About 200 randomly selected Washington state aircraft owners are being asked to participate in a routine, internal audit of the state’s aircraft registration program. Selected recipients will receive a letter from the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Internal Audit Office sometime this month, requesting the following information: Aircraft registration payment information for 2012, including the […]
Hand-E-Glove for mechanics debuts
Now available is Hand-E-Glove, a new protective barrier hand lotion, for mechanics to protect against grease, grime, oil and more. “It’s impossible to work on electrical and mechanical equipment without getting your hands filthy with grease, grime, glue, oil and dust,” not CAIG Labs officials. “But now, before grabbing a wrench or can of oil, […]
Contact Aviation acquires additional STCs
WATERFORD, Mich. — Contact Aviation has added to its list of STC offerings with the acquisition of a number of STCs, including: SA00725NY-D – Citation 501 – Dual ADZ-810 – Air Data System ST00742NY-D – HS-125-700A – TCAS 2000 TCAS II – Collision Avoidance System ST01984NY-D – Jetstream 4101 – MK VI EGPWS – Ground […]
Astronics Max-Viz-1500 STC for King Airs expanded
Astronics Corp. recently received an amended Supplemental Type Certificate expanding the number of Beechcraft King Air aircraft that can be equipped with the Astronics Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system to include all King Air models equipped with any video-capable multi function display. Astronics Max-Viz-1500 Enhanced Vision System permits pilots to see clearly at night and up […]
Company demonstrates NextGen tracking of manned and unmanned aircraft
Worried about the proliferation of unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace system? You’re not alone. Officials at Sagetech recently posted a video of a demonstration of the use of an off-the-shelf “NextGen” Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system, along with an iPad, which can help pilots track unmanned and manned aircraft around them. In the demonstration, […]
Tecnam launches P92 Echo Classic Light
Tecnam North America will launch the new P92 Echo Classic Light priced at $74,999 through the end of 2012. Tecnam officials say the manufacturer has responded to market demand for a no frills, basic, aircraft that retains the flight characteristics of the P92 family of aircraft. Prices start at $74,999 for a day VFR aircraft […]
Industry faces looming talent shortage
Five years ago, experts called the coming shortage of trained aviation professionals “the greatest threat to aviation safety,” but then the recession struck. “So the problem kind of went away for a while,” said Sheryl Barden, president of Aviation Personnel International, in a session at the recent National Business Aviation Association convention. “Many people still […]
NAFI proposes initiative to promote CFI proficiency
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has proposed to the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) a new effort to work together to promote flight instructor proficiency in a NAFI/FAA Safety Team Standardized Instructor Proficiency Recognition program. “This proposal represents a non-regulatory, industry best-practices approach to enhancing proficiency in the flight instructor community. NAFI […]
Phoenix area aviation companies partner for storm relief
PHOENIX — Strat Fuel Consortium, a Phoenix-based aviation services company, has partnered with Cutter Aviation, Pinnacle Aviation, the Arizona Business Aviation Association, area churches and anonymous corporate donors to collect and transport relief supplies to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Strat Fuel Consortium partners are offering some mobile collection of blankets, coats, mittens and other […]