BOISE, Idaho – Western Aircraft has been named an authorized distributor for AeroLEDs Light Emitting Diode (LED) products. “These LED lighting products complement our current business offerings,” said Western Aircraft’s Director of Parts and Logistics Walt Johns. “We are excited to offer these high-efficiency and long-lasting lights to our Beech, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus customers.” […]
CubCrafters pilot hits trees on takeoff
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped CubCrafters CC11-16 was departing from a mountain airport in a valley in Lake City, Colo. He reported that during takeoff, he rotated at about 52-54 miles per hour, and about 20 feet above the ground, a strong crosswind from the left pushed the airplane to right of the runway centerline. […]
Celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary
Gord McNulty sent in this photo, with a note: “The 2017 CF-18 Demo Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force, piloted by Captain Matthew Kutryk, made an impression at the recent Brantford Air Show in Ontario. Its striking paint scheme features Canada’s traditional red and white colors to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Confederation […]
Downwind is not a state of mind
Every pilot owes their safety and security in some part to the predictable actions of their fellow pilots in flight. If only for reasons of self-preservation, it is entirely reasonable to conduct yourself as expected. Certainly, the FAA would like to believe your behavior is a reflection of your respect for its authority and wisdom. […]
House Democrats block FAA extension
A new post on Politico reports that House Democrats blocked a Republican push to fast-track an FAA extension on Sept. 25, 2017, with just days to go until current law expires Sept. 30. Democrats said they voted against the six-month extension because of unrelated Republican add-ons dealing with flood insurance, tax credits for victims of recent […]
ASA owner, authors receive UAA awards
Aviation Supplies & Academics owner Mike Lorden and authors Gary Ullrich and Paul Snyder were presented with the W. W. Estridge, Jr. and the John K. Lauber Safety awards during the 70th annual University Aviation Association (UAA) Collegiate Aviation Conference and Expo in Riverside, California. The Estridge Award, which honors American Airlines’ Captain W. W. […]
Baron unveils new weather tracking and forecasting tools
Baron has introduced Aviation Weather, its suite of aviation weather data products. Baron Aviation Weather features a variety of weather tracking and forecasting tools designed specifically for use in the aviation industry, including two Baron-exclusive, proprietary weather intelligence products: Baron Flight Cross Section and Global Radar. Baron Flight Cross Section provides customers with detailed weather […]
Florida International Air Show ready for takeoff
PUNTA GORDA, Florida— The Florida International Air Show (FIAS) will move forward with its 36th annual air show at the Punta Gorda Airport Oct. 13-15, 2017. The event will showcase a variety of military and civilian aircraft, support vehicles, pilots who will be performing and providing rides, dozens of aircraft on display, a Kid Zone, […]
New Beechcraft and Cessna PMA Exhaust Stacks win approval
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis has received FAA/PMA approval for Beechcraft and Cessna exhaust stacks. The approval covers the Beechcraft F33A, F33C, S35, V35A, V35B, 36 and A36 Left Hand Collector Assembly (P/N A35-950005-37M), which replace Beechcraft part numbers 35-950005-37, 35-950005-1 and 35-9016-1. Also receiving approval is the Right Hand Collector Assembly [P/N A35-950005-39M], which replaces Beechcraft’s […]