Baker Aviation, an aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in North Texas and exclusive distributor of the HOT-STOP ‘L’ Fire Containment Bag product line, now offers to replace, free of charge, any HOT-STOP ‘L’ bag that has been deployed to contain thermal runaway of lithium ion powered devices aboard an aircraft. “We work closely with […]
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Brake failure for Piper
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Del Norte, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot, who had recently acquired the Super Cub, was receiving instruction from a CFI to get more familiar with the tailwheel airplane. The airplane was equipped with an STC’d non-standard brake system. The CFI stated that when he had ferried […]
One size does not fit all
Imagine walking into a restaurant, sitting down, grabbing a menu, and finding only a single item listed there. One entree, that’s it. And let’s limit it to only one size of that entree. You don’t get to choose between the 6 ounce steak, the 9 ounce, or the 12 ounce. It’s the 12-ounce version or […]
FAA names six sites for UAS research
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has selected the six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country. The sites will conduct tests and research into operational requirements for integrating UAS, more commonly called drones, into the national airspace. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said the first site is […]
Cessna 310 now on approach to GMU park
A Cessna 310 is now “flying” into the aviation-themed park at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. The plane was purchased last summer from The State of Georgia where it had been on display at Middle Georgia State College’s Cochran Campus. The school had changed its colors and so decided to repaint one […]
New Yorker buys unique inverted Jenny stamp
WAVERLY, NY — Ask Art Van Riper where Santa lives and he’ll tell you it’s the Waverly, N.Y., Post Office where he got something to make it the best Christmas ever. Mrs. Claus — a.k.a. retail associate Betty Gable — sold him one of only 100 unique stamp sheets produced to replicate the excitement behind […]
Sean Tucker energizes Endeavor Award
The first Endeavor Awards welcomes popular airshow performer Sean Tucker to the Host Committee of the gala event. Tucker joins another legendary aviator Clay Lacy; Endeavour Astronaut Scott Parazynski and his fellow astronauts; and Hollywood luminaries Robert Zemeckis and Ed Asner as they honor the true heroes of flying, the individuals and organizations who […]
Air Race attracts international competitors
The 38th Air Race Classic will begin accepting entries Jan. 2 for the annual transcontinental air race. More than 100 female pilots compete each year. The Air Race Classic, Inc. (ARC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating current and future women pilots while increasing public awareness of general aviation. The annual ARC attracts competitors from […]
Minnesota ice pilot wins Lightspeed’s $500 Burger Getaway
Frank Vittorio of Saginaw, Minnesota, is the latest weekly winner of Lightspeed Aviation’s $500 Burger Getaway sweepstakes. The getaway consists of a series of weekly drawings for a $500 package that includes gift cards for avgas, rental car, dining, and lodging. Any eligible customer registering a new Lightspeed Zulu.2 or Sierra headset is automatically entered. […]