Aircraft: Piper Navajo. Injuries: None. Location: Kaltag, Alaska Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was attempting to land in icing conditions, had a hard time seeing the runway. He retracted the landing gear to prevent ice from building up on the gear. As he applied power to abort the approach, he suddenly saw the runway […]
General Aviation
Do you have a favorite destination?
In our January print issues, we’re going to focus on Destinations, including trips to Washington, D.C., the Caribbean, Austin, Texas, and more. We’d like to hear from you as to where your favorite destinations are when you take to the skies. Share with us your favorite locales, what airport (or airports) you fly into, and […]
First flight: Belite Sealite
WICHITA — On the 110th anniversary of the Wright brother’s first powered flight, Belite completed the successful first test flight of its new aircraft, the Belite SeaLite. The SeaLite is an amphibious, carbon fiber float-equipped aircraft, designed to legally fly under U.S. FAR 103 regulations off of either water or land. Although the first test […]
TGH Aviation raises funds for Bud Anderson Memorial Monument
AUBURN, Calif. — Bud Anderson, a World War II pilot and American hero (pictured above), served two combat tours, escorting heavy bombers over Europe. The City of Auburn, along with other community volunteers, is working to honor his service. “Thanks to the work of Douglas Van Howd, a local artist, a life-size statue has been […]
Hillsboro Aviation assists with Avalanche Control Equipment installation
Hillsboro Aviation recently assisted the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) with the installation of the O’Bellx gas exploder, the first in North America, at the Cow of the Woods avalanche path in Hoback Canyon near Jackson, Wyo. The O’Bellx unit uses compressed hydrogen and oxygen gas to produce an explosive detonation above the snow surface, clearing […]
Citation M2 certified, deliveries begin
WICHITA – Cessna has begun the first deliveries of the Citation M2 light jet following FAA type certification. Brad Thress, Cessna senior vice president of business jets, says: “Cessna is once more redefining the light jet segment with the Citation M2. We’re proud to get the M2 into the marketplace and see the aircraft begin […]
FAA certifies MVP-50T Engine Analyzer for Air Tractors
At the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Convention in Reno, Nevada, Air Tractor reported that the Electronics International MVP-50T Engine Analyzer has received FAA certification for use in Air Tractor aircraft. Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch says the certification follows more than a year of design and certification testing by the Olney, Texas, agricultural aircraft […]
Garmin updates G500
Garmin has updated its G500/G600 flight displays. Software version 6.21 enables a number of capabilities, including: Control the Altitude Preselect for KFC 200/250 autopilots with the G500/G600 PFD, when paired with a GAD 43e Provides basic GWX 70 weather radar functions. Supports Cessna 400B/800B/1000 IFCS autopilots, when paired with a GAD 43e. For select TBM 700/850 […]
Student stalls, spins
Aircraft: Rans S-12. Injuries: None. Location: Festus, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Neither the student pilot nor his instructor had flown the airplane before the accident flight. The student pilot had recently purchased the airplane and was receiving flight instruction toward a sport-pilot license. The CFI reported that the airplane was high on final approach so […]