The Thomas Wathen Foundation, the Planetary Society and the Traveling Space Museum have formed a coalition to explore common goals, develop funding initiatives and to develop and expand on educational programs for young people. Meeting at historic Flabob Airport, the three groups spent a day making plans to bring aviation and space history and technology […]
New AlphaBeam available at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the new Teledyne AlphaBeam LED Landing & Taxi Light. The AlphaBeam LED Landing and Taxi Light is FAA-PMA approved, and it meets all of the environmental requirements of RTCA DO-160-F, according to company officials. Maintenance costs are reduced as there is no need to modify the existing incandescent mounting […]
Air Journey celebrates 14th year of flying adventures
One group of pilots is currently circumnavigating South America while another is hop-scotching the Caribbean sampling a string of tropical golf courses. In addition, seven private aircraft are flying in seven different parts of the world on flights arranged by Air Journey. Shortly, another contingent from Air Journey will fly to the Bahamas just before […]
From high school to flight school, for free
Tailwheels Etc flight school in Winter Haven, Fla., is offering one lucky high school student the chance to earn a private pilot’s license free. For the first time, the school is holding a nationwide scholarship competition and is offering its accelerated two-week private pilot course as the prize. John Amundsen, the owner of Tailwheels Etc, […]
Dynon releases Skyview 3.0
Dynon Avionics has released Version 3.0 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This release allows SkyView to utilize Jeppesen NavData as part of its GPS navigation software. Other new features include enhanced airport data viewable through an intuitive user interface, airspace altitudes, a larger HSI display, and a pilot selectable G-Meter, according to […]
Wicks offers Adel pliers
Now available at Wicks Aircraft are Adel pliers. Adel clamps are used to secure wires and tubes to engine mounts and the airframe, avoiding chafing or interference with moving parts. The clamps are metal strips that are drilled at both ends and the inside of the clamps are lined with rubber. Unfortunately, they can be […]
Is your airport prepared for a natural disaster?
As images of the devastation in Japan bombard us daily, a natural question to ask is: Are we prepared for a similar event? That’s the premise of a blog by Francis Spranza, who notes that “Despite the best efforts of planners and airport administrators, natural disasters have proven nearly impossible to predict. Worse yet, many […]
NTSB revamps ‘Most Wanted’ list
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) voted unanimously this week to change its Most Wanted List, limiting it to 10 safety recommendations each year. “With this week’s vote, the NTSB will begin a significant transformation of one of our flagship programs, the Most Wanted List,” said NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman. “For […]
Harvey Hop inducted into FATA Hall of Fame
Harvey N. Hop has been selected as the 2011 inductee into the Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA) Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame. Hop, founder of Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter, is one of the most unique figures in the history of corporate aviation, according to FATA officials, who spelled out why he was chosen in a […]