Beringer debuts nosewheel for Twin Otter
Posted on February 5th, 2013 by Janice Wood
The Beringer Co. has launched its new STC’d nosewheel for Twin Otter DHC-6. Continue Reading →
Janitrol, Southwind heater AD relief from C&D Associates
Posted on February 5th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
BUCHANAN, Mich. – Owners of aircraft with Janitrol or South Wind heaters have long had to comply with an airworthiness directive (A.D.) to repeatedly test for heater pressure decay. No longer. Continue Reading →
Warbird nose artist at museum
Posted on February 5th, 2013 by Janice Wood
On Feb. 17, as part of its February Open Cockpit event, the New England Air Museum welcomes Connecticut native Gary Velasco, who has developed a reputation as one of the finest “nose artists” in the business. Continue Reading →
Glastar pilot forgets the gear
Posted on February 5th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Glastar. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Wilsonville, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot took off from the airport in his amphibious experimental airplane with the intention of flying a closed traffic pattern. Because he planned to land... Continue Reading →
The post-war bubble
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Dennis Parks
On May 17, 1945, with the war in Europe ending and military production being cut back, the War Production Board announced the end of the prohibition on the production of civilian aircraft, providing such manufacturing didn’t interfere with war output.... Continue Reading →
Innospec news — a shot across the bow?
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Kent Misegades
Early last week my inbox starting filling with breathless news that Innospec, the world’s last producer of Tetraethyllead (TEL), the amazing chemical compound that gives avgas such excellent anti-detonant properties, is planning to end production in 2013. Continue Reading →
Innovations: Add ANR to your old headset
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Janice Wood
Many pilots have upgraded their headset to one of the many popular ANR headsets on the market. But what to do for a passenger without a headset or for someone yet to make the leap to an ANR? Continue Reading →
February Mooney Flyer online
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
Mooney pilot? Mooney fan? Just interested? The February issue of The Mooney Flyer is available now (download PDF) for all the above… and anyone else. Continue Reading →
Try Flight Guide iEFB for free
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
Still exploring the many options available for flight planning and navigation via app? If so, Airguide Publications is making their Flight Guide iEFB IFR/VFR Plus available for free for 30 days. Download the app from Apple’s App Store to your iPad, create... Continue Reading →
NTSB commends AOPA for response to safety recommendations
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Janice Wood
National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman has praised the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for its response to NTSB safety recommendations. Continue Reading →
FAA mandates inspections of older Pipers
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Janice Wood
In a new Service Bulletin, the FAA is mandating enhanced inspections and repairs where necessary to cables that control tail surfaces on about 30,000 Piper aircraft. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the bulletin, prompted by at... Continue Reading →
Paragon FBO network grows
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Janice Wood
Paragon Aviation Group continues to expand its roster of independent FBOs in The Paragon Network with the addition of DuPage Flight Center (DPA) in Chicago and Henriksen Jet Center (TME) in Houston. Continue Reading →
Court approves Hawker Beechcraft’s reorganization plan
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Janice Wood
WICHITA – The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved Hawker Beechcraft’s Joint Plan of Reorganization (Plan), paving the way for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the second half of February. Continue Reading →
In-flight engine failure for Aeronca
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Aeronca O-58C. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Minor. Location: San Luis Obispo, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was in cruise flight at 3,500 feet MSL when the engine quit. Continue Reading →
Lessons from the NFL
Posted on February 3rd, 2013 by Ben Sclair
A few days before the Seattle Seahawks played the Washington Redskins in the Wild Card round of the National Football League playoffs, General Aviation News columnist, and nearly Washington D.C. resident Charles Spence emailed me to poke a little fun... Continue Reading →
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