced landing to a field with the landing gear up. The post-accident examination of the right engine revealed that the […]
Flying the Searey
I’m retired, so officially every day is a day off. But I do a lot of writing and lately, I’ve been looking for a little more fun in my new home state of Florida. Last week, I kicked around some boat clubs and breezed through the sailboat ads. Then, my EAA chapter emailed that Searey […]
Van’s debuts Dynon Skyview touch panel for RV-12
Just in time for EAA Airventure Oshkosh, Van’s Aircraft and Dynon Avionics have introduced the dual-screen Dynon Skyview Touch option for the factory-built RV-12, available Sept. 1. The dual-screen option provides a larger view of mapping, the ability to share information across screens, and redundancy in the rare event that one of the screens fail, company officials said. […]
Think Global Flight resumes around the world flight to promote education
Think Global Flight, in partnership with Ardwin Freight, will soon depart from Burbank, Calif., for completion of its around the world flight in a Citation Mustang under Captain Judy Rice’s command. Second Officer will be Ardwin Freight president and owner, Edwin Sahakain. This effort was launched in a Cirrus SR20 donated by Guidance Aviation of […]
Redbird sponsors MyGoFlight’s iPad EFB Challenge
Redbird Flight Simulations is now a sponsor of the MyGoFlight iPad Takes Flight! EFB Challenge Edition, a seminar and contest series challenging pilots to get the most out of their iPads and other tablet devices. This Challenge Edition series builds on the iPad Takes Flight! seminar series given by MyGoFlight, maker of iPad gear for […]
MyGoFlight introduces four new products for iPads in the cockpit at OSH
OSHKOSH — At AirVenture, MyGoFlight, maker of iPad and tablet gear for pilots, introduced four new products that “simplify and improve how pilots use their iPad or tablet in the cockpit of planes,” company officials said. “The iPad and tablet computer have become universally adopted by pilots of all types – general aviation, corporate, commercial and military,” […]
Eclipse names second European Gold Service Center
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) has expanded its international service center network for Eclipse 500 and Eclipse 550 twin-engine jets (pictured), adding General Enterprises as its second European Gold Service Center. General Enterprises will provide maintenance, inspections, parts and warranty support, as well as AOG services for Eclipse aircraft. Based at Groningen Airport Eelde (EHGG) in […]
NTSB heads to Oshkosh
National Transportation Safety Board Member Earl Weener (pictured) and NTSB senior aviation investigators will participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 28 -Aug. 3. During the week-long event, Weener and NTSB staff will conduct presentations on accident case studies and lessons learned and various safety issues, including […]