The risers can be installed on 1979 to present Piper PA-44 Seminoles powered by two Lycoming 180-horsepower O-360 engines.
Picture of the Day: What’s not to like?
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “My Maule MX7-180C at Sullivan Lake in northeast Washington State. This lovely spot in the Selkirk Mountains is a gem of backcountry flying. The lake is clean. There is a state campground adjacent to the runway so potable water is available and the scenery is spectacular. What’s not to like?”
A new mission for an old research plane
A Twin Otter that served NASA for 40 years by flying experiments now has a new mission: Training the next generation of Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics.
Duncan Aviation opens avionics shop at KFRG
The Lincoln, Nebraska-based company used to have a satellite location at Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (KISP) on Long Island.
Radiant Technology introduces new Carbon Monoxide detector
Designed in accordance with FAA published guidelines for strength of CO and color coding, the Geiger Plus includes an additional feature that detects Volatile Organic Compounds, including exhaust and gasoline vapor, via a distinct, blue LED.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise on a cloudy morning
Bill Canino submitted this photo and note: “Sunrise on a cloudy morning. We were waiting to fly as an RV formation to escort a B-17.”
SMO at 100: A century of history but an uncertain future
As the airport turns 100, the local newspaper, the Santa Monica Daily Press, has started a series of articles focusing on the future of Santa Monica Airport. The first delves into the “incredible history connected to this seemingly ordinary strip of land” and is well worth the read — if only to learn about the fake city that was created above the airport to protect it during World War II.
300 new pilots and counting…
“The cost of flight training can be a barrier for many aspiring pilots, so EAA working with the Ray Foundation helps break down the barrier and make the goal of becoming a pilot even more attainable for future generations,” says Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming. “We’ve found that more than 80% of Ray Aviation Scholars are completing their pilot training, which is the complete opposite ratio of those who would start flight training on their own, so this program’s outcomes are having a direct, significant effect on the pilot population.”
FAA approves Aspen’s new software release
The FAA has approved new software enabling integration of Garmin’s GFC600 digital autopilot with Aspen Avionic’s EFD1000 Pro MAX Primary Flight Display (PFD), selected altitude support for Trio and the Bendix/King AeroCruze 100 autopilots, and extended runway centerlines on the MFD500/1000 MAX multi-function displays.