AirCar, a dual-mode car-aircraft, moved closer to production with the milestone 35-minute flight from the international airport in Nitra to the international airport in Bratislava, Slovakia, on June 28, 2021.
Aircraft
Monocoupe Fever
Ever since the Golden Age, Monocoupes have captivated general aviation pilots, who happily admit they have “Monocoupe fever.” Three of the antiques were on hand at the 2020 Antique Aircraft Association fly-in and their owners tell their stories.
Collaboration adds aircraft interior design to Carpenter Avionics’ offerings
“As we approach our 40th anniversary, we decided this was the great time to make a major step into our future by expanding our mission and introducing an array of interior upgrade services to complement our portfolio of avionics services,” said Mark Lee, CEO at Carpenter Avionics. “Customers have told us they want a one-stop solution for their aircraft avionics and interior needs, and they seek exceptional quality in both areas. We’ve wanted to address this need in a unique and compelling way. Now, we can.”
The perfect airplane, Part 2
I am once again thinking of an airplane that might grace my hangar. But which one? There are so many to choose from. Classics, biplanes, taildraggers, zippy quick composite machines, and the stalwart aluminum monocoque models of the mid-20th Century all take up space in my imagination from time to time. But the perfect airplane has to have the right price and fit the mission for this stage of my life.
General aviation saves the day
“GA was much more significant in our business in 2020,” says Shön Taylor of Red Rock Reef. “It has proven to be a lifesaver for some of our clients.”
Who’s responsible for the maintenance of your airplane?
“Pilots and owners should be proactive in their approach to maintenance, understand airworthiness responsibilities, and know the value of proper maintenance documentation and effective communication with their mechanics and repair shops,” FAA officials note in a recent video, “Understanding Owner/Mechanic Roles and Responsibilities.”
Desser Aerospace launches eCommerce website
The shop.desser.com website development team was focused on providing a “comprehensive ordering tool for new and retread tires, tubes, brakes, linings, batteries, hoses, aircraft transparencies, and related aircraft components for virtually every aircraft flying today,” according to company officials.
Searching aircraft records just got a little easier
Built specifically for business and general aviation aircraft owners and operators, Bluetail allows aircraft owners to store, search and share data, including logbooks, manuals, maintenance documents, and more.
Latest numbers shows ‘progress’ for GA
In its general aviation aircraft shipments and billings report for the first quarter of 2021, GAMA reports that deliveries increased for turbine helicopters and propeller airplanes, while business jet and piston helicopter shipments were flat compared to the same period of 2020, which in its closing weeks saw the onset of the pandemic.