All Entries in the "Aircraft" Category
Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 is a low-wing, cantilever all-metal monoplane with retractable gear and which first flew on December 17, 1935, and remains today as one of the most beloved of all aircraft. The original design was so satisfactory that the basic specifications for the aircraft were never changed. Designed by Donald Douglas, construction on the [...]
DC-3 Max Effort Flights at AirVenture 2010
By now everyone knows that this is the 75th anniversary of one of the greatest aircraft ever built – the venerable Douglas DC-3. And this year will feature the “DC-3 Max Effort Flights at AirVenture 2010″! The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has designated Tuesday, July 27th as “Max Effort Day” for all DC-3s, including C-47 [...]
Register Your Aircraft- Again!
In an effort to create a more accurate database of registered aircraft the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a final rule this week which changes the way in which aircraft are registered. Under current regulations aircraft are required to be registered only once, and if the aircraft is sold, scrapped or destroyed the owners [...]
Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast For General Aviation
On May 27, 2010 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its final rule pertaining to Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast, also known as ADS-B. Considered by the FAA to be a critical building block for the NextGen air traffic management system, implementation will cost general aviation operators between $ 1.2 billion and $ 4.5 billion. [...]
The DC-3 Reunion
Unfortunately, the planned mass fly-in of DC-3s in celebration of the 75th anniversary of this wonderful aircraft to Oshkosh and AirVenture will not happen, as many had feared. The Douglas DC-3 is perhaps one of the most widely known passenger aircraft in the world, and while designed and first flown in 1935 many of these [...]
Burn Jet Fuel In Piston Engines
What would you think if you could burn jet fuel in your piston powered engine as opposed to 100LL? As the quest for a replacement heats up, a company in Maryland may have the solution. All it takes is the right piston, a little tweaking of the cylinder and some trick fuel injection timing. That’s [...]
SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ Ford Mustang
Aviation-themed Build #1 of 1 Ford Mustang SR-71 “Blackbird” to be sold at auction July 29, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with proceeds supporting youth experiences and education. DEARBORN, Mich., July 14, 2010 – Two automotive icons, legendary racer and manufacturer Carroll Shelby, and world-renowned racer, engineer and designer Jack Roush, have come together in their [...]
