Sporty’s and NFlightcam have released a filter for the new GoPro Hero3+ video camera that reduces propeller blur. Attached to the outside of the camera, the filter will make it easy to shoot straight out the front of the cockpit without ugly lines, company officials say. Made in the United States, the filter is precision […]
Archives for 2014
Lincoln Electric releases new catalog
Lincoln Electric has released its 2014 Equipment Catalog, which details the company’s MIG, TIG, and multi-process equipment, as well as plasma cutting systems, welding automation, fume control systems, training product solutions, orbital welding systems, accessories and welding gear products. The 2014 Lincoln Electric Equipment Catalog can be downloaded and viewed on Apple iOS devices with […]
Landing gear collapses on touchdown
Aircraft: Luscombe 8A. Injuries: None. Location: Umatilla, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land in the tailwheel airplane. When it touched down it drifted to the left. He applied right rudder to correct, but the airplane continued left and off the left side of the runway, into a ditch, and nosed over. […]
Searching for that last straw
Long, long ago I was fortunate enough to hear a joke that’s stuck with me for all these years. What I hadn’t anticipated was that a single joke would help inform my political sensibilities forevermore. That’s right, a joke has become a guiding light to my method of dealing with others. Emo Philips, the comedian, […]
UAVs and sliced airspace
By DAVE HOOK. The time is approaching when manned aircraft will be sharing the skies with unmanned drones on a regular basis in the United States. Late last year the FAA named six UAV operators to test unmanned aircraft flying in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). The testing sites and ranges have not been […]
SAFE Pilot Proficiency Program travels to Florida
The second Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Regional Pilot Proficiency Project (PPP) has been set for Melbourne, Florid,a March 8–9, sponsored by Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Sometimes described as “graduate school for pilot safety and education,” PPP weekends are presented quarterly around the country. The Melbourne event will feature 14 seminars by […]
Nationwide pre-buy program launched
Savvy Aircraft Maintenance Management has launched a nationwide service that offers pre-buy inspections of used aircraft for sale. For a fixed fee, Savvy provides professional management through all stages of an aircraft pre-buy, according to company officials. The service includes logbook review, selection of a qualified and impartial maintenance facility with expertise in make and […]
Airshow community honors its own
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) and the ICAS Foundation recently honored several members of the airshow community for their contributions. The ICAS Sword of Excellence was awarded to videographer Mark Magin for the cutting edge camera techniques he has used and for helping to convey the energy and excitement of air show performances […]
Zenith sets workshops
Zenith has scheduled builder workshops for March 6-7 and April 24-25 at its factory headquarters in Mexico, Mo. The workshops have become popular with sport aviation enthusiasts who have contemplated building their own aircraft, but were not sure if they could handle the required skills, workspace and tools, according to company officials. During each workshop, […]