Hydraulics International Inc. has released its O2 Booster, which ensures full 1800-3450 psi (124-238 Bar) O2 bottle fills even if the oxygen supply drops below 350-psi (24 Bar). The booster, which weighs only 9.5 lbs., is manually operated using its integral hand pump assembly. Price: $1,699. For more information: 888-780-7867.
Yingling offers solutions for emergency AD on Cessna 400 wing spars
In response to the Emergency AD resulting from the discovery of cracks in the wing spars of Cessna 400 Series twin engine aircraft, Yingling Aviation offers full visual and eddy current inspections, as well as modifications designed to correct existing conditions and prevent future propagation. Yingling, located on Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita and the first […]
Financing available for RVSM solution
AVCON Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Butler National Corp., has a financing source available for the AVCON Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) solution for the Learjet 20 series airplane. Financing also is available for other AVCON modifications. Financing is available through Commercial Capital Company for 24, 36, 48, or 60 month terms. The financing option […]
A Killer
just read “Look and Touch: NTSB alerts pilots to hazards of wing icing, noting that you may have to touch the wing to detect ice,” in the Jan. 28 issue. I don’t know if attempting to take off with an iced-up airplane is coming back into vogue or what. To try and impress upon pilots […]
Parks and Planes do share space
In the Dec. 10, 2004, issue, Meg Godlewski noted the city of Chicago’s director of planning and development had stated that “There are no parks where airstrips are a compatible use” (“Can planes and parks share space?”) This again shows the ignorance of the Chicago political machine. Several times a year, in the summer, I […]
Filmmakers need to get it right
It’s evident from her article that Ms. Godlewski is all a ga-ga over “The Aviator” (Behind the scenes of “The Aviator,” Feb. 11 issue). I grant her there is much to recommend the film. But as a writer for an aviation publication, I would have expected she’d be at least a little critical of some […]
A slight error
I just want to correct a slight error in the article written by Meg Godlewski in the Feb. 11, 2005, issue titled “Flight of the Phoenix — 2004 vs. 1965.” Meg states that a C-82 was flown in both films. Although a C-82 was used in the original movie, the 2004 version used a C119K, […]
GlobalFlyer pilot Fossett sets another record
Millionaire Steve Fossett made his way into the record books — once again — when he successfully became the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world. Fosset flew more than 67 hours nonstop in the Global Flyer, a Burt Rutan-designed aircraft, landing at 1:49 p.m. (CST) March 3 at Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) […]
Gen. Clark joins Adam board
Adam Aircraft, which is developing the A500 twin-piston and A700 Adamjet, has added a heavy hitter to its roster: Gen. Wesley K. Clark. A Democratic candidate for president last year, Clark spent 34 years in the Army, rising to the rank of four-star general as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.