“We essentially have a brand-new airport,” said Airport Director Roy Sieger. “The General Aviation Terminal will be the capstone project for the transition from a rural landing strip to an executive airport and will be a grand gateway to our community.”
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Hartzell Pathfinder prop approve for Aviat Husky
The three-blade Pathfinder replaces existing two-blade composite, aluminum, and wood propellers on Aviat Husky models A-1, A-1A, A-1B, A-1C-180, and A-1C-200. It is approved for aircraft powered by Lycoming O-360-C1G (180 hp) and IO-360-A1D6 (200 hp) piston engines.
Missing bolt ends multi-engine check ride
Probable Cause: The stabilator trim rod assembly separated from the stabilator link assembly due to a missing connecting bolt, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control of the airplane.
Picture of the Day: Sparkling Spartan
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “The Triple Tree Aerodrome’s Spartan Executive sparkles in the morning sun at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.”
Seeing double
It’s rare to see a Fairchild 24 flying these days. But in South Texas, two friends are flying their Fairchild 24s together in hopes they can help keep aviation’s golden age alive.
Incentives unveiled to boost ATC workforce
The agency is offering incentives to keep experienced controllers on the job, while new hiring continues with a focus on veteran military controllers.
Diamond Flying Club takes off
DFC will serve as a platform to connect aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts with the Diamond Aircraft company, an online forum, and to coordinate suppliers, flight schools, dealers, and service providers.
Celebrate the flight that changed everything
Designed to honor aviation’s most unforgettable rite of passage, the picture frame features pilot wings and an inspirational inscription: “The first solo is the only flight you take off as a student and land as a pilot.”
Controller loses situational awareness
I believe the cause of this near mid air collision was the Tower Controller’s lack of situational awareness. I do not believe he knew we were both on the downwind until he made a mistake. There were two planes in the pattern and a small plane flying a practice approach inbound, as well as a jet inbound, which I believe led to task saturation for the controller and the loss of situational awareness.