“This is one product that does it all, from small repairs to large aircraft,” said Richard Giles, Global Technical Services and Training Manager for Sherwin-Williams.
Picture of the Day: Chasing shadows
Cheryl Goodwin submitted this photo with a note: “On final for Runway 26 at Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional Airport (KTWTF) in Twin Falls, Idaho, in the Commemorative Air Force’s fabulous B-17 ‘Sentimental Journey’ during her Flying Legends of Victory Summer tour 2023.”
Textron Aviation Flight Adventure set to take off in 2025
The new exhibition at the Wichita based Exploration Place “seeks to inspire the dreams of residents and visitors in aviation, STEM, and the freedom of flight,” according to museum officials.
McFarlane Aviation acquires PMA Products
PMA Products produces FAA-PMA approved products for a wide range of aircraft, such as Piper, Beechcraft, and Cessna, as well as PT6 turboshaft engines.
True Blue Power unveils 50 amp-hour lithium-ion battery
The new Gen5 TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery is a 50 amp-hour, engine-start battery. Its dimensions are equivalent to the industry standard 44 amp-hour battery, while offering more power, less weight, and zero maintenance, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Margaret on her 90th birthday
David Hett submitted this photo and note: “Margaret is a retired nurse from Wales. She came to Canada in 1954. She loves to fly, so I take her up at least once or twice a year, but always on her birthday. I am based in Teslin, Yukon. We are about to fly over to the Llewellyn Glacier so that Margaret can take some pictures.”
Forget the $100 hamburger: Flying to play disc golf
Taylorcraft pilot Kevin Brooker combines two of his passions: Flying and disc golf.
What does 2024 look like for FBOs?
An annual FBO Fuel Sales Survey and Industry Forecast finds that fuel sales were down in 2023, with 41% of FBOs saying they say a reduction in fuel sales from 2022. The survey also asked about the top concerns for the industry in 2024, with answers ranging from the high cost of building hangars to the potential costs to transition to unleaded fuel.
SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair expands
What started as a one-day, five-hour event has grown to a six-day event, JSFirm officials noted.