Six Pack Aero has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Legacy XL Panel System, a new replacement stationary panel for Cessna 172 models E through M that allows for the installation of a 10-inch Primary Flight Display (PFD) without compromising the structure of the airframe, according to company officials.
Pilots
A valuable lesson
An encounter with wake turbulence from a B737 during an instructional flight shakes up both the student pilot and the CFI.
Picture of the Day: Check ride complete
Mihir Shah submitted this photo and note: “A long year of private pilot training ends with the successful completion of my check ride in one of the busiest airspaces around, Los Angeles. Fun landings at Hawthorne, Compton, and Torrance — all while staying well clear of the LAX Bravo. Thank you Robin and Beach Cities Aviation!”
The Douglas Dolphin
The Douglas Dolphin, launched at the beginning of the Great Depression, was a niche machine that would serve airlines, business leaders and, ultimately, the military.
CubCrafters gets green light for public offering
Proceeds from the offering will be used to increase manufacturing capacity and reduce new aircraft customer delivery times, said company officials, who note CubCrafters has a backlog of orders of more than two years.
Piper wins unpaved approval for M600s
Piper officials say they have received numerous requests for unpaved field certification from customers around the world, noting that the approval has also been awarded in Canada, the UK, and Europe.
ASA introduces new Flight Timer
Designed by pilots, the timer features an LCD backlight display with auto shut-off and multi-function clock (AM/PM, Universal Coordinated “Zulu” time, and military time options) with a reset function to prevent accidental resets, according to ASA officials.
Picture of the Day: Small plane, big world
Kevin Heerdink submitted this photo and note: “Kevin Heerdink flying into Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) in his Piper Cherokee 140. Photo by Evan Pearce.”
The physics we cannot see
There have been many times while in flight when I have looked out to my wings with the knowledge that air flowing over that carefully shaped structure allows for pressures to hold me aloft. The power of lift is undeniable. Yet it is invisible.