Lessons Learned – ADM to the Rescue
By David Offitzer | Illustrations by Barry Ross “Straight out departure approved, cleared for takeoff 29 Right” is a call I have received thousands of … Read More “Lessons Learned – ADM to the Rescue”
By David Offitzer | Illustrations by Barry Ross “Straight out departure approved, cleared for takeoff 29 Right” is a call I have received thousands of … Read More “Lessons Learned – ADM to the Rescue”
“Organization is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it’s not all mixed up.” These words from A.A. Milne, … Read More “Organize Your Flight Like a Pro”
By Marc Cook Van’s Aircraft filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week begs the question: How can the largest and most successful company in the kit-aircraft … Read More “How Did Van’s Get To a Chapter 11 Filing?”
Van’s Aircraft announced Monday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company pointed to recent material and financial challenges and emphasized that … Read More “Van’s Aircraft Announces Chapter 11 Filing”
At 3 p.m. on August 4, 2021, a beautiful bright yellow T-6 took off from McCharen Field Airport (M83) in West Point, Mississippi. The sky … Read More “After the Accident: Hard Deck Lessons”
While nothing about aviation can really be called ‘cheap,’ there are a few projects you can do to extend the life of your airplane, protect … Read More “DIY Tow Bar Upgrades”
Does Santa’s sleigh run on horsepower or reindeer power? The point is moot this week, as the jolly old soul opts for an updated mode … Read More “Rotorcraft or Reindeer?”
By Julie Boatman The FAA Reauthorization Bill made it this far through a polarized U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year. Now it faces an … Read More “GA Leaders Say FAA Reauthorization ‘Absolutely Critical’”
Hartzell Engine Tech, a prominent name in aviation, has successfully acquired Kelly Aero LLC, renowned for manufacturing aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts, and ignition harnesses … Read More “Hartzell Engine Tech Acquires Kelly Aero in Ignition Systems Deal”