The Sporty’s Foundation has issued its Annual Report, detailing its activities and bequests during 2012. “Since its inception, The Sporty’s Foundation has provided more than $800,000 in support to assist organizations and programs with a positive force on the health of the general aviation industry,” says Sporty’s Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers. “We have always […]
General Aviation
Innovations: Can you hear me now?
Oregon’s Hillsboro Aviation operates a number of turbine helicopters for various missions, primarily firefighting during the fire season, and search and rescue missions. Passengers are typically the company’s crew and employees of the contracting agency, noted Tom Dalquist. “The need to communicate with a number of various operators is required from a number of different […]
300th segment of EAA’s Hints for Homebuilders posted
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Hints for Homebuilders instructional video series has now generated more than 3.1 million views, according to association officials, who note that the instructional series has just released its 300th webisode. The Hints for Homebuilders series was launched nearly five years ago, and features EAA members helping other members. […]
New case makes kneeboard for iPad Mini
PilotMall.com has introduced a new, multi-function kneeboard/hard case for the iPad Mini. The case has an adjustable hold-flat leg strap for easy placement on the pilot’s knee, company officials note. A 360° rotating cradle accommodates both portrait and landscape viewing formats. Detaching the leg strap, the case also stands on a desk at a comfortable […]
Duncan Aviation opens facility at PDX
Duncan Aviation has opened a satellite facility at Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Ore., in partnership with Flightcraft. The shop specializes in avionics installation and repair. Located on the international airport at 7777 NE Airport Way, this shop is the newest in Duncan Aviation’s growing network of 30 facilities located throughout the United States. […]
Bad hose brings down Cessna
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Wikieup, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: A student pilot and CFI were in cruise flight when the engine power became intermittent, followed by a total loss of power. The CFI established best-glide airspeed for the forced landing. During the landing roll on rough terrain, the airplane’s nose […]
Do you love backcountry flying?
Our Feb. 22 print issue will feature a special focus on Backcountry Flying and while we have a lot of great stories lined up (with a lot of help from the Recreational Aviation Foundation), we wanted to tap into the experiences and knowledge of our readers. We’re looking for your stories — Why do you […]
To lean or not to lean, that is the question
I’ve recently received several emails regarding whether to operate lean of peak (LOP) or to stay on the rich side. Let’s start with a short review of the chemistry and physics of combustion. Liquid avgas will not burn — it must be mixed with air. The chemically correct or stoichiometric ratio of air to fuel […]
Twin Commander University slated
This year’s Twin Commander University is slated for April 25-27 in Scottsdale, Ariz. In 1996 Twin Commander Aircraft expanded its annual Service Center Symposium to include a two-day owner/operator conference dubbed the University Program. The program included “advanced seminars on pilot proficiency, powerplant maintenance, old and new systems in the airframe, safety concerns, and new […]