The New Jersey Aviation Association is urging Congress to provide full funding for NextGen initiatives to overhaul the country’s air traffic control system. The NJAA organization represents New Jersey’s general aviation community. In a June 11 news release, NJAA said it supports transitioning to the NextGen aviation system, which is satellite-based, compared to the current […]
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Continental lowers TopCare cylinder prices
Teledyne Continental Motors said on June 11 that it has lowered its prices on an improved line of TopCare cylinders. TCM’s objective “continues to be to improve the value of its product to the customer, which is reflected in improvements to the cylinder manufacture, durability, maintenance costs, and purchase price,” the announcement said. “Today we […]
Light the night
GloveLite solves the cockpit flashlight issue. GloveLite is a neoprene cover for the index finger and thumb that has two 3-mm LEDs integrated into the fabric. The motion of your fingers draws the light to your fingertips so you can read a map or approach chart. LED colors are available in red, green and white. […]
Divco hits milestone: 100,000th crankcase
Divco, Inc., a crankcase repair station, recently achieved a milestone in its 33 years of doing business. The 100,000th crankcase, a Lycoming O-320, was repaired, certified and shipped to a long-standing customer. Divco employs inspectors, welders and support staff with an accumulated 235 years of experience. Holding FAA Repair Station Certification Number DP2R762K, and JR-145 […]
Alternative Aviation offers aging aircraft inspections
Alternative Aviation Services, Inc. now offers aging aircraft inspections and structural damage repairs for all types of aircraft. This new service is in addition to the current maintenance and inspection services that the company provides for its Falcon, Westwind and Twin Commander maintenance customers. For more information: 248-666-3310 or AlternativeAvionics.com
Arizona governor’s budget would raid aviation fund
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has proposed a budget that would divert 60 percent of revenues from the state aviation fund for non-aviation purposes, according to a June 11 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association news release. Facing a serious budget shortfall, the state legislature approved a budget plan that would transfer a modest portion of the […]
Women’s Air Race draws Colorado pilots
A couple of Colorado pilots are preparing to compete in their first air race as the 2009 women’s transcontinental Air Race Classic comes to Denver. According to a June 11 news release, Marijke Unger of Longmont and Kara Pruitt of Broomfield will taxi up to the hold line at Centennial Airport on June 23 for […]
Averett University offers teen flight camp
Teens interested in aviation and with access to Danville, Virginia, will have the chance take to the skies at Averett University’s first aeronautics camp in July, according to Catherine Amos, writing June 11 in the Danville News & Advance. The two-day camp, open to youths between the ages of ages 12 and 18, will feature […]
The Grand Finale Biplane Expo
Charlie Harris, Chairman of the National Biplane Association submitted the following report from “The Grande Finale Biplane Expo” in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After 23 successful years, the event is being retired. Below is a photo gallery from the show. Images from Rick Bryant of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Under three days of perfect blue skies and full moon […]