Avemco Insurance Co. has reduced premiums for non-owned single-engine aircraft while doubling the coverage options for aircraft damage liability (ADL) insurance. “Our expanded ADL limits make Avemco’s non-owned insurance offering the most extensive available in the industry,” said Jim Lauerman, president. “Now pilots who operate GA aircraft they do not own can customize their insurance […]
Composites course offered online
Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) will host an online Composites Maintenance Technology course beginning in March. The course will provide students with an awareness of composite materials technology principles with a focus on repair and maintenance and associated safety issues. Sponsored by the FAA, the […]
US Aviation installs stainless steel fuel tanks
US Aviation at Denton Municipal Airport (DTO) in Texas has become the first FBO in the USA to select fuel storage tanks with stainless steel liners instead of the traditional epoxy-coated tanks. The use of stainless liners is new to the fuel storage industry, coming with a longer warranty, assuring a safer, unpolluted product, while […]
Wicks offers Clarity Aloft headsets
Clarity Aloft Professional Headsets are now available through Wicks Aircraft Supply for $695. The secret ingredient in Clarity Aloft Headsets are the patented Comply Canal Tips, according to Wicks officials. Made of the viscoelastic foam, the same material used with hearing aids, the tips of the headsets are designed to be inserted into the outer […]
More than just a homebuilt: Steve Harmon’s Cozy IV project is his salvation
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on homebuilders who track their projects at ExperCraft.com. For Steve Harmon of Filer, Idaho, building a Cozy IV from plans is more than just a hobby. It’s been his salvation. He had a job he didn’t like and all of his kids were out […]
The importance of the human element
By THOMAS CHIDESTER and CARLA HACKWORTH We have all experienced moments where we are left scratching our heads trying to figure out “what just happened?” Have you ever been distracted while taxiing? Have you ever planned your flight, checked weather, and yet inadvertently encountered IMC? Have you ever read back a clearance incorrectly? If so, […]
GA restrictions at DCA need to be eased
The CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is eager to see post-Sept. 11 restrictions on general aviation flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports (DCA) eased, according to a story in the Sun Gazette newspapers, which quotes James Bennett as saying: “That’s a very important part of our aviation infrastructure capacity at Reagan National […]
GMU open for business
The Greenville Airport Commission in South Carolina is actively seeking businesses for seven parcels of land that range in size from 2.5 to 18 acres at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). This marks the first time these parcels have been listed on the commercial real estate market, according to airport officials. The leasing of the […]
Tips to avoid landing gear corrosion
Due to its location and exposure to the elements, landing gear is highly susceptible to corrosion, note officials with Duncan Aviation. Water, dirt, debris and foreign objects, acting as electrolytes and producing a corrosive environment, can lead to landing gear corrosion that requires premature removal of components. Jerry Cable, a Duncan Aviation Accessory Tech Rep, […]