It all started when a Midwestern farmer plowed up his corn to pursue a dream. People came. But there was still a cold, hard world out there, and eventually the dream fell into jeopardy. Now, Galt Field is up for sale for $2.9 million, not bad considering it comes with a renovated farm house, 19 […]
General Aviation
More than 15,000 Young Eagles enroll in Sporty’s flight training course
A partnership between the Experimental Aircraft Association and Sporty’s Pilot Shop has allowed more than 15,000 Young Eagles to pursue aviation interests beyond their first flight through Sporty’s Complete Flight Training Course, as part of EAA’s Flight Plan program, which provides free access to Sporty’s Complete Flight Training Course online. Since the joint effort began […]
Soloy develops solution to Woodward propeller governor overhaul
Soloy Aviation Solutions has completed the drawings and testing for a propeller governor replacement for the Soloy Cessna 206/207 MKI Turbine Pac. Soloy has used the Woodward propeller governor exclusively until Woodward transferred this line of products to Honeywell. “While the Soloy gearboxes seem to last forever, vendor supplied accessories come and go based on […]
Peerless Electronics opens online store
Peerless Electronics, Inc., a factory authorized, stocking distributor of electromechanical and interconnect products, has launched its new online aerospace e-commerce store. Peerless customers will save time and find it easier to shop online from product catalogs tailored to the aerospace specific industry from Peerless’ large inventory of electro-mechanical and interconnect components, company officials said. Each […]
Sky3D Aviation Camera System debuts
Sky3D has introduced the Sky3D Aviation Camera System. Sky3D’s proprietary software allows users to create wide-angle 3D videos for use on 3D TVs and theater systems, company officials said. By utilizing two cameras (left and right) separated by more than 25 feet, the Sky3D system creates an extreme baseline, allowing for unprecedented detail at altitude, […]
iFlightPlanner introduces A/FD, weather and chart widget
iFlightPlanner has released the iFlightPlanner Widget, designed to allow the addition of iFlightPlanner’s airport and aviation weather information to any website. Pilots and aviation enthusiasts who are signed into an iFlightPlanner free or premium account gain 1-click access to a complete Airport/Facility Directory, Weather Center and aviation charts through any website that hosts the iFlightPlanner […]
First flight, last flight
This August 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: RV-6A. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Nampa, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was performing a series of high-speed taxi test runs […]
Green with envy?
No matter where he goes, Tim Fox’s green Ercoupe draws a crowd “The first time I saw it, I thought, ‘my God, that is green!’” says Tim Fox, of Fort Wayne, Ind., describing the first time he laid eyes on his Ercoupe. “Green” does not even come close to describing Fox’s 1946-C model. At last […]
Political convention TFRs demand serious study
The FAA has issued first notices of flight restrictions for the two political conventions and flights to, from or through the areas — Tampa, Florida, and Charlotte, N.C. — will be affected, with pilots needing to be alert not only for the announced early Temporary Flight Restrictions, but also for any last-minute changes or additions […]