The annual Sun ’n Fun poster has become a collector’s item and next year’s will be no exception, according to an article in the Lakeland Ledger, which notes that Creative Service Director Melissa Rankin designed next year’s poster with a nod towards Florida’s long citrus heritage in the form of an old-fashioned “Sun ‘n Fun Brand” orange […]
Archives for 2011
#OSH11: New power for Zenith
Kit manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Co. is showing off its popular two-seat aircraft at EAA AirVenture this week with a new line of engines from ULPower under the cowl. The new engine powering Zenith’s factory demonstrator planes are the ULPower line of light aircraft engines from Europe, which are direct drive, air cooled, light weight and […]
#OSH11: Sennheiser partners wtih iFlightPlanner.com
Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser has partnered with iFlightPlanner.com to develop a flight planning application specifically designed for use on the iPad and iPad 2. Sennheiser is featuring demonstrations of iFlightPlanner for iPad at the AirVenture this week at the Sennheiser Pavilion (Booth 288). Pilots and aviation enthusiasts visiting Sennheiser’s booth will be among the first […]
#OSH11: Belite introduces digital turn coordinator
Belite Aircraft introduced a digital turn coordinator instrument today at AirVenture. The instrument, offered in a standard 2.25″ round bezel for $199.95, “implements a solid state gyro-based turn rate indicator and bubble inclinometer in one small, extremely lightweight design,” said James Wiebe, president and CEO of Belite Enterprises. In addition, Belite has re-introduced all instruments […]
Warning system protects hangared planes
To prevent the potential for accidents and costly repairs to aircraft being moved in hangars, Talon Air at Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, N.Y, has installed a perimeter-warning system in two of its hangars. Using the Redscan laser-scan detectors from Optex, the system warns pilots when a plane comes within 8 feet of the hangar […]
FlightSafety expands NVG training
FlightSafety International will expand its simulator-based Night Vision Goggle training program through a collaborative agreement with Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU). Night Vision Goggle training is available at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Tucson, Ariz., using the new FAA Level 7 qualified AS350 Flight Training Device. Other FlightSafety locations will offer NVG training in full flight Level […]
Cessna takes bad bounce
This July 2009 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: Cessna 177. Injuries: 3 Minor. Location: Towanda, Pa. Aircraft damage: 3 Minor. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane was slightly high […]
AirVenture’s international flavor
OSHKOSH — While riding the tram back to show center from the seaplane parking area, I met Graham. He was interested in taking a seat in my row, yet I was unwilling to give up the outside seat, because I was taking photos of the people and airplanes on Wittman Regional Airport as the tram […]
FAA issues stop work orders to contractors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Contractors have been told to stop work on critical airport modernization projects around the country after Congress failed to pass legislation last Friday giving the FAA the authority necessary for work to continue. Dozens of “stop work orders” have been issued for major projects designed to build and modernize control towers and […]