Companies Announce Landmark Development and Supply Agreement

At the annual Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, FL, Aviation Safety Resources announced that it has reach agreement with Marcie LaVanway to acquire 100% of the stock of Strong Enterprises, a leader in the parachute industry. Strong Enterprises designs, engineers, tests, and manufactures complete parachute systems. “The acquisition of Strong Enterprises adds a global leader in the parachute industry to the extensive product lines of ASR, and we are grateful for the opportunity to expand our capabilities. We look forward to a successful transition”, commented Larry Williams, ASR president and CEO.

More Than An Incredible Restoration, This Aircraft Was Part Of The Author’s Young Aviation Experience

By Anthony J. Liberatore As part of an evening stroll by the ANN team to survey the grounds before the show opening to look for stories, one plane stood out for this author. There it was… a rare 4 Place Taylorcraft 15A. It got me thinking, could it be? Growing up as a seaplane kid at Walt O'Connor's Seaplane Base in Agawam MA, it was well known Walt was a died in the wool Taylorcraft guy. Walter held 2 STC's for the 12D's included one for a H & W Muffler Conversion and the other for a C-85 conversion that utilized the short engine mount with a dished firewall.

This Event Is Free And Open To The Public

W&R Vets will host the largest birthday tribute of 2021 to celebrate World War II paratrooper Jim “Pee Wee” Martin’s 100th Birthday. The event will be at Skydive Greene County on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Three historic aircraft will fly over with a mass parachute drop to honor Martin, a paratrooper who jumped on D-Day as part of the 101st Airborne Division. The aircraft participating include, C-47 Placid Lassie of the Tunison Foundation, C-47 That’s All Brother and C-53 D-Day Doll are owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF).

From 2016 (YouTube Version): The Stemme S12 Powered Glider Offers Cadillac Features and a Glide Ratio of 53 to 1…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN news crew visited with the Director of Flight Operations and Maintenance for Stemme USA. Wes Chumley gave us an inside view of their new motorglider, known as the Stemme S12. The aircraft’s appearance at AirVenture is the first time it has been shown in the USA. Motorgliders come in various sizes and shapes, but the Stemme is quite different from most of them. It’s unique in that the engine is mounted in the front of the aircraft a

The Electric Powered 103 Amps Up The Crowd at Sun & Fun

By Anthony J. Liberatore Along one of the main thoroughfares in the Paradise City Lightplane area of Sun n Fun sits an Aerosport 103 that is sure to grab your attention via its bright Orange, Blue, and Lime Yellow sail cloth covering, shining in the Florida sun. But, that is not why the display is crammed with onlookers asking questions to Aerolite's Dennis Carley and his team. Instead, it is the 103's electric propulsion system (EPS) that is creating such a spark with the attendees. While Aerolite has been producing a 2-stroke powered version of their popular 103, this EPS is a 1st for them and according to the sales brochures, it is a purchasable option.

Switched Fuel Tanks And Shortly After, The Engine Began To Sputter

On July 26, 2020, about 1110 mountain daylight time, a Vans RV7, N514BS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Henefer, Utah. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during an uneventful flight, at an altitude of about 10,000 ft mean sea level, he switched fuel tanks and shortly after, the engine began to sputter. The pilot turned on the electric fuel boost pump and switched the fuel selector valve to the original position, and the engine began to operate normally.

Aero Linx: The Rhode Island Pilots Association The Rhode Island Pilots Association has more than 300 members in and around the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. As a member of RIPA, you can both participate with and benefit from us. We are here to promote the mutual benefit and welfare of our members as a part of the aviation community. We: Promote aviation safety Exchange information among our members as well as the general public concerning the aviation industry and general aviation Foster good will and camaraderie among our members Assist our members with issues relative to general aviation <

"With this award, NASA and our partners will complete the first crewed demonstration mission to the surface of the Moon in the 21st century as the agency takes a step forward for women's equality and long-term deep space exploration. This critical step puts humanity on a path to sustainable lunar exploration and keeps our eyes on missions farther into the solar system, including Mars." Source: Kathy Lueders, NASA's associate administrator for Human Explorations and Operations Mission Directorate, after the selection of SpaceX to provide a manned lunar landier to bring America back to the moon.