Aircraft: Glasair III. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Falls of Rough, Kentucky Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to witnesses on the ground, the airplane took off and then circled back to make a fly-by over the runway. The witnesses said the engine sounded like it “over revved” and they saw what appeared to be a puff of […]
General Aviation
An auspicious visit
Daniel Webster is a member of the US House of Representatives, sent to Washington on behalf of the people of Florida’s 10th Congressional district. One of his committee assignments is Transportation and Infrastructure, which includes 21st Century Freight Transportation, Aviation, Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. So it will come as no surprise that I was […]
The Sporty’s Foundation concludes successful second quarter bequests
For the second quarter of 2013, The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests in the amount of $35,498 to groups and organizations promoting youth programs, making the 2013 total to date $73,996. The top program was EAA’s Next Step, a year-round initiative in partnership with the Experimental Aircraft Association, where Young Eagles are encouraged to continue their […]
Newest Top Prop STC for Pilatus PC-6
The Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter is the newest beneficiary of a Hartzell Top Prop performance conversion certification. Turned by either a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20 or PT6A-27 gas turbine engine, Hartzell’s 4-blade propeller measures 96 inches in diameter for reduced noise and improved runway clearance, over the original 3-blade propeller, according to company officials. […]
Kinston Jet Center takes over FBO at ISO
KINSTON, N.C. — Following the departure of Delta Private Jets, Kinston Jet Center has assumed FBO operations at the Kinston Regional Jetport (ISO). Managed by ABS Aviation, Kinston Jet Center is committed to a providing a customer care-focused operation, says Michael A. Hodges, president and CEO of ABS Aviation. “We go above and beyond simply […]
PilotWorkshops releases free IFR scenario training app
PilotWorkshops.com has announced the release of its new IFR scenario-based training app for the iPad. Called “IFR Mastery,” the free app provides two IFR scenarios based on PilotWorkshops’ IFR Mastery online training. Within the app, pilots watch a video that sets the stage by putting them in a real, challenging IFR flight situation. After watching […]
IMC Club collaborates with PALS
The IMC Club International and Patient Airlift Services (PALS) have teamed to promote pilot proficiency and volunteerism across their combined 2,600 members. PALS arranges charitable flights for those in need, with more than 3,500 flight legs scheduled to date. The IMC Club International supports advanced pilot instrument flight proficiency and safety through more than 70 […]
Knots 2U introduces Pro-Split line of Cessna Strut Fairings
Knots 2U, Ltd. of Burlington, Wis., has released its Pro-Split Line of strut fairings for the Cessna 150, 152, 172, 180 and 182 models. The Pro-Split fairings make the installation of the strut to wing or strut to fuselage fairings significantly easier by eliminating the need to jack up the wing and remove the strut […]
Big pilot, small cockpit a bad combo
Aircraft: Christian Eagle II. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Seward, Neb. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight instructor, who had 9,700 hours, was seated in the front seat giving instruction for an airplane check-out to the private pilot in the rear seat of the biplane, who had logged about 1,700 hours. The engine lost power on takeoff […]