Flight Illusion has released its General Aviation Digital Clock. The clock, modeled after the Devtron Digital clock, features a button to step through voltage, OAT (Fahrenheit) and OAT (Celsius), another to cycle through Local time (LT), Flight time (FT), Elapsed time (ET) and Universal time (UT). A third button controls the different functions. The clock […]
New year, new website
Mid-Continent Instruments begins 2009 with the launch of the company’s new website, MCICo.com. The new website was developed following a year of customer research and content organization, according to company officials. It provides access to all of Mid-Continent’s capabilities, including an outline of the company’s Overhaul and Exchange program, a library of manufactured products, catalogs, […]
Banyan, Odyssey Aviation seal deal for SATCOM installation
Banyan Air Service and Odyssey Aviation Services have reached an agreement for Banyan to perform SATCOM installations on five Cessna Sovereigns in 2009. Odyssey will perform the acceptance inspections in Wichita at the Cessna Delivery Center, then the aircraft will be repositioned to Banyan’s Fort Lauderdale facility for the SATCOM installations. Based at Fort Lauderdale […]
New CEO takes over at Cirrus
By MEG GODLEWSKI Can you imagine Cirrus Design Corporation without a Klapmeier as CEO? In February of 2009 Brent Wouters, who currently serves as the president and chief operating officer of Cirrus, will step into the role of chief executive officer, a role currently filled by Cirrus co-founder Alan Klapmeier. Wouters served as company vice […]
Third time’s the charm: AD for Cessna static ports
By MEG GODLEWSKI When is the last time you checked the alternate static source on your Cessna Aircraft? You may be doing it soon, to comply with a new Airworthiness Directive from the FAA. According to the FAA, 15 Cessna aircraft in the field were found to have alternate static air source valves obstructed by […]
“Lefty” Gardner dies
Marvin L. “Lefty” Gardner, who soared with the eagles over a long life in aviation, died December 24 at the age of 87. Gardner died peacefully, in contrast to a life filled with exciting adventures, ranging from flying behind enemy lines in World War II to aerial application of herbicides to stunning air race and […]
“The Butcher of Meigs Field” arrested
There may be justice, after all. One of the chief architects of the still controversial 2003 demolition of Chicago’s Meigs Field has been arrested on federal bribery, corruption and fraud charges that include trying to sell the vacated U.S. Senate seat of President-elect Obama. John Harris, dubbed “The Butcher of Meigs” in aviation circles, was […]
Final Biplane Expo set for June
This year’s Biplane Expo in Bartlesville, Okla., will be the last of the annual fly-ins that began in 1987, organizers announced on Dec. 19. The National Biplane Association said increasing costs and staffing requirements were behind its board’s decision to end the event. The final Biplane Expo is scheduled for June 4 through 6. Calling […]
New CEO takes over at Cirrus
By MEG GODLEWSKI Alan Klapmeier, Chairman and co-founder of Cirrus Design Corporation has announced the promotion of Brent Wouters to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Wouters currently occupies the post of President and Chief Operating Officer of Cirrus Design. From 2002 to 2008 he served as the company’s vice president and chief financial officer. […]