Reports on the Internet and scuttlebutt at airports suggest that some maintenance shops are refusing to work on airplanes that are 18 years old or more. The reason, these reports say, is that aircraft and parts manufacturers are immune from liability suits once their products reach the age of 18, or 18 years after a […]
DID YOU KNOW?
When the aviation industry took a downturn, Cessna built pizza pans for Pizza Hut (the restaurant chain was founded in Wichita). The company also built furniture for a time, and during World War II sewed uniforms in addition to building aircraft. The number of Cessna employees worldwide is 13,655. Cessna didn’t just build piston-powered aircraft. […]
Women in Aviatin slated to meet at Disney World
Before you can plan your future, you need to imagine it. That’s why “Imagining Your Future” is the theme of this year’s Women in Aviation Conference. The 18th annual event is slated for Feb. 15-17 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Attendees will be immersed in the tactics and strategies necessary […]
Bill introduced to protect Montana backcountry strips
Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg (R) has introduced legislation to protect the state’s backcountry airstrips. The Backcountry Landing Strip Access Act would prohibit the federal government from closing or otherwise rendering inoperable aircraft landing strips located on federal lands. Montana relies on rural airstrips to provide access to the backcountry for firefighting, emergency relief, research and […]
Newest advances hit the airwaves
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), in partnership with the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), has launched a National Public Radio program called “Discovery Now” to explore the newest advances from NASA and the aerospace community. The 90-second radio segments air on National Public Radio’s WHRV 89.5 FM, during its prime-time weekday news […]
Cessna Citation Encore+ earns FAA certification
The FAA has granted type certification to Cessna’s Citation Encore+. The seven- to 11-passenger Encore+ succeeds the Encore, offering increased payload capability, a new integrated avionics suite, more standard equipment, and new interior styling features like LED indirect cabin lighting. Full-fuel payload is 1,170 pounds, 340 pounds more than the Encore. Takeoff distance was certified […]
Skymasters plan Bahamas fly-in
The Skymasters Owners and Pilots Association will have its 2007 Fly-In at Lucaya, Bahamas, May 16-18, 2007. Several events are planned, including Skymaster happy hour, a sunset cruise, air show and “hands-on” airport session, and a “shoot the bull” session with A&P panelists. Seminars include “How To Fly 3,100 Miles Up The Amazon Without Getting […]
Miller’s new catalog now available
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.’s 2007 catalog is now available. It is free. The full-color, 88-page catalog provides specifications on Miller MIG welders, TIG welders, Stick welders, plasma cutters, welding generators, welding helmets, safety gear and more. The catalog also provides product selection charts. It also describes the additional benefits available through Miller’s online welding communities, […]
Duncan Aviation named Embraer service center
Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich., facilities have been named authorized service centers for the Embraer Legacy 600, Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft. Duncan Aviation will be authorized to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance up to and including the 48 month inspection, AOG support, troubleshooting, engine and APU removal and installation, warranty […]