By MARY ROSENBLUM Hangared at the Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) in Oregon, I got involved when I found out that a power generating plant, proposed for a site less than a half mile from runway centerline would seriously hamper operations at the airport by creating a fog plume from its cooling towers, as well as locating […]
General Aviation
The secrets behind an air-to-air photo shoot
Dancing with the Stars. Air 2 Air photo Seminar with Moose Peterso KISSIMMEE, Fla. — For the photographer on an air-to-air photo mission, there is one simple goal: Getting a great shot. For the pilots involved in the formation shoot, the prime directive is safety. To accomplish both, planning is the key. Moose Peterson’s Air2air […]
First Eclipse 550 powers up
Eclipse Aerospace has celebrated a major production milestone — the first power up of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. The first production Eclipse 550 aircraft successfully powered up its two Pratt & Whitney PW610F engines, and the aircraft systems came on line March 18 at the company’s facility in Albuquerque, N.M. Eclipse Aerospace […]
Showcase Sprints and Cat Shot debut at SUN ’n FUN
A pair of fun events for performance enthusiasts will be held at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport during SUN ’n FUN, which is slated for April 9-14. “Here is the opportunity to demonstrate your piloting precision and test your airplane’s performance in a time trial,” organizers promise. The events will be held Wednesday, April 10, during the […]
Tool set designed by mechanic debuts
Kustom Aviation Services of Palatka, Florida, introduces a line of mechanics tools, designed by a mechanic. The three-piece tool set the company’s Piston Pin Removal Tool, for pushing out stuck wrist pins, the Continental Pushrod Tube Spring Compressor, which makes for fast easy removal of push rod tubes, and a Rocker Shaft Tools for holding […]
Kitchener completes upgrade package for Cessna 208
Ontario, Canada — Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) as completed a new avionics upgrade package for the Cessna C208 Caravan. The heart of the upgrade is an Aspen EFD-1000C3 PFD and Class B TAWS. “For hardworking Caravans – especially those in commercial operations – this mod can really make a difference” says KAAV President Barry Aylward. […]
Student pilot loses control
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Republic, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing forward slips to a landing for his private pilot checkride, which was scheduled for the following day. He had logged 130 hours, of which 39 hours was as pilot-in-command. He performed a no-flap landing and when […]
Embracing the seaplane lifestyle
Not many people can say they pursued their seaplane rating out of necessity, but Greg Corrado from Port Orchard, Wash., can. He always had an interest in aviation but it wasn’t until he reached his 40s that he had both the time — and a financial reason — to pursue his wings. “My wife Mary […]
Budget cuts threaten Civil Air Patrol
Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) has introduced an amendment to the new defense spending bill that would dramatically reduce funding for CAP missions and programs for Fiscal Year 2013. The Senate is expected to vote on the amendment on Monday, March 18. This amendment (called #50) would be made to HR 933, the full-year Continuing Appropriations […]