A new study of hangars at general aviation airports within 30 miles of Class B airports has found that almost all GA T-hangars are filled — and most airports have a long waiting list. The study, by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and ARM Aerospace, found that occupancy rates for T-hangars at GA airports is about […]
FAA createsspecial award for Aviat DMIR
The FAA recently created a special award to honor Aviat Aircraft’s Albert Humbert for “outstanding achievement,” recognizing “exceptional performance as a Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative” (DMIR). It is the first award of its kind and the only one that has been presented to a DMIR by the FAA. Humbert was called upon to complete a […]
We’re looking for the Ultimate Itinerary
Have you flown “the trip of a lifetime?” Are you planning to fly to Oshkosh or Lakeland for the big fly-ins? How about trips to the regional fly-ins? Or are local fly-ins more your style? How about weekend flights to see the fall foliage in New England, or the azaleas down South in the spring? […]
For the golfer — and pilot — who has everything
Your golf driver’s head and the Golf Club Cover from JetPower Inc. is where aviation and golf meet. The exterior of the covers, created by a weekend golfer who works in the aviation industry, is made of PU leather with a polyester inner lining. The head covers fit woods up to a 460cc. Models include […]
New book added to line-up
DARcorporation’s newest book addition is “Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures,” by E.F. Bruhn. This 1973 edition presents two major changes from the 1965 edition: Chapter A23 has been revised and expanded by Dr. Joseph A. Wolf, with the cooperation of Dr. A.F. Schmitt, the original author of Chapter A23, 1965 edition; Chapter C13 […]
Safe Flight introduces landing light status annuciator
Safe Flight Instrument Corp. has introduced a landing light status annunciator. Designed for the Bell 206 series of Jet Rangers, the annunciator can be installed in most helicopters. “Typically, pilots have no indication if their landing light is working during daytime operations” said Safe Flight’s Tom Grunbeck. “Our Landing Light Status Annunciator informs pilots of […]
Micro Aerodynamics receives FAA approval for vortex generators for Stinson 108
The FAA has issued an STC to Micro AeroDynamics to produce Micro Vortex Generator kits for the Stinson 108 through 108-5 models. The jet-age technology provides the venerable classic with an 8% reduction in stall speed, improved aileron response and a reduced takeoff and landing roll, say Micro Aerodynamics officials. The company now holds VG […]
Valley Commercial Capital “Preferred Provider” for Piper, Cessna groups
Valley Commercial Capital, the general aviation finance subsidiary of Valley National Bank in Wayne, N.J., has been granted Preferred Provider status by both the Piper Flyer Association and Cessna Flyer Association. The bank is a well-known lender to individual and corporate owners of general aviation aircraft. “We are constantly looking for new benefits for our […]
New door seals for Cessnas approved
Aircraft Door Seals, LLC, has received FAA-PMA approval for the installation of a new door seal on all Cessna single engine aircraft, including models 336 and 337. The new seal was developed from a special rubber compound that meets military specifications as well as FAA requirements for a door seal. The rubber compound was used […]