Sandel Avionics will begin flight testing its Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTWAS) Oct. 20 at Corporate Helicopters of San Diego. Designed to enhance rotorcraft safety by complying with the recently issued FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) C194 governing HTAWS, the Sandel HTAWS is a self-contained system developed specifically for helicopter use. Derived from […]
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Don’t paint pitot tubes
The FAA has issued an Information for Operators (InFO) warning pilots not to paint pitot tubes. According to the FAA, an InFO “contains valuable information for operators that should help them meet certain administrative, regulatory, or operational requirements with relatively low urgency or impact on safety.” The latest InFO, dated Aug. 18, informs aircraft operators […]
Plane lands on Massachusetts freeway
The pilot of a Piper Cherokee who made an emergency landing on southbound Interstate 495 near Mansfield, Mass., Sept. 1 had been practicing stalls and could not restart the plane’s engine, a spokesman for the FAA was quoted in a story in The Boston Globe. The story reports: “The Cherokee, piloted by Matthew Kleindienst, 24, […]
Bahamas goes after the GA market
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation is targeting the multi-billion general aviation/private plane market, recently rolling out the red carpet to lavishly pamper key aviation executives, according The Bahamas Weekly. A four day/three night familiarization tour of the Bahamas attracted pilots, and representatives from aviation clubs, associations, schools, FBOs and the Aircraft Owners and […]
Go ahead and pull that chute
London Aviation Underwriters now waives the entire deductible for Cirrus SR20 and SR22 pilots who deploy the parachute to save their lives. According to a story by Alton K. Marsh at AOPA.org, the insurance company commonly waives deductibles if an aircraft is destroyed. The story notes: “The offer simply formalizes that situation.”
Vintage DER application checklist available
A new checklist created by the EAA and the FAA will help with the application process for those interested in being apopinted a Vintage Designated Engineering Representative (VDER). The VDER designation, announced at AirVenture this year, will allow individuals with demonstrated expertise of an entire vintage airplane the “holistic” authority to approve engineering data on […]
Tempest Volare releases safety video
Tempest Volare has released a new video that demonstrates the safety and quality benefits of its new solid epoxy float. According to company officials, more than 50% of all FAA service difficulty reports on carburetors are related to float damage or failure. “We view this new float as not only a product improvement but an […]
A new day for Piper Aircraft
It’s a new day at Piper Aircraft. New owners have infused the company with new capital and a growth strategy that officials hope will once again make Piper a leader in general aviation. Named for Bill Piper, often called the “Henry Ford of aviation,” Piper has weathered a lot of tough times in the last […]
Airboss featured at LoPresti First Saturday
LoPresti First Saturday, which will be held at the company’s new facility at Sebastian Airport (KX26) in Florida, will feature airboss Wayne Boggs, who will show attendees what it’s like behind the scenes at an air show. The monthly event includes a charity breakfast, which begins at 9 a.m. Boggs’ presentation is slated for 10 […]