Sporty’s 2010 Crystal Christmas Ornament, the 26th annual edition, features the Douglas DC-3. “The DC-3 is a much-loved airplane — and an important one as well,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “We think it’s the perfect choice this year, since 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the DC-3’s first flight.” The DC-3 silhouette is […]
Products
‘Flying Platform’ prototype up for sale
AirBuoyant is offering its prototype flying platform, the VertiPod 2 (N6172N, formerly the PAM 100B Individual Lifting Vehicle), for sale. With its contra-rotating rotors below the pilot and a new protective pilot’s “cage” installed, the twin-engine VP2 is ready for flight or further development, according to officials with the Anderson, Indiana-based company. With some 200 […]
Weldcraft offers gas lenses
Weldcraft now offers multiple styles of precision-machined gas lenses,which help to optimize shielding gas coverage and help ensure consistent, quality TIG welding performance, according to company officials. With styles available for both its WP Series and Crafter Series air- and water-cooled TIG torches, Weldcraft’s gas lenses also dissipate heat for longer, trouble-free performance. Weldcraft offers […]
2011 FAR/AIM Series now available
ASA’s 2011 FAR/AIM Series is now available. Both the FAR for Flight Crew and FAR for Aviation Maintenance Technicians are currently available. The FAR/AIM book will be available Sept. 15. ASA consolidates the FAA regulations and procedures into three reference books with information pertinent to pilots, flight crew, and aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs). In all […]
Lednicer joins Raisbeck Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics guru David Lednicer has joined Raisbeck Engineering’s aircraft design team. He previously held a similar position at AMI (Analytical Methods, Inc), where he worked more than 20 years. Prior to AMI, he was an aerodynamicist at Sikorsky Aircraft for over five years, and a consultant to Scaled Composites and Beech Aircraft at […]
Hawker Beechcraft names Haenggi director of product marketing
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (HBC) has appointed Mike Haenggi director, Product Marketing. In this role, he will guide the company’s overall product positioning, messaging and tools to market each aircraft in HBC’s product lineup. Haenggi brings an extensive background in business aviation marketing and product planning to the company. He joins HBC from Pilatus Business Aircraft, […]
‘Advanced TIG Welding’ How-To DVD debuts
Now available from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is Ron Covell’s “Advanced TIG Welding” DVD video, which features how-to tips and instruction developed for those looking to become more proficient with the TIG welding process. The program by recognized metalworking expert Ron Covell is a follow-up to his “TIG Welding Basics” DVD and covers many advanced […]
Microsoft Flight featured on Fly Away Simulation
Microsoft’s next flight simulator release, Microsoft Flight, is now being featured on the Fly Away Simulation flight simulation website. Microsoft recently announced that it will be releasing the next in its series of flight simulator packages for PC users, with the next release being called Microsoft Flight. Microsoft Flight is set to become the biggest […]
NVG webinar slated
Night Flight Concepts will hold a free, live educational webinar on Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. EST to “Demystify Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Issues.” Night Vision Systems are recognized as a necessary capability to enhance situational awareness and increase safety for night flying; however, there remain many misconceptions and issues in the industry concerning NVG […]