L-3 Avionics has received TSO Authorization and an STC from the FAA for its SmartDeck Integrated Flight Controls and Display System. The STC has been awarded for the Cirrus Design SR22 G2 model, and L-3 Avionics will offer the STC through authorized dealers for retrofit. “SmartDeck’s user interface is designed to boost pilot confidence and […]
First Sikorsky S61 with ‘glass cockpit’
Vector Aerospace has test-flown the Sikorsky S61 equipped with a fully-integrated “glass cockpit,” or Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS) from SAGEM Avionics. The test flight took place on May 20, 2008 at the company’s Langley, British Columbia avionics facility, and will be supported by a flight test and certification program conducted from Langley Airport over […]
Hartzell prop approved for Piper Arrow
Professional Pilots Inc. announces the addition to the “Sutton Propeller Conversion” line with the STC approval of the new Hartzell, two bladed “Scimitar” prop. This new propeller is Hartzell’s latest design, and provides an increase in efficiency, with a reduced noise level. The propeller is approximately 3-5 knots faster than the standard three blade propeller, […]
CAP part of Ardent Sentry
Civil Air Patrol members on both coasts are participating in Ardent Sentry 08, a homeland security and disaster response exercise that tests the readiness of local, state and national organizations responding to national-level emergencies, including both natural disasters and terrorism incidents. The East Coast exercise is involving CAP resources in the Middle East region. Responsibilities […]
Aircraft Spruce introduces Mag-It
Aircraft Spruce has added a tool for removing metal chips and debris from machinery and work areas. Manufactured by SteelMax and called the Mag-It magnetic pick-up tool, the wand-like probe quickly and easily picks up steel filings and shavings from drill presses, lathes, and from the surfaces of metal being worked on in aircraft. It […]
EAA to recognize ‘30,000 and climbing’ homebuilts
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, will recognize many important aviation achievements July 28-August 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. One major activity, though, involves recognizing 30,000 homebuilt aircraft currently registered in the United States. During EAA AirVenture, one newly finished homebuilt aircraft flown to Oshkosh will be recognized as the honorary 30,000th homebuilt aircraft. The owner […]
GAN’S McFARLAND IS GA’S BEST AMBASSADOR
Regarding Deb McFarland: Very good choice, guys. She sees the magic in flying, where so many have put it away as no more than a means of travel. I can only assume that there are very few boring times in her family life. She is the best ambassador for GA I have seen in a […]
THE WOES OF A LOWLY PIPER CHEROKEE DRIVER
I, too, have flown into Winder, Georgia, with the main goal centered on feasting at the Spitfire Grill at the Jackson County Airport (Short Final: Diary of a mad Luscombe pilot, Jan. 25 issue). I had flown from Klamath Falls, Oregon, four days of salivating about their wondrous $100 hamburger. That particular day, I’d flown […]
I’VE FOUND A WINNER
To Deb McFarland: Regarding your column, Short Final, that ran in the Jan. 25 issue (Diary of a mad Luscombe pilot). This is the second article of yours I have read. With the first it was “WHAT? and grin.” The latest is “LOL, I’ve found a winner.” DENNIS RENZ via email