Researchers at Harvard University are conducting an anonymous pilot health study. The study, open to current and retired airline, will be used to research the environmental effects of the cockpit environment, including fatigue, air quality, radiation, noise, and more. To date, the study has pilots from over 23 countries participating. You can participate by going to PilotHealthStudy.org
Video: F-104 to be unveiled at Nampa museum
“The F-104 Starfighter in the Warhawk Air Museum is scheduled to be painted and marked in its original USAF colors for static display at the Warbird Roundup at Nampa, Idaho 27-28 June 2015. Other World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War-era aircraft are on the show’s flying schedule.”
Over-the-wing fueling nozzles offered
Hewitt, a manufacturer of aviation fueling products, hoses, and accessories, now offers Eagle over-the-wing fueling nozzles for small and medium-size business aircraft as well as helicopters.Weighing just over five pounds, the Eagle features: Stainless steel shaft and fasteners Polyurethane Handle Huard Quick-change swiveling spout design to accommodate two nozzle options Duck Bill spout for jet […]
Hydroswing debuts dual panel door
Hydroswing has introduced a its Dual Panel Door System, multi-hydraulic dual panel door without cables and straps.“Swing out space is a concern for some of our customers. For the aviation sector, because of the dynamics and layout of some hangars, it is important to save the space on the taxiway, even at the cost of a little headroom,” […]
Fuel starvation brings down Mooney
The Mooney M20K’s engine lost power in flight, and the pilot made a forced landing to a field near Hudson, Colo. The pilot was seriously injured. During the post-accident examination, one pint of fuel was recovered from the right wing fuel tank, and 7.5 gallons of fuel were recovered from the left wing fuel tank. The […]
Pictures of the day: Space Shuttle tour
Our good friend Albert Dyer sent in this photos, explaining: “Besides the traditional Florida attractions vying for your vacation time, for those with an airplane there is the Shuttle Facility Tour.” “Vic Krause flew his Cessna 180D to KEVB (New Smyrna Beach) to pick me up and talked about taking the tour over lunch,” Albert […]
Education and innovation the key to safer skies
By BRIAN WYNNE Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) or drones, have grown in the past few years from a niche tool to a must-have holiday toy and business asset. The increasing availability of this technology has led many new enthusiasts to take to the skies, sometimes in places where […]
San Diego pilots win Hayward Air Rally
An early summer heatwave in Northern California presented challenging flying conditions for 20 airplanes competing in the 51st annual Hayward Air Rally, held June 11-13. The longest continually-held flying event of the type in North America, this proficiency challenge offers aviators the opportunity to demonstrate their airmanship skills of fuel planning and cross-country flight without […]
Video: New accident case study released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Air Safety Institute has released “Final Approach,” the latest in a series of accident case studies. This episode explores the dangers of flying in low instrument conditions with a dwindling fuel supply. The January 2013 accident involved a Piper Arrow that struck trees while attempting to make a dead-stick emergency […]