The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) recently recognized Rick Rahim of Great Falls, Richard Largent of Stephens City, and William Bryant of Woodlawn with Top Eagle awards for their participation in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program. The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give children, ages 8-17, an opportunity to […]
Columbia Helicopters receives Production Certificate
The FAA has awarded Columbia Helicopters Inc. a Production Certificate for the Columbia Model 234 and Columbia 107-II helicopters. This step follows Columbia’s acquisition of the Type Certificates for both aircraft in December 2006. The issuance of the FAA Production Certificate will enable Columbia Helicopters to manufacture and certify parts for the Columbia 107-II and […]
Rib alignment tool debuts
P&D Enterprises has introduced the Rib Alignment Tool (R.A.T. Tool), which has been specifically designed to enable aircraft mechanics to perform fast and accurate repairs to damaged flap, aileron and elevator ribs. “Whether it’s a result of ‘hangar rash’, mishandling or just wear and tear, the majority of all general aviation aircraft have some type […]
Duncan tackles Hawker maxarets
Duncan Aviation’s Accessory Shop in Lincoln, Neb. can now overhaul, repair, and test Hawker maxarets. The shop is one of a small handful of companies worldwide with these Hawker maxaret capabilities, and is one of an even smaller number of shops that comply fully with all test requirements as required by the Component Maintenance Manual […]
US Aviation expands maintenance
US Aviation’s Maintenance and Avionics Division at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas has begun servicing jet aircraft. The facility is capable of handling full Phase 1 through 5 inspections, along with structural inspections on the Hawker and most Cessna Citation models. US Aviation is a factory authorized maintenance facility for Mooney and Diamond Aircraft, as […]
Defending the slip on approach
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thank you so much for defending the slip on approach (Short Final: The Land of Perfect). My husband and I fly a Kitfox we built in 1994 (ours), a 1968 Cardinal (mine), and a 1972 Skylane (his). The Kitfox has flaperons, but they act more to increase lift than to increase […]
FAA launches accident prevention office
As part of a strategy to reduce emerging aviation risks using national safety data, the FAA’s Office of Aviation Safety launched a new Accident Investigation and Prevention Service that integrates the work of the Offices of Accident Investigation and Safety Analytical Services. “This program give us better tools to spot potential safety problems and head […]
First production Skycatcher flies in China
Cessna’s first Skycatcher fabricated and assembled on production tooling flew Sept. 17 at the factory in Shenyang in northeast China. “The Skycatcher program continues to make significant progress, today with the first flight of our very first aircraft produced on production tooling, following closely on the heels of our announcement in July of ASTM compliance […]
Six to be inducted into EAA Hall of Fame
The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions of six aviators on Oct. 16 as it inducts them into the EAA Hall of Fame during a banquet at the EAA Aviation Center. Among the inductees will be keynote speaker Bob Hoover, the 2009 International Aerobatic Club inductee, who is one of today’s most notable aviators […]