Posted on September 30th, 2010 by When you are restoring a vintage aircraft, it can be quite a challenge to meet self-imposed deadlines. Presley Melton of North Little Rock, Ark., knows this only too well as the owner of a 1943 Howard DGA-15P. Please share: Continue Reading →
SHA to sell Aveo lights
Posted on September 28th, 2010 by Ben Sclair
South St. Paul, Minnesota’s Sierra Hotel Aero (SHA) has formed a dealer partnership with Aveo Engineering for Aveo’s line of aircraft lighting products. SHA, which is also the type certificate holder for Navion Aircraft, can also install Aveo lighting. Continue Reading →
Gross weight increase for CH 750
Posted on September 22nd, 2010 by Janice Wood
Zenith Aircraft Co. has unveiled a design gross weight increase for the STOL CH 750 kit aircraft, which has been increased 120 lbs. from 1,320 lbs. to 1,440 lbs. Continue Reading →
Magic carpet: Building an RV-10 to enjoy in retirement
Posted on September 19th, 2010 by Janice Wood
As he was nearing retirement as a corporate pilot, David Maib and his wife, Mary, started discussing what kind of plane they wanted for their retirement “magic carpet.” Continue Reading →
Washington-based pilots sweep Stearman flying awards
Posted on September 15th, 2010 by Ben Sclair
SPOKANE, Washington — Felts Field (KSFF) Airport-based pilots swept the national flying competition awards for “Four-Ship” formation flying and the Aerobatic competitions during the 39th Annual National Stearman Fly-in, held in Galesburg, Illinois (Sept. 6-11). Continue Reading →
Two-part video of IMC descent following engine failure
Posted on September 1st, 2010 by Ben Sclair
Imagine being above the clouds when engine trouble occurs. Well, imagine no more. Following are two YouTube videos (Part I, Part II) of a Lancair Legacy pilot safely descending in IMC from Flight Level 180 over the mountains of Oregon.... Continue Reading →
Fond du Lac plays host to auction
Posted on July 22nd, 2010 by Ben Sclair
Flight Level Aircraft Auctions will host an aircraft auction at the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin airport (KFLD) on July 29 and 30. Flight Level held its first auction at Sun ‘n Fun in April. As of now, the website shows... Continue Reading →
CAP reaches oil spill response milestone
Posted on July 22nd, 2010 by Ben Sclair
Civil Air Patrol‘s Deepwater Horizon Response has surpassed 10,000 volunteer hours and 1,000 hours of flight time providing aerial oil spill reconnaissance along the Gulf Coast. As the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP pilots fly the coastline... Continue Reading →
American Legend delivers first G3X Smart Cub
Posted on July 20th, 2010 by Janice Wood
American Legend Aircraft has delivered its Garmin G3X-equipped Legend Smart Cub. The Legend Cub is a certified sport aircraft similar to the classic Piper Cub and powered by a 100-hp Continental motor. The new Garmin G3X is a multifunction glass... Continue Reading →
Do you lease your plane to a third party?
Posted on July 18th, 2010 by Ben Sclair
Do you lease your aircraft to a third party in return for income generated through rentals? If so, a one hour webinar entitled Dealing with the IRS Passive Loss Limitations might be of interest. The webinar will be presented on... Continue Reading →
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