Greg Robbins, president of Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), was recently awarded the W.W. Estridge Award during the University Aviation Association 2024 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo in Memphis, Tennessee.
Aircraft
Picture of the Day: UH60 fly-by
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “Used a slower shutter speed to pan and show the motion and speed of this UH60 helicopter at the Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Not your father’s electrical system
It is interesting how electrical systems have changed over the 100-plus years of flight, and especially in recent times. It’s something for traditionally-trained pilots to think about when stepping into newer airplanes, because even today’s Cessna 172, well, it isn’t your father’s Cessna 172.
Yingling Aviation acquires Bevan Aviation
Bevan Aviation is an aircraft maintenance provider based at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT).
Picture of the Day: Air attack grounded
Robert Russell submitted this photo and note: “A pair of Canadair CL215T fire attack Air Tankers sit on the tarmac at Reno-Stead Airport (KRTS) in Nevada. The tankers operated by Bridger Air Tanker out of Montana, were aiding the fire fight on the recent Davis fire in Reno, Nevada. On this day all attack aircraft were grounded due to unprecedented severe winds and turbulence over the fire.”
Mother Nature always wins
There are remedies for virtually all the obstacles we are likely to encounter in flight and in life. The real variable is whether we will take the precautions necessary to be safe or not. Too many of us play fast and loose with the risks. The resulting accidents present general aviation in a poor light to those who stand on the outside looking in. They see us as dangerous and, frankly, some of us are.
MT-Propeller expands footprint at Straubing Airport
MT-Propeller has opened three new buildings at its headquarters at Germany’s Straubing Airport. The trio of buildings add 86,000 square feet of space, more than doubling total space to 161,000 square feet at the airport.
Flex-fuel injection for Rotax engines unveiled
Unicorn Aviation, a Swiss-French company, has introduced a redundant, flex-fuel injection system for Rotax engines.
Picture of the Day: Mountain fishing
Ron Bailey submitted this photo and note: “Evening fishing on a high mountain lake courtesy the Keller Super Cub.”