Even with its complete pilot training courses on DVD and online, Sporty’s still believes in the time-honored tradition of the weekend ground school and is planning a full schedule of courses at its headquarters at Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sporty’s officials said.“Even in 2010, the weekend ground school has tremendous merit,” says Sporty’s […]
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Group 3 Aviation opens new student housing
Group 3 Aviation Inc., an FAA- and VA-approved Part 141 flight training facility and Part 135 charter service operating from the Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California, recently opened its new pilot housing. The residential accommodations streamline and simplify lodging for out-of-state and overseas full-time students, according to company officials. The company recently renovated […]
Hobart introduces IronMan MIG Welder
Hobart Welding Products has introduced the IronMan 230, a DC/CV, single-phase, MIG/FCAW welder that delivers a 30- to 250-amp output (60% at 175 amps). The IronMan 230 replaces Hobart’s IronMan 210 and 250, combining their features in a single unit suited for welding mild steel material ranging from 24 gauge to ½-in, according to company […]
Wipaire receives TSO for Kodiak floats
Wipaire recently received Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for its Wipline model 7000 float, designed for the Quest Kodiak. With the FAA’s approval of the structure and design confirmed, Wipaire officials said they are now turning their full attention to the remainder of flight testing, and expect full approval in the first quarter, noting aircraft […]
ASA debuts new composites textbook
ASA’s new textbook on composite materials, “Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair,” runs the gamut, serving as a comprehensive primer on composites, yet also working as a resource for long-time composites professionals, according to company officials. Advanced composite technology is constantly changing and embracing new developments daily, yet the basics needed to successfully design, […]
Aspen releases Evolution upgrade kit
Aspen Avionics, Inc. has released a version 2.1 software upgrade kit for the Aspen EFD1000 Primary Flight Display and the EFD1000/EFD500 Multi-Function Display. The latest upgrade includes enhancements to the panning functions, navigation map and auto-ranging features of the Evolution Flight Displays. An authorized Aspen Avionics dealer must perform the version 2.1 software upgrade. A […]
Golden Eagle Plus tops flight planners
FlightPrep’s Golden Eagle Plus Software leads the pack in a review of flight planners in Aviation Consumer Magazine’s January issue. Cited as “intuitive to use,” Golden Eagle Plus Version 5 software is the latest release from FlightPrep. Based upon the free Golden Eagle flight planner sponsored by CSC DUATS, Golden Eagle Plus adds fuel-stop and […]
Fluorescent dye locates fluid leaks fast
Spectronics Corp. has introduced Aero-Brite Universal Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye to pinpoint the source of fuel, lubrication and hydraulic leaks in aviation systems. Add a small amount of super-concentrated Aero-Brite dye to the aircraft system and let it circulate, company officials said, explaining the dye/fluid mixture will accumulate at even the smallest leak sites. Scan […]
‘The Rescue of Streetcar 304′
BOOK REVIEW By J. DOUGLAS HINTON Even for non-military pilots, “The Rescue of Streetcar 304, A Navy Pilot’s Forty Hours on the Run in Laos,” by Kenny Fields is a real page-turner. The scenario is the Vietnam War in 1968. Flying A-7 Corsairs, Naval Aviator Lt. Kenny Fields (call sign: “Streetcar 304”) and his wingman […]