When you’re a pilot, you want people to know. Sporty’s has introduced two new products that help show the world: A backpack and a knife. The Pilot Wings Backpack that can be used either as a flight bag or as your everyday carryall. “We’ve made this backpack light enough that you will be able to […]
General Aviation
Loss of engine power brings down motorglider
Aircraft: Pipistrel Virus. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Ray, Mich. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A witness reported that the motorglider engine did not sound normal during the preflight run-up or takeoff. The motorglider launched to the west and entered a gradual left turn. When the aircraft was approximately 200 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. […]
What’s your favorite airshow?
[flickr_set id=”72157634835380968″] As part of our month-long focus on airshows and fly-ins in our print edition, we’d like to find out what events are among our readers’ favorites. So, what’s your favorite fly-in or airshow? Why? What makes it a great time? We’ve added an easy way for you to send us your story and […]
Great Lakes Aviation Conference returns to the Lansing Center
The 14th Annual Great Lakes Aviation Conference and Expo returns to the Lansing Center Feb. 14th-15tin Lansing, Mich. The 2014 Great Lakes Aviation Conference offers educational seminars for students just beginning to learn about flying to seasoned professional pilots. It also offers educational experiences for all forms of aviation maintenance professionals. The conference features approximately […]
Czech Sport Aircraft delivers 500th aircraft
Czech Sport Aircraft reports the delivery of the 500th aircraft from the company’s facility in Kunovice. This milestone was recognized Jan. 23 during a delivery ceremony for serial number C0500. The 500th aircraft is a PS-28 Cruiser destined for the United Kingdom and was formally handed over to Kairos Aviation Limited. “This is a very […]
Series on Michael Goulian wraps up on LiveAirShowTV
LiveAirShowTV wraps up the first installment of “Inside Airshows” Tuesday night with a look at how the season came to a close for Goulian Aerosports at the Wings Over Houston Airshow. The weather threw everyone a curveball on Sunday morning, but the show went on. See how the last flight of the year went for […]
Cirrus engineering team honored
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft’s SR-series Engineering and Design Team has been named the recipient of the 2013 Joseph T. Nall Safety Award, for pioneering a wide array of safety features designed for single-engine aircraft. The award is presented annually by the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association (IATSBA) to honor those who have […]
Duncan Aviation unveils new paint design
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation’s Chairman Emeritus Robert Duncan and his wife, Karen, surround themselves with the things they’re passionate about: aviation and art. So, when Duncan Aviation acquired a new Citation M2, they wanted the jet’s paint scheme to reflect the brush strokes of an abstract artist. They also simultaneously took the term “green […]
New Cirrus decal packages introduced
TAMPA, Fla. — Aircraft Impressions has introduced 26 new aircraft decal packages specifically designed for the Cirrus SR20 and Cirrus SR22. These new vinyl graphics packages enable owners and service centers to redesign and refresh the look of their aircraft without the expense of painting, according to company officials. “We’ve had nothing but happy customers,” said […]