Cessna Aircraft Co.’s first production Citation Mustang took flight June 15, two weeks ahead of schedule. Serial number 0003 will enter service this December as Cessna’s first Mustang demonstrator aircraft. It is the fourth Mustang produced, and the first one that will not be used for FAA flight testing. Mustangs 0004 through 0015 are currently […]
Five tips to protect your airplane’s value
Last year was a record year for aircraft sales and the trend is continuing this year. As sales boom, the American Society of Appraisers has highlighted some of summer’s hottest new trends in the aircraft industry, as well as tips for caring for aircraft. “Airplanes and other aircraft can be a huge investment for consumers […]
Growing the next generation
Budding high school mechanics may find themselves working on old airplanes instead of cars thanks to a new agreement signed recently by the FAA and the Build A Plane organization. Under the agreement, the two will join forces to help give more students hands-on experience working on real airplanes. Each organization will use its unique […]
CAP cadets at Cessna summer program
Civil Air Patrol cadets get up-close look at aviation at Cessna summer program Twenty-one Civil Air Patrol cadets from throughout the country interested in a career in aviation recently spent a week in Independence, Kan., at Cessna Aircraft Co. Cessna’s Independence facility manufactures the company’s propeller aircraft — the 172 Skyhawk, 182 Skylane and 206 […]
Lamar Technologies still leading the way with new starter drive
Lamar Technologies of Marysville, Wash., continues to lead the way with innovation and priority service to its customers around the world. In March of this year, Lamar Technologies began installing a new starter drive in all its Lycoming starters. The new starter drive is made in the USA and designed to give long life to […]
New version of BD-4 kit unveiled
BedeCorp, LLC. has introduced a new version of its BD-4 aircraft kit design, the BD-4C. Improvements made on the preceding BD-4B include a larger cabin and new wing design, according to Jim Bede. The BD-4C cabin is 45 inches wide and 14 inches longer than the BD-4B, allowing for larger engines of up to 300 […]
Klein Tools expands line of nut drivers
Klein Tools’ Cushion-Grip Magnetic-Tip Nut Driver product line has expanded with the introduction of 11 magnetic nut drivers and two new seven-piece magnetic nut driver sets. These new magnetic nut drivers feature rare earth magnetic tips and a full hollow shaft design. The design uses a donut-shaped magnet in the tip, allowing full engagement with […]
Jeppesen plans prize drawing at Oshkosh
Jeppesen will build off the success of its Sun ‘n Fun prize drawings and hold a similar event at EAA AirVenture 2006 in Oshkosh. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the Jeppesen tent located near North Hangar A to enter the prize drawing, which will again feature a brand new Garmin GPSMAP 396 grand prize. […]
Clip and Flip Sunglasses: Perfect for the cockpit
Sporty’s now offers Clip and Flip Sunglasses. Tested by Sporty’s pilots, these sunglasses are perfect for the cockpit because they don’t interfere with headsets, Sporty’s officials say. They attach to the bill of a hat and never touch the face. They also work with prescription glasses. Just flip the sunglasses down for sun or flip […]