The runway at Rialto Municipal Airport (L67) is deserted, with no signs of airplanes landing or taxiing to takeoff. The only activity is a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department helicopter lifting off, a couple of mechanics working on an airplane in one of the hangars and three stray dogs running around. In other words, it’s […]
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Avidyne introduces two new TAS systems
Avidyne Corp. has introduced two new TSO C147-certified Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS), the TAS605 and TAS615, and lowered the price on its entry-level TAS600. “Since the introduction of the TAS600 Series back in 2005, Avidyne has been at the forefront in providing affordable, active-surveillance collision avoidance products, and with the addition of the TAS605 and […]
Tempest plugs available at Aircraft Spruce
Tempest Aviation spark plugs (made in the USA) include a glass center seal with a resistor which replaces the multipart screw, spring, carbon pile stack up known to suffer misfires, wasted fuel, and engine roughness. The plugs finish is an environmentally preferable electrolytic nickel that provides durability, corrosion protection, and wear resistance. Tempest Massive Spark […]
International Learn to Fly Day scholarship winners chosen
Cessna’s global network of Cessna Pilot Centers (CPC) supported EAA’s International Learn to Fly Day by offering drawings for two flight training scholarships. Also, participating CPCs around the U.S. held local drawings for a free Cessna Sport/Private kit and a first flight lesson. First prize winner, Salvador Valdes of Los Angeles, was awarded a $10,000 […]
Do you lease your plane to a third party?
Do you lease your aircraft to a third party in return for income generated through rentals? If so, a one hour webinar entitled Dealing with the IRS Passive Loss Limitations might be of interest. The webinar will be presented on Thursday, July 22 at 2 PM EDT. Tax implications exist for those who purchase an […]
Two tapped for PiperJet interior
Piper Aircraft Inc. has chosen two aircraft interior specialists for the PiperJet, DeCrane Aerospace and Propel Designs. Both organizations will integrate passenger cabin interior improvements verified by the company’s proof of concept flight-testing regimen and customers, according to company officials. “Numerous meetings and conversations with PiperJet buyers have reaffirmed many of our design parameters for […]
‘Alaska’s Bush Pilots: The Real Deal’
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a bush pilot in Alaska, a new DVD reveals the real deal. “Alaska’s Bush Pilots: The Real Deal” presents the true story of the pilots, their aircraft, nature and the wilderness of Alaska, according to the man behind the project, Jim Oltersdorf, who often […]
Citations to transport athletes to Special Olympics
For the next two Saturdays in Lincoln, Nebraska, a Cessna Citation business jet will land or take off every two minutes for 10 hours as part of the Special Olympics USA National Games, transporting some 800 athletes from around the country. The airlift, the sixth such quadrennial effort, is sponsored and managed by Cessna Aircraft […]
FAA proposes AD for Eclipse avionics
The FAA has proposed an Airworthiness Directive for Eclipse EA500 jets, which would require incorporating changes to the electronic flight information system and the airplane flight manuals. This proposed AD results from reports of uncommanded changes to the communications radio frequency, altitude preselect, and/or transponder codes. “We are proposing this AD to correct faulty integration […]