Aviat Aircraft has received FAA approval for a new, shock-absorbing landing gear for the A-1C Husky. The gear will be standard equipment on all three versions of the Husky: those equipped with the 160, 180 and 200 hp engines. The 180 and 200 hp models have also been granted a 50-pound gross weight increase.
New England Air Museum to offer spring break programs
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn., will run five days of special activities during the April School break.
FlightSafety promotes Annett
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
FlightSafety International has promoted Randy Annett to assistant manager of the company’s Cessna Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas. He succeeds John Brasfield who has been promoted to Manager of FlightSafety’s Cessna Maintenance Training Center in Wichita.
Lack of fuel, sun-glare contribute to fatal accident
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This March 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Aircraft: Beech K35 Bonanza. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Boulder City, Nev. Aircraft damage: Destroyed.
What reportedly happened: The 45-year-old private pilot, who had about 300 hours in the Bonanza, was on a cross-country flight to an airport that he had previously visited several times. He contacted airport personnel 15 miles short of his intended destination, stating that he was low on fuel and that he needed to land immediately.
Say again?
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I get no joy out of admitting this, and I certainly mean no disrespect by discussing it publicly, but almost every week I get at least one email that makes no sense to me at all. I feel bad about that, because the person who sent the message almost certainly had something specific in mind. It seems likely they intended to convey an idea that was of importance to them. But they only got half the job done. They sent the email, they just forgot to read it to make sure it actually said what they intended it to before hitting the send button.
Of course poor communication isn’t limited to badly written emails. [Read more...]
FAA avgas research funding ‘critical’
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Officials at general aviation’s alphabet groups have sent a letter to Congress emphasizing that the FAA is a critical participant in continuing research to develop an unleaded aviation fuel, according to a report at AOPA.org. The letter urges Congressional support for funding in the agency’s fiscal 2013 budget.
AEA convention app released
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For the first time, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) has an app available to assist convention attendees on the go, sponsored by EDMO Distributors.
Quest to team with Northrop Grumman on special mission Kodiak
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Quest Aircraft Company, manufacturer of the Kokiak, will team with Northrop Grumman Corp. to develop the Air Claw special mission demonstrator based on the Kodiak airframe.
Grime-Off general aviation cleaning products at Aircraft Spruce
March 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has introduced a new line of 100% biodegradable cleaning products for general aviation aircraft.
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