Sensenich Propellers has introduced an adjustable, pin-indexed composite solution for many Lycoming-engine RV builders and owners. The 72-inch, two-blade prop incorporates patent-pending design features in the lightweight hollow-blade “I-beam” construction, according to company officials. Props are available with Sensenich’s co-cured metal erosion shield and available with pre-fitted, pre-drilled, well-balanced spinners. Sensenich pin-indexing allows precisely-matched, simple, […]
New packages, prices from Avidyne for Cirrus owners
Avidyne Corp. has unveiled a new limited-time package pricing for its Entegra Release 9 (R9) Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) system, which now includes the DFC100 digital autopilot. In addition, Avidyne is offering incentives for customers who previously purchased a DFC90 autopilot to upgrade to the R9 system and DFC100 autopilot. These packages and prices are […]
Burt Rutan to retire
Burt Rutan, founder and chief technical officer of Scaled Composites, Mojave, California, announced this week he would retire in April 2011 and assume the title of Scaled’s founder and chairman emeritus, according to a report at EAA.org. EAA is planning a salute to Rutan at next summer’s AirVenture.
Museum of Flight slates Veterans Day ceremony
The Museum of Flight in Seattle will recognize the contributions of America’s veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11. This year’s guest speaker is retired U.S. Air Force Col. Chuck DeBellevue, who is recognized for his six aerial combat victories during the Vietnam War. The Veterans Day events begin with an hour of […]
L-3’s Trilogy ESI-2000 receives AML STC
L-3 Avionics Systems has received Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification (AML STC) from the FAA for the Trilogy ESI-2000 Electronic Standby Instrument with battery backup. The ESI-2000 is a digital standby designed to replace the three analog backups commonly found in modern general aviation aircraft. Using lithium-ion technology, the Trilogy ESI-2000 combines the precision […]
Seven CFIs earn Master Instructor accreditation
Seven CFIs were recently accredited as Master Instructors by Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels continuing […]
GA anti-icing training module released
The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Safety 1st has released an online De/Anti-icing Training Module designed specifically for the general aviation industry. Included in the training are de/anti-icing best practices and procedures, videos and photos to help shape understanding, resources such as current FAA holdover tables, quizzes throughout to reinforce major concepts and a final […]
Lightning information in 15 seconds
Vaisala has introduced a new feature to its National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) that will provide customers with lightning information within 15 seconds, or in half the time than was previously possible. The latency improvements will lead to better forecasts, safety measures and operational efficiency for Vaisala’s customers, which include the National Weather Service, various […]
Dream machine
For more than 25 years, David Parnell dreamed about building his own airplane. But as with so many of us, that dream had to be put on hold as his career in the Air Force took off and his family began to grow. “In other words — economics,” said Parnell, who has been a private […]