WICHITA FALLS, Texas — For the first time, officials with Carter Aviation Technologies recently left their flight test center at Olney Airport and flew cross country to a welcoming crowd of hundreds at Kickapoo Airport in Wichita Falls, Texas. “This is the first time we have left Olney and the first time we’ve conducted a […]
General Aviation
The Sporty’s Foundation reports third quarter grants
The Sporty’s Foundation paid out $39,998 in gifts and grants during the third quarter of 2013. EAA’s Next Step program, which provides free online access to Sporty’s Private Pilot Training Course for all Young Eagles, remains the major beneficiary of foundation funds. So far, 23,000 Young Eagles have been given free access to Sporty’s Learn to […]
Strategic plan for Reno airports unveiled
A new strategic five-point plan for the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Reno-Stead Airport — home of the Reno Air Races — was recently unveiled. According to a report from KTVN.com, airport officials said they plan to work on economic development and general aviation operations at both airports. They also said they want to make the airport […]
A³IR Conference to explore challenges facing aviation industry
The Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace International Research (A³IR) Conference presented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will bring together industry and academic leaders for presentations and discussions covering topics on the cutting edge of aviation thought and technology. The 2014 conference, slated for Jan. 17-18 in Phoenix, will address: Global Security, Cyber Intelligence & Aviation Safety Unmanned […]
Tweco Fabricator 3-in-1 Welder introduced
ST. LOUIS — Victor Technologies has introduced the Tweco Fabricator 141i 3-in-1 welder, a multi-process welder that runs off 115V household power. Built to meet professional standards, the MIG, Stick and TIG performance of the Tweco Fabricator 141i is designed for light duty welding projects. It offers 10 to 140 amps of power for MIG […]
Museum hosts Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight will honor the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Museum Curator Dan Hagedorn and American Fighter Aces Association Administrative Director JD Wyneken will provide an overview of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack and highlight the aviation-specific issues of that day. […]
Aircraft Spruce now carries aerox oxygen mask
Now available through Aircraft Spruce is the aerox Diluter Demand Mask, an alternative for approved replacements of high altitude masks. The aerox Quick Comfort series diluter demand mask comes standard with an electret microphone and an inflatable Quick Comfort head harness. The mask features a carbon fiber construction for light weight, and silicon rubber for […]
Bad bounce for Cirrus
Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: None. Location: Farmville, Va. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to regain his night currency. According to the pilot, he was attempting to land using the GPS approach. The airplane was lined up on the runway centerline with the approach lights in sight. At 500 […]
Challenge Air: Putting special kids in the air
There are few aviation activities more rewarding than taking a child for an airplane ride. Their eyes light up as they break the surly bonds of Earth and their smiles grow exponentially as the flight continues. The flight is even more poignant when the child has special needs. Those children are the focus of Challenge […]