This will be Jerry Trimble’s last competition as he passes the torch to the younger generation. “Why should I have all the fun?” he says.
AEROCOR expands into helicopter sales
The company’s initial focus will be on Robinson helicopters.
Picture of the Day: Reflections
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “After a rainy day I caught a reflection of the Cessna 172 in a puddle.”
Ninety-Nines receive $1 million bequest
The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots has received a $1 million bequest from the son of one of the founding members of the group.
New pilot academy launches in Chicago
The initiative is designed to prepare aspiring aviators for first officer positions with Atlas Air, one of the largest 747 operators in the world, serving both cargo and passenger needs, according to Spartan officials.
Fuel Level Computer introduced
Radiant Technology has introduced its Fuel Level Computer (FLC), which helps aircraft owners calibrate irregular or circular fuel tanks, “providing a linear fuel level from a fuel tank that is in no way linear,” according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Penny for your thoughts
Susan Loricchio submitted this photo and note: “Mike Damiani, a pilot at Golden Age Air Museum in Pennsylvania, looks on before getting ready to fly Mildred, the Sopwith Pup replica.”
Safety alert advises multi-engine pilots when to feather prop if one engine loses power
Once a propeller’s speed drops below the range at which start locks engage, feathering is not possible. “The resulting windmilling and parasitic drag are almost invariably followed by loss of control with fatal consequences,” NTSB officials said.
Hartzell Propeller expands engine preheat offerings
Hartzell officials note that the Tanis brand uses heated bolts and silicone pads to provide engine preheat, while Reiff Preheat Systems uses heated coils and aluminum pads to heat engine cylinders and oil sumps.