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Continental Motors Comments On ECi Cylinder AD

Says Company Was Incorrectly Named In AD As Manufacturer Of The Cylinders

Continental Motors Group issued a statement saying it was incorrectly named as the manufacturer of the cylinders referenced in the Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive, AD 2016-16-12. Continental Motors wishes to make it clear that the cylinders covered by this AD were not produced by Continental Motors Group or any of its affiliates.

Return From Oshkosh Leaves Student Pilot With Invaluable Training

Solo Trip To And From Oshkosh Was Exciting And Educational

While the voyage to AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is most commonly talked about in aviation circles, the trip home is equally trying. As a student pilot taking a Piper Cub across the country, I found that the trip home to Western Washington was made difficult due to headwinds, mechanical difficulties, and fatigue from the week.

Cutter Aviation To Build A New FBO Terminal At Colorado Springs Airport

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held Thursday

Cutter Aviation held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for its new FBO Executive Terminal at Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS). On hand for the groundbreaking were invited guests, airport officials and media. Joining Will Cutter, President & CEO, Steve Prieser, VP & CFO and Calvin Martin, GM from Cutter Aviation for the ceremony were Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers and Airport Director Dan Gallagher along with Cutter’s development partner Brad Henderson from Western LLC.

NASAO Awards First 'Henry O' Scholarship

University Of North Dakota Student Receives The $1,000 Award

A student attending the University of North Dakota has been selected to receive the first Henry Ogrodzinski (“Henry O”) Scholarship Award established by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). The $1,000 scholarship will be presented later this month to Jordan Aritt of Minnesota.

Marine Corps Tests Tiny Helicopter UAV

Pocket-Sized Drone Delivers Live Video Feeds From Three Cameras

The U.S. Marine Corps is conducting tests with the Black Hornet PD-100 helicopter drone that can deliver live video feeds from three cameras about a mile away.

NASA Charges Toward Greener Aviation With Novel Concepts

Concepts Selected Under NASA’s Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program

NASA has selected five green technology concepts that have the potential to transform the aviation industry in the next decade by reducing aircraft fuel use and emissions.

Pilot Charged With Operating An Aircraft Under The Influence Sentenced

Must Serve Five Years Probation, Surrender Pilot Certificate

A pilot who had been charged with operating and aircraft under the influence in Florida has been sentenced to five years probation and must surrender his pilot certificate.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.13.16)

"My trip to and from AirVenture in Oshkosh took 43 hours total and was done entirely solo. Having flown 2,944 miles round trip, I have been made a much better pilot." Source: ANN AirVenture stringer and student pilot Maria Morrison, 16, on her solo flight to and from AirVenture 2016 in a Piper Cub.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.13.16): Cruise Climb

A climb technique employed by aircraft, usually at a constant power setting, resulting in an increase of altitude as the aircraft weight decreases.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.13.16)

Hatz Biplane Association

The official webpage of the Hatz Biplane Association, dedicated to the education and enjoyment of building and flying Hatz CB-1, Classic, Bantam, and Kelly-D biplanes.