Protecting aircraft surfaces from hose and nozzle damage, as well as catching fuel overages, the patented Chadd Padd enables linemen, owners and pilots to be proactive rather than reactive, while saving time and costly HAZMAT clean up. Designed specifically for the aviation industry, the Chadd Padd is a reusable, over-wing refueling mat that can hold […]
BRS appoints new CFO
BRS Aerospace has appointed Sebastian Valdez Chief Financial Officer and a member of the board of directors. Thomas Adams Jr., a member of the BRS board since 1986, is retiring effective immediately. Valdez will take Adams’ place on the board. Valdez is a director at High F Inc., a private investment firm based in Miami. […]
‘Screamin Eagle’ lands in Santa Fe
Bob Talarczyk of Santa Fe, N.M., sent us these photos of a recent stop of “Screamin Eagle” at Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and a brief report: John Kokshoorn of Gold Coast, Australia, dropped by the Santa Fe Municipal Airport on his way to Reno, Nevada, to get some training with Larry Salganek of Jet […]
GA jobs forum slated for LUK
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), in partnership with GE Aviation and Hartzell Propeller, is hosting a forum on general aviation jobs featuring Senator Sherrod Brown, Congressman Steve Driehaus and Congresswoman Jean Schmidt. The forum will be held at Lunken Airport (LUK) in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a crowd that includes more than 500 workers and […]
Cirrus and the search for 100LL’s replacement
As the industry scrambles to find a replacement for 100LL, officials at Cirrus Aircraft weighed in recently on what it’s doing to ensure its customers can continue flying. In a letter posted at CirrusAircraft.com, President and CEO Brent Wouters notes that while the company supports the transition to unleaded fuel, “Cirrus Aircraft does not believe […]
Entries being accepted for Lindbergh ‘LEAP’ Electric Flight awards
Entries for the inaugural Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize (LEAP), honoring advancement in electric flight, are now being accepted, with the prize winners to be announced during the World Symposium on Electric Aircraft presented by GE Aviation Systems at EAA AirVenture 2010 in Oshkosh. LEAP will be an annual group of prizes designed to promote the […]
What do you need to know about oil coolers?
What do aircraft owners need to know about oil coolers? The folks at Pacific Oil Cooler Service Inc. share a lot of information on the company’s website, including “An Inside Look at Oil Coolers,” “Common Oil Cooler Woes,” and “How to Spot a Bogus Oil Cooler.” The latest is a simple primer on how to […]
New fuel option at FMY
A new 24-hour self-serve mogas fuel station is up and running at Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, Florida. The 1,500-gallon tank dispenses 93 octane/ethanol free unleaded gas that fuels many light sport planes, as well as aircraft with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that run on unleaded gasoline. The addition of this fuel supports […]
Powder Puff Pilot releases new book
Powder Puff Pilot has released its third aviation book for children, “Claire Bear Explains…What Pilots Fly.” Like the first two picture books in the series, it stars Claire Bear, a pink-clad aerobatic performer and mentor for aspiring young pilots. The series is the brainchild of Sue Hughes, a pilot since 1996 and a flight instructor […]