General aviation accidents decreased in 2009, while on-demand 135 operations had the lowest number of accidents and fatal accidents in the last 20 years, according to data released by the National Transportation Safety Board. General aviation accidents decreased from 1,566 in 2008 to 1,474 in 2009. Fatal accidents dropped from 275 last year to 272. […]
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Continental Motors rolls out warranty enhancements
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc. (TCM) has unveiled warranty enhancements to factory aftermarket new and rebuilt engines and TopCare cylinders. The upgraded warranty policy went into effect on all factory new and rebuilt aftermarket engines and TopCare cylinders shipped after April 2, 2010. The company’s new engine warranty policies focus on enhancing the ownership experience by […]
Ranger Jet Center back in command at ISM
Ranger Jet Center has resumed management of its FBO at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM). The FBO is located on the west side of the airport. Ranger has more than 500,000 square feet of ramp, more than 117,000 square feet of hangar space and 14,000 square feet of corporate office space available for customers. Ranger […]
Paradise P-1 gets airbags
AmSafe Aviation has signed an agreement to provide the AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag system on Light Sport Aircraft manufactured by Paradise USA. The model number covered under this new agreement is the P1 , which is an FAA certified SLSA. The AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag is currently installed as standard equipment in both the pilot and co-pilot […]
Sporty’s introduces deluxe flight desk
Sporty’s Deluxe Flight Desk is a combination binder and kneeboard, which includes a three-divider file section to organize charts, flight plan forms and other documents. Also included is a seven-ring binder for storing approach charts and note paper. The front flap has a mesh pocket with room for pens, business cards and ID. There is […]
TCM quits dual magneto line
A decision by Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) to discontinue its dual magneto line has the rest of the industry scrambling for solutions. In a terse e-mail sent to customers and distributors Feb. 23, TCM said “effective today” it “will no longer accept orders for our dual magneto line including all harnesses and supporting parts.” TCM […]
Sun ‘n Fun sponsors top $1 million
Despite a challenging economy that has hit aviation particularly hard, a record number of companies are providing cash and in-kind support totaling more than $1 million for the 2010 Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, which kicks off next week at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. For the second consecutive year, […]
Hartzell debuts aerobatic propeller
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has developed an advanced structural composite propeller for aerobatic aircraft using its proprietary ASC-II technology. The new Claw 2.0 propeller recently achieved FAA type certification. The original Claw and the new Claw 2.0 are the only certified advanced composite propellers available for aerobatic use, Hartzell officials note. The propeller has not yet […]
Sun ‘n Fun special on Texas Sport
American Legend Aircraft Company is offering a $2,500 discount on its Texas Sport amateur-built aircraft kit. The discount is valid for orders placed through the close of Sun ‘n Fun, or April 18. The Texas Sport aircraft kit comprises four major sections: fuselage, wings, tail, and firewall forward kits. Each kit includes all the components […]