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 […]
MaxDim duo debuts
Seaton Engineering has introduced the MaxDim Duo dual dimmer, similar to the MaxDim, but with two dimming circuits in one package. The Duo is a fully STC approved device with an extensive list of approved aircraft, according to company officials, who note the MaxDim Duo can replace most stacked rheostats dimmers found in many aircraft. […]
Husky tailsprings available at Aircraft Spruce
The Husky tailspring is now available from Aircraft Spruce. The three-leaf tailspring, mounting bracket and hardware are included in one kit, which is a direct replacement for all Sky International (Aviat Husky) tailsprings. When a tailspring is “sprung,” it puts the camber angle of the tailwheel into a negative position, Aircraft Spruce officials said, noting this […]
ACONE slates free safety workshop
Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will hold its Crash Course 2010 Safety Workshop, March 15. Bruce Landsberg, AOPA Air Safety Foundation President, will moderate “Things Other Pilots Do Wrong.” When it comes to our fellow pilots, we’ve all got our pet peeves. Here’s your chance to air those grievances, learn a thing or two […]