AOPA has sent a letter to the FAA calling for “greater flexibility in the pending policy” regarding through-the-fence (TTF) agreements at public-use airports on a story posted today on its website. An excerpt from the story… “In many ways, residential airparks or hangar homes can provide security and economic benefits to the airport and support […]
199-pound O200 from TCM
Mobile, AL – Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) introduced its O200 Lightweight Engine for sale to the Piston Aircraft market. The O200 Lightweight Engine line is purpose-built for the Light Sport and Kit Aircraft markets. (O200 spec sheet). “The O200 Lightweight Engine offers aircraft builders a certified and pedigreed engine that is lighter in weight without […]
Link: ‘From a Concerned Pilot’
Following is an excerpt of a post titled, “From a Concerned Pilot” on the Transterrestrial Musings blog that is making its way around the internet. If you haven’t seen it, the original post and the comments are worth a read. A tiny minority of Americans, a minority of which I am a member, are airplane […]
SkySpark sets speed record
Check out this video of the SkySpark‘s (an electric-powered airplane) record setting flight.
The Grand Finale Biplane Expo
Charlie Harris, Chairman of the National Biplane Association submitted the following report from “The Grande Finale Biplane Expo” in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After 23 successful years, the event is being retired. Below is a photo gallery from the show. Images from Rick Bryant of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Under three days of perfect blue skies and full moon […]
Hal Wright, newsman
As a newspaperman, and a pilot, this CBS News story is a kick. Do yourself a favor. Take a 5-minute break and watch this video. Enjoy! (Note: there is a 30-second commercial before the video starts.)
First Piston Aircraft Expo at Galvin
Galvin Flying Services hosted its first Piston Aircraft Expo last Friday at Seattle’s Boeing Field. The idea was simple enough. Galvin opened a portion of their ramp to showcase some of the new aircraft a prospective buyer might find on the market. This was not a Galvin exclusive event either. Pete Aldassy, an aircraft salesman […]
2009 Ranger, Texas Fly-In video
A note from Jared Calvert in Ranger, Texas pointed us to this video from the Ranger Fly-In and Airshow this Memorial Day week-end. The video is by Clipper pilot Wesley Perkins.
UND wings 15th national championship
The University of North Dakota (UND) Flying Team recorded their 15th National Championship at the recently concluded National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON competition in St. Louis. “The NIFA National Championship is equivalent to the NCAA Championships for athletics,” said Bruce Smith, dean of UND Aerospace. “It is a benchmark for measuring the overall excellence […]