ENID, Oklahoma – Aircraft Structures International Corp. (ASIC) has revealed plans to install the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-140 turboprop engine into the Cessna Grand Caravan and the original Caravan, with Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) in place by the end of 2014. The modified Caravan will be called the ULtimate Caravan. The new STCs will […]
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FlightSafety expands Teterboro center
FlightSafety International recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded and renovated Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. “Last June we stood here to mark the groundbreaking for this new facility. And one year later we gather to celebrate the completion of this state of the art facility,” said Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. “FlightSafety […]
Second edition of ‘The Basic Aerobatic Manual’ released
Just released is the second edition of “The Basic Aerobatic Manual.” Written by William K. Kershner, the book is a complete reference for the beginning aerobatic student, with unusual attitude and spin recovery information for the more straight-and-level flyer. Kershner’s straightforward and conversational writing style guides students through stalls, chandelles, and lazy 8’s as well as […]
Garmin introduces VIRB Elite Aviator Action Pack
Garmin has introduced aviation-specific accessories for the VIRB action camera. VIRB Elite features a 1.4-inch Chroma color display, which makes setup and playback simple and ensures pilots capture the in-flight footage they desire, Garmin officials noted. VIRB Elite offers up to three hours of HD video to be recorded on a single charge and offers […]
Lack of experience puts Kitfox off runway
Aircraft: Kitfox V. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Owenton, Ky. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was the owner of the airplane, was on an instructional flight to obtain a tailwheel endorsement. He reported that the airplane experienced a sudden gust of windjust after liftoff and that he overcorrected, which caused the airplane to stall and […]
Motivation, inspiration, and big ol’ dreams
I’ve just returned from a beautiful morning chat on my friend Ben’s front porch. Ben’s 87 years old. As a solid member of that group known as the greatest generation, he fills the bill well. A southern boy born into hard work and low expectations, he went off to war as a young man in […]
Nevada UAS test site now operational
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA announced today that the State of Nevada’s unmanned aircraft systems test site is ready to conduct research vital to integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace. Nevada is the third of six congressionally mandated test sites to become operational. “Nevada has been on the leading edge of aerospace flight testing for almost […]
Is Little Nellie’s little sister for sale?
She’s unique. She’s armed. She’s dangerous. And she’s seen almost as much action as her big sister, Little Nellie, arguably the real star of the James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice.” The XR-944 is the “military sister” to James Bond’s Little Nellie, also known as the XR-943. The XR-944 is the only autogyro designed and hand-built by the […]
What kind of pilot runs out of gas?
Avemco Insurance Co. Vice President Mike Adams will present “What Kind of Pilot Runs Out of Gas?” at the Rochester, N.Y., Safety Stand Down Saturday, June 14. Adams will illustrate how a flight’s fuel looks right, until it isn’t. The course content has been approved for the FAASTeam Pilot Proficiency Program (commonly known as WINGS) and […]