If you’re interested in reducing propeller noise, take a tip from an airport and a glider operator in California. At Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TRK), airport management and glider operator Soar Truckee have been working together to reduce noise from glider tow planes, most of which comes from the tow planes’ propellers and exhaust systems. A Hoffman […]
Great times ahead for bizav
More than 10,080 business aircraft valued at $141.1 billion (in 2006 US dollars) will be produced over the 2006-2015 decade, predicted Teal Group analysts in their 16th annual world business aircraft production forecast. This compares to the company’s forecast last year that called for 7,417 business jets worth $106.7 billion to be produced in 2005-2014. […]
GAN Remembers
Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott, who wrote the best-selling “God Is My Co-Pilot,” was at the bottom of his West Point class, but a World War II ace over China. In the fall of 1943, alone, he was credited with 13 Japanese aircraft shot down and another six probable kills. He died Feb. 27 at […]
A preview of things to come
To learn more about the latest engine technologies, Senior Editor Thomas F. Norton will be looking at the newest engines and talking with engine manufacturing executives at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh during the last week of July. After Oshkosh, he plans to tell our readers what he learned from those conversations and his close-up, hands-on study […]
Hartzell Scimitar propeller conversion STC’d for Pipers
Professional Pilots Inc. has introduced a new generation propeller option for all PA-32 aircraft. STC approval has been received for the installation of Hartzell’s new Scimitar propeller design on any 300 hp., non-turbocharged, Cherokee Six, Lance, Saratoga or Piper 6X. The new blended airfoil design provides the best performance available in all flight spectrums, according […]
Let there be light
JKL Components Corp. released the first axial mount LED in its new family of LED assembly lamps. The PL-0603-02 is an assembly of six discreetly mounted LEDs within a traditional glass envelope festoon lamp. It can be used in myriad applications, including aircraft interior illumination. It is available in red, yellow, green, blue and white. […]
Sport Pilot presentation free online
A free Sport Pilot/Kite Wing presentation has been added to the Pilot Journey website (PilotJourney.com). The 20 minute presentation starts with a quick review of the categories of aircraft in Sport Pilot, then proceeds to discuss Kite Wing flying. Pilot Journey also has created a Sport Pilot forum section. Future additions include a directory for those […]
New ComfortGrip handle unveiled
Bondhus Corp. introduces new ergonomically-designed handles for its ballpoint and star-tipped screwdriver tools. The new handles feature soft rubber coating to ensure maximum comfort and grip.
Security awareness training offered
Barker & Associates, a general aviation security, training and consulting firm in Ormond Beach, Fla., is offering TSA compliant Security Awareness Training for flight schools and independent CFIs – along with consulting services on a wide-range of compliance, security and regulatory issues facing the general aviation and flight training industries. “The flight training segment of […]