Changing the way the FAA does business
Posted on January 31st, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michael Huerta, the new administrator at the FAA, sees challenges ahead for all aviation, which creates the need for government and the private sector to work together to resolve those challenges “to achieve the opportunities the next... Continue Reading →
Air Creation Skypper wins SLSA #130
Posted on January 31st, 2013 by Dan Johnson
Congratulations to Air Creation USA for winning Special Light-Sport Aircraft approval for its newest weight-shift control aircraft called the Skypper. Continue Reading →
Northstar Flight Lab takes off
Posted on January 31st, 2013 by Ben Sclair
REDMOND, Ore. – RDD Enterprises has added a new advanced flight training center named Northstar Flight Lab, designed to cater to the needs of pilots operating technologically advanced aircraft (TAA). Continue Reading →
Dynon launches SkyView 5.1
Posted on January 31st, 2013 by Janice Wood
Dynon Avionics has added internal data logging to the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. Continue Reading →
Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame announces Class of 2013
Posted on January 31st, 2013 by Janice Wood
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2013 enshrinees: Continue Reading →
New sponsor for AOPA Airports Directory
Posted on January 31st, 2013 by Janice Wood
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is now the sponsor of AOPA Airports, a directory of public-use airports and FBOs across the United States. Continue Reading →
Gear failure for Cessna pilot
Posted on January 31st, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Houston, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was returning to the airport after a short flight, performed the before-landing checklist, which included verification of landing gear extension. Continue Reading →
Building a better yardstick
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by Jamie Beckett
Periodically, I, like all pilots, am asked to divulge how many hours I’ve logged. How much of that total is single engine and how much is multi engine? I’m asked to break out the land plane time from the seaplane... Continue Reading →
First CTLSi with ADS-B
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by Dan Johnson
Aviators love abbreviations and one that has invaded light aviation recently is ADS-B. FAA’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast service brings two major benefits for aircraft that install new equipment: Free weather and traffic. LSA market leader Flight Design recently completed the... Continue Reading →
Innovations: Wash your plane without water
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by Janice Wood
Want to save time washing your plane? Check out the Wash Wax Mop, which will clean your aircraft without water or the need for a ladder. Continue Reading →
Just Aircraft introduces Highlander SuperStol
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by Janice Wood
WALHALLA, S.C. — Just Aircraft Co. recently completed flight testing on its new Highlander SuperStol, which can be built from a kit in the Experimental Amateur-Built category or certified as an Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA). Continue Reading →
AeroLEDs releases new MicroSun taxi/recognition light
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by Janice Wood
AeroLEDs has increased the light output of its MicroSun light from 5,000 candela to 8,000. Originally designed as a direct replacement for recognition lights in the wingtip of Cirrus aircraft, the MicroSun has proven popular with Experimental, LSA Continue Reading →
California Power Systems releases catalog
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by Janice Wood
Now available is the new 2013 California Power Systems parts catalog. Continue Reading →
EZ-Viking Crimp Tool debuts
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by Janice Wood
CAMARILLO, Calif. —Platinum Tools has introduced the EZ-VIKING crimp tool. Continue Reading →
Engine loses power on takeoff
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Twin Comanche. Injuries: 1 Serious Location: Big Bear City, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane had recently undergone maintenance, which included the overhaul of both engines. Continue Reading →
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