EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The College Park area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which made its debut in 2013 with dozens of aviation colleges and universities taking part, will expand in 2014 to include more opportunities for those seeking aviation careers and job openings. College Park brought together the numerous aviation schools that regularly […]
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Landmark Aviation expands at HPN
Landmark Aviation expanded its operations at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, New York, Nov. 1 through the acquisition of Panorama Flight Service. “We are excited to have a greater presence in White Plains, and look forward to better serving our customers’ needs,” stated Dan Bucaro, President and CEO. “We will continue to work […]
Turn your smartphone into a wind meter
Now your smartphone can display real-time wind readings by plugging a new compact meter from Sporty’s into your phone’s headset jack and downloading a free app. The app gives you a clear overview of average, actual and maximum wind speed, as well as a real-time graph. The unit of measurement — m/s, Kmh, mph, Kts, […]
Aircraft Tool Supply re-introduces Pro Tube Beading Kit
Newly reintroduced is the Pro Tube Beading Kit, which carries a lifetime guarantee from Aircraft Tool Supply. For years, Aircraft Tool Supply was the sole supplier of these tools as a surplus product. Eventually supply exhausted, however customers insisted that the company bring them back in stock, according to company officials. In the process of […]
CarpenterDev debuts Wireless AirData System
SEATTLE — CarpenterDev has introduced its Wireless AirData System for the general aviation market, as well as FAA certification of its Aircraft Device Cradle.The Aircraft Device Cradle (pictured above) is approved for all models of Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Piper PA-28 and Piper PA-32 airplanes. The FAA Seattle Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) has issued […]
Poor fuel management brings down Beech
Aircraft: Beech Bonanza. Injuries: None. Location: Elkhart Lake, Wis. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot departed for the planned 1 hour and 40 minute flight with 58 total gallons of fuel on board. While in cruise flight at 2,500 feet MSL, the engine lost power. After switching fuel tanks and several unsuccessful engine restart attempts, he made […]
Drone ‘road map’ unveiled
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has released its 72-page “road map” for determining how to permit unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — more commonly known as drones — to share the skies with other aircraft by 2015, but early indications show many problems to overcome before the air has a mixture of vehicles. The plan will […]
Bird Dog to be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson
Cessna is donating a restored 1953 L-19/O-1 “Bird Dog” to the Armed Forces Foundation (AFF) for sale this January at the 43rd annual Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The donation includes both the L-19 from Cessna and a Dodge M37 three-quarter ton pickup truck restored and donated by Okoboji Classic Cars of West Okoboji, […]
Five inducted into Wisconsin hall of fame
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) recently inducted five aviators. Bill Adams, Jeff Baum, Arnold Ebneter, Ron Scott, and Walter Kohler, Sr. were honored for their aviation achievements. “It was a great honor to induct the 2013 slate, all of whom have contributed significantly to the development and growth of aviation […]