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Rare aircraft, part of the Shuttleworth Collection, was performing at an airshow when the landing accident occurred.

Van’s Aircraft delivered a Cub-yellow RV-12iS, the first aircraft certified under the fFAA’s new MOSAIC Part 22 rule, to Tom Snow during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Snow, an EAA lifetime member, plans to lease the aircraft to the Crystal Air flight school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The RV-12iS has the advantage of meeting the MOSAIC standards before […]

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics debuted its latest True Blue Power TB50 lithium-ion engine-start battery by flying it into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in the company’s SIAI-Marchetti S.211 military trainer and light-attack jet. Company president Matthew Harrah was, as usual, at the controls for the arrival.  The S.211 serves as the main test platform for Mid-Continent Instruments […]

Cirrus Aircraft unveiled a new trainer aircraft, the TRAC10, designed to suit the fast-track training process for student pilots pursuing commercial and airline careers through professional and collegiate flight schools. The airplane, which bears a strong family resemblance to the Cirrus SR series of piston singles, joins the company’s TRAC training lineup, which includes the […]

Hartzell Propeller’s new Frontier prop is available for Cessna 180 Skywagons following the FAA approval of the company’s supplemental type certificate for the upgrade. The 88-inch, all-aluminum propeller is designed to boost performance. Aimed at Skywagon models A through J, powered by Continental O-470 engines, the Frontier is part of Hartzell’s growing Top Prop lineup […]

Wheel and brake system manufacturer Cleveland Wheel & Brake Systems has entered a new long-term agreement with Pilatus to continue supplying wheel and brake assemblies for the Swiss company’s PC-24 business jet through 2036. The two companies began their latest relationship with an original equipment brake supply agreement for the PC-12 Pro, which went on […]

Recently, while gardening on a clear, sunny day, I heard the throb of an aircraft engine in the distance. As the sound grew clearer I suspected it came from an older model, maybe powered by a vintage Continental, 90 hp or less. The engine’s tone was relaxed, as if just cruising along at relatively low […]

For those of us who tend to choose the “continue on the web” option when calling up our favorite online tools and information sources through websites, Garmin has made flight planning a bit easier. Garmin’s popular SmartCharts flight planning and charting tool, known for decluttering chart data and helping pilots focus on the most relevant […]

Compact upgrade brings high-speed Wi-Fi to the cabin.

Delivery of first certifiable batteries moves SFX1 hybrid aircraft toward first flight planned later this year.

Return of Unlimited and Sport aircraft is expected to increase excitement and attendance.

Avoiding cold starts can boost your engine’s longevity.