PS Engineering has enhanced two of its flagship audio control panels, the PMA450A and PMA8000G. The company added a timer function to the PMA450A and monitor mode to the PMA8000G. PMA450A Timer Function The PMA450A now includes timer functions using on-screen controls and audio annunciations to help pilots keep track of timed approaches, fuel tank […]
Bad fuel supply line brings down Aventura II
In an email sent to an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector by the student pilot, he reported that the experimental seaplane, an Aventura II, experienced a partial loss of engine power during takeoff about 400 feet above the ground near Fenton, Michigan. He turned the seaplane toward the lake but as he ran out of “speed,” he […]
Rainbow over the Mighty Mississippi
Joe Fortman sent us this photo, taken July 14, 2017, while flying from Michigan to Missouri to pick up his daughter. “I ran into a bit of light rain and when I looked to the left I saw this beautiful rainbow over the town of Chester, Illinois, and the mighty Mississippi River,” he says.
From Argentina to Alaska: Part I
Dino Karagozian, a Bonanza owner, fulfilled a dream in 2011 when he flew his 1964 Bonanza from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Fairbanks, Alaska, over 35 days. Joining him on the trip was Juan Carlos Bisi, also known as JB, a professional pilot. Dino put together a daily report on his adventure, as well as took many, […]
Cancer survivors take flight
BELGRADE, Montana — The sky literally was the limit during the week of July 10-14, 2017, for four recent cancer survivors who were part of the fourth annual Big Sky Kids Cancer Survivor Flight Camp. Launched in 2014, the camp is co-sponsored by Summit Aviation, a full-service aircraft management, brokerage and general aviation flight training provider, […]
Tuskegee Airman to make special appearance at KidVenture
Tuskegee Airman pilot Harry Stewart will make a special appearance at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron‘s RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit inside KidVenture at EAA Airventure, which is slated for July 24-30, 2017. All ages are welcome to meet Stewart and get his autograph. He will be at the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit inside KidVenture […]
Sonex introduces Rotax Engine Mount Attach Bars
Sonex Aircraft has introduced a new product from AeroConversions: Rotax Engine Mount Attach Bars. Developed for Sonex/Rotax 912-series engine mounts, AeroConversions Rotax Attach Bars can also be used for custom Rotax 912 engine mounts on any experimental aircraft. AeroConversions Rotax Attach Bars eliminate the need for expensive and complex Rotax ring mounts and Rotax mount rubbers, according to company officials. As […]
Garmin unveils retrofit autopilots for general aviation aircraft
Garmin has introduced the GFC 600 and GFC 500, solid state attitude-based (AHRS-derived) autopilots for fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. The GFC 600 and GFC 500 incorporate a number of safety-enhancing technologies, including Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP), underspeed protection, overspeed protection, Level Mode, Flight Director (FD) and more, according to company officials. The GFC 600 autopilot […]
Trig Avionics adds to radio line
Trig Avionics has introduced the latest additions to its line of radios: The TY96A and TY97A. Both are slimline 760 channel VHF radios with 25kHz spacing. They include the same pilot friendly features as the TY96 and TY97 and are designed for pilots flying outside 8.33kHz mandated airspace, according to company officials. The TY96A is a 10-watt radio, the TY97A […]