Aero Fabricators, a division of Wag-Aero, has redesigned the Taylorcraft Wing Fuel Tank for ease of fuel line installation. The redesign includes a relocated fuel outlet to bring the outlet more in line with the original fuel tanks. The tank is for models B, B12, BC, BC12D, BCS, BCS12D, 19, F19 and F21 and has an […]
ECi aims to raise operator awareness
San Antonio, Texas – ECi’s Engine Safety Initiative seeks to “raise operator awareness of the increased risk of operating engines over-temperature and and with high piston blow-by.” ECi’s goal is to give operators the tools to recognize unsafe conditions. More information is available online or via ECmail.
Janitrol, Southwind heater AD relief from C&D Associates
BUCHANAN, Mich. – Owners of aircraft with Janitrol or South Wind heaters have long had to comply with an airworthiness directive (A.D.) to repeatedly test for heater pressure decay. No longer. The FAA has authorized C&D Associates to overhaul original Janitrol or South Wind heaters with the end result being an aircraft heater free from […]
February Mooney Flyer online
Mooney pilot? Mooney fan? Just interested? The February issue of The Mooney Flyer is available now (download PDF) for all the above… and anyone else.
Try Flight Guide iEFB for free
Still exploring the many options available for flight planning and navigation via app? If so, Airguide Publications is making their Flight Guide iEFB IFR/VFR Plus available for free for 30 days. Download the app from Apple’s App Store to your iPad, create a user account and begin your 30-day free trial.
Lessons from the NFL
A few days before the Seattle Seahawks played the Washington Redskins in the Wild Card round of the National Football League playoffs, General Aviation News columnist, and nearly Washington D.C. resident Charles Spence emailed me to poke a little fun about the upcoming game. I took the comments to Facebook for broader discussion and we […]
Northstar Flight Lab takes off
REDMOND, Ore. – RDD Enterprises has added a new advanced flight training center named Northstar Flight Lab, designed to cater to the needs of pilots operating technologically advanced aircraft (TAA). The addition of a Redbird FMX simulator is at the center of the new facility. Northstar Flight Lab’s mission is to provide transition and recurrent […]
CalPilots newsletter available
The January/February 2013 newsletter from the California Pilots Association is now available at CalPilots.org.
Electroair adds Piper twins to growing stable of aircraft
HOWELL, Mich. – Electroair has added the Piper Seminole, Twin Comanche and Apache to the Approved Model List (AML) for the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Zeke Valtz of Horizon Aviation allowed Electroair the use of his Twin Comanche for the flight testing required to complete this approval, Electroair officials report. The four cylinder kits are […]