Sporty’s now offers an online Airborne Radar Training Course suitable for all levels of pilots. “Airborne radar is one of the least understood pieces of avionics in the cockpit, and the consequences of this misunderstanding can be severe,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “This course goes a long way toward educating pilots on its […]
Refresh your engine with new baffles
Airforms Inc. has added new aircraft models to its line of complete engine baffle kits, with FAA/PMA approval granted for the PA22-150, PA28-140 and PA32-300 (pictured). The complete kits are available with a choice of orange, black or dark blue reinforced silicone seals. A powder coating finish is also available, otherwise the parts are supplied […]
Virtual tours of new Waco cockpit online
Waco Classic Aircraft Corp. now offers 360° virtual tours of the rear cockpit of the new WACO YMF-D. Go to WacoClassic.com, and use your mouse to scroll around a panoramic view inside the cockpit of a new production WACO YMF, which includes an all-glass panel in the new production biplane.
STC awarded for installation of 406 MHz ELTs on Citation fleet
An STC has been issued to Sierra Industries by the FAA for the installation of the Artex C406 (406 MHz) Emergency Locator Transmitter on Cessna Citation Models 500, 501, 550, 551, S550 and 560. Early in 2009, U. S. emergency distress satellites ceased monitoring the older 121.5 MHz emergency frequency band in favor of the […]
Michigan teen newest aviation pioneer
Tyler Whitney, 16, of Fenwick, Michigan, probably never looked at himself as an aviation pioneer. He is one, however, as he became the first EAA Young Eagle to pass his FAA Private Pilot written test through the Sporty’s Online Pilot Training Course now offered free to all Young Eagles. The opportunity was announced last April […]
Flight Design unveils upgraded LSA
Flight Design unveiled an upgraded model of its CTLS Light Sport Aircraft at the U.S. Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, late last month. The deluxe CTLS comes with with a loaded instrument panel, a longer engine life, and an upgraded interior treatment, according to company officials. “Visitors to our exhibit space at Sebring 2010 were […]
Must-see for air racing fans
GAN columnist Ben Visser, who is our fuels and lubrications expert, usually sends us information about his area of expertise. But once in a while he sends along very interesting tidbits, such as his latest e-mail with a link to the Society of Air Racing Historians website, which includes in-depth coverage of the races between […]
New manager for VNY
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced that Jess Romo, airport manager at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), will also manage Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Selena Birk, VNY airport manager for the past 10 years, has been selected to lead the Regulatory Compliance and Standards Division at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This group is responsible […]
Lancair broadens sales staff
Lancair International has reorganized and broadened its sales staff, assigning geographical territories to three sales representatives. Doug Walker, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins the company to handle Lancair sales for all U.S. states east of the Mississippi River, plus Minnesota, Iowa and Eastern Canada. Walker was an independent dealer for Lancair Certified, Columbia Aircraft, and […]