The 560,000-square-foot facility currently manufactures components for Honeywell’s avionics, safety and flight control systems, and radio frequency systems for traffic collision avoidance, radar altimeters, and weather radar.
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McFarlane Aviation introduces Stabilizer Bracket Installer Tool
The Stabilizer Bracket Installation Tool, known as TOOL136, is key to precise installation of the horizontal stabilizer inner hinge brackets on Cessna 180, 182, and 185 aircraft, according to company officials.
Pilot continues even with engine issues
The pilot’s decision to continue the flight with abnormal engine indications and the subsequent failure of the No. 5 cylinder connecting rod for unknown reasons.
Picture of the Day: Dog rescue flight
Roger Dawes submitted this photo and note: “Max’s owner passed away and he needed a ride to his future home. He was such a good boy, even taking a nap on the 2-1/2 hour flight from North Las Vegas to the Phoenix area.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Not to be taxing, but…
Fredrick, a private pilot in Wyoming, writes: What are the origins of the words “taxiing” and “taxiways” in aviation?
Legislation paves the way for flying cars
Elected officials across the United States are working on laws to ensure flying cars can be easily registered and licensed in all 50 states.
FAA expands B4UFLY services for drone pilots
The FAA has approved four companies to provide B4UFLY services through desktop and mobile applications. These companies offer multiple ways to access B4UFLY and bring recreational flyers the latest airspace awareness information directly from the agency.
Registration opens March 1 for museum summer camps
The Museum of Flight’s popular summer camps, Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE), are open to children in grades K through 9, with sessions running from June 24 through Aug. 23, 2024.
LSA pilot’s landing goes awry
My passenger became sick in the air and was throwing up into a cup. I wanted to land ASAP to give them a chance to recover.