Signals of strength, stress in aircraft market
The bottom-line numbers for the year to date released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association show gains in all segments of GA aircraft sales, including strong performance by European airframers in the piston segment driving an 11.9-percent increase in piston airplane sales worldwide. Turbine deliveries held steady despite a dip for the market leader.
FAA grants AOPA request for more time to comment on Piper rudder AD
At the request of AOPA and others, the FAA extended into February the public comment deadline on a proposed airworthiness directive that would affect nearly 31,000 aircraft. The proposed AD requires replacement of rudder posts made from a certain carbon steel alloy.
MT-Propeller offers three-blade prop for Piper PA–23
MT-Propeller announced it has received FAA STC approval for its three-blade MTV-12 propeller for installation on Piper PA–23 series aircraft.
Pass the Vision Portion of Your Medical
It’s unbelievable how one simple change can dramatically improve your performance.
Pass the Vision Portion of Your Medical
It’s unbelievable how one simple change can dramatically improve your performance.
Angel Flight West celebrates milestone with star power
Critically acclaimed actor and general aviation pilot Edward Norton helped Angel Flight West mark a milestone in its mission to help people in need of access to healthcare on October 30.
Angel Flight West celebrates milestone with star power
Critically acclaimed actor and general aviation pilot Edward Norton helped Angel Flight West mark a milestone in its mission to help people in need of access to healthcare on October 30.
MT-Propeller announces new warbird propeller
MT-Propeller announced the company’s answer to the increasing challenge of sourcing old airworthy propeller parts for aging North American F–82 Twin Mustang and P–51 Mustang warbirds with engines up to 2,200 shaft horsepower.
Training and Safety Tip: The fine line between ‘legal’ and ‘smart’
As I stared at the computer screen mounted high in the corner near the terminal’s ceiling, I experienced what flight instructors call “recall failure.”
Van’s Aircraft reports cash crunch, prompts concern
With more than 11,000 kit builds completed by 2022, and hundreds more still in progress, Van’s Aircraft delivered “difficult” news on October 27 about the company’s financial state, and announced a two-week push to conduct an “internal assessment” that is likely to lead to price increases. Meanwhile, refunds are on hold and many customers voiced […]
