A unanimous vote in the House and a 99-1 vote in the Senate assure that a Congressional Gold Medal will be awarded, collectively, to the Tuskegee Airmen. The award recognizes the illustrious military record set by the black airmen during World War II, and their inspiration for the post-war end to racial discrimination in the […]
NORAD tells FAA to pull public transcript of ADIZ meeting
The FAA has yanked the transcript of a Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) public meeting from the Web, after being ordered to do so by the Department of Defense and security officials. AOPA promptly filed a Freedom of Information Act request to get the information back in public view. “These were public meetings […]
eXtreme Airhsow Challenge: NASCAR of the air
The Association of Competition Airshow Pilots (ACAP) launches its “eXtreme Airshow Challenge” next month. “Fans and sponsors can expect all the fun and excitement of a traditional air show, plus much, much more, including performances by some of the best air show pilots in the world,” says Rick Rushing, founder of the ACAP series. Competitions […]
Expansion continues at Kissimmee Gateway Airport
Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) is soaring to new heights with recent developments. Ranger Aviation, an FBO at ISM, is in the process of building a 60,000-square-foot executive terminal. This facility will house corporate offices, tenants, conference rooms, pilot facilities and a full-service restaurant. Meanwhile, another FBO, Marathon Flight Services, is nearing completion of a […]
New book aimed at CFIs
A new book, “The Flight Instructor’s Guide to Endorsements and CFI Record Book,” was written by an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Master CFI. It contains all endorsements, in order of use, a CFI would have to make. There are also notes and guidance, so nothing is forgotten or overlooked. There is a section to record […]
Engine management school goes online
Advanced Pilot Seminars (APS) has unveiled a web-based seminar. Now in its fourth year, APS has taught almost a thousand pilots and mechanics science-based techniques of engine management, backed by data acquired on the most advanced piston engine test facility in the world. APS teaches methods for operating piston aircraft engines for maximum fuel economy, […]
Raisbeck Engineering launches new website
Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. has launched its redesigned website. The easy-to-use website presents information about Raisbeck King Air and Learjet performance enhancing products. Owners and operators also are able to use the Raisbeck Dealer section to find King Air and Learjet sales and installation centers around the world.
Another first in oil filtration for Tempest
Tempest recently unveiled a new, more positive oil seal for its oil filters using an ADB (anti-drain back) valve. Tempest part numbers AA48108 and AA48109 are used on TCM engines, which require the ADB valve for retaining oil in the filter. Because of the mounting position of the filter, the ADB valve assures oil in […]
Phazar Flight Support opens new facility
Phazar Flight Support will open its new facility this month at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. The FBO’s overall design and services were derived from a customer survey, according to company officials. In addition to being a full service FBO, Phazar also offers custom avionics, cabin entertainment, custom seating, panel and other interior and exterior […]