WhirlWind Propellers manufactures composite constant-speed and ground-adjustable propellers for the light-sport, experimental, and unmanned aircraft markets, according to Hartzell officials. It also designs proof of concept propellers for emerging applications.
Aircraft
Air Plains introduces second PMA Airbox for Cessna 172s
Air Plains Services has gained a second PMA for new-build Cessna 172 airboxes, this time for a short airbox designed to fit Cessna 172 N and P models with the original O-320 Lycoming engine
Picture of the Day: Serenity at sunset
Andy Luebke submitted this photo and note: “My wife Jolene snapped this picture on our way home to Spokane (KSFF) from Nampa (KMAN). It was a beautiful flight home, with calm air and fantastic views at 8,500 feet.”
$13.5 million in FAA grants awarded to develop the next generation of aviation professionals
The FAA will award $13.5 million in grants to 32 schools across the nation to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.
Oklahoma to invest $316 million in airports
The FY2025-2029 Airport Construction Plan includes 125 projects across the state, including 44 officials call “pro-growth development projects.”
100 and counting…
Pipistrel report the completed production of its 100th Velis Electro, the world’s first type-certified electric aircraft.
Diamond crashes after mechanic fails to set correct engine timing
Maintenance personnel’s failure to set the correct engine timing after the replacement of a cylinder head and exhaust camshaft before the accident flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Ready for an evening flight
Kent Shoemaker submitted this photo and note: “My Cherokee 180 facing west at sunset, ready for an evening flight.”
It’s not about the cookies
Can you imagine what would happen if every member of every Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter threw a few bucks into a pot to start a scholarship for a local kid who wants to fly but can’t afford it? What if every local pilot’s association member did the same? Imagine if the businesses we worked for did something similar.