AUSTIN, Texas – Bearhawk Aircraft’s Bearhawk four-place aircraft scored a first place finish at the Texas STOL Roundup held April 11-13 in Llano, Texas (KAQO). The winning aircraft, a kit-built Bearhawk manufactured by AviPro of Austin, Texas, competed in the heavy touring class (gross weight from 2,500 to 3,600 lbs.). The contest was organized using […]
Honoring a World War II veteran
When CC Shermer, president of Jardur watches, picked up the phone on April 12, he didn’t realize he would be meeting a true hero —and a true fan of the company’s watches. Julian Russo, a World War II Helldiver Navy gunner, told Shermer he wore a Jardur watch throughout the war and was still upset, […]
Breitling supports Angel Flight Northeast
Swiss watch company Breitling has donated $100,000 to Angel Flight Northeast (AFNE), a nonprofit organization that schedules free air transportation for patients who need to access life-saving medical care that is not readily available to them due to their geographic location and who lack the financial resources to travel commercially to receive treatment or diagnosis. […]
Cincinnati Avionics simplifies ADS-B
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast doesn’t roll off the tongue, and neither does ADS-B. But when it comes to what this system means for you and your aircraft, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Cincinnati Avionics wants to make the decision easier, so it has compiled information on ADS-B to answer all the questions you may have that […]
A wind meter for your smartphone
WeatherFlow has introduced the WeatherFlow Wind Meter, an anemometer that fits in your pocket. The meter is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod, and all major Android devices. Download one of the company’s free apps for iOS or Android and plug in your wind meter. Hold it up high facing into the wind. Your phone does the rest by […]
FlightSafety to build new learning center in Columbus, Ohio
FlightSafety International will build a new Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio. “FlightSafety is proud to have been a member of the Columbus community since 1999,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “Investing in this new Learning Center demonstrates FlightSafety’s commitment to provide customers and teammates with efficient, comfortable and conveniently located facilities. Every aspect is […]
Clay Lacy donates business jets to LA aviation school
VAN NUYS, Calif. — Veteran pilot and business aviation pioneer Clay Lacy has donated two retired corporate jets — a Learjet 24 and Gulfstream GIISP — to an aircraft mechanics school at Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District’s North Valley Occupational Center-Aviation (NVOC-Aviation), the adult education program has prepared individuals for […]
Diagnostic tool ‘hears’ problems before they lead to breakdowns
Spectronics Corp. has introduced the MDE-2000NC Marksman II, an ultrasonic diagnostic tool that converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sound into audible “natural” sound. This tool allows the technician to “hear” even the smallest compressed air, natural gas, propane tank, vacuum, steam, and other pressurized leaks…before they lead to major breakdowns. The Marksman II uses a […]
Third edition of Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide released
ASA has just released the third edition of the Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide. The guide helps pilots prepare for the oral exam portion of the ATP checkride with FAA examiners. Using a question-and-answer format, this guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners and provides responses. New questions and answers in […]