LANDENBERG, Pa. — W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of SKYFLEX Aerospace Materials with a new aviation fluid-repellent tape. Available in various sizes, the new tape is suited for use on belly fairings, engine nacelles, tail boom covers, fuel bladders and access panels, according to company officials. This gap filling material provides protection in […]
Moose stalls during approach
The pilot of the Murphy Moose reported that he had flown into the airport in Galt, Calif., previously but never in the Moose. While on final approach, he noticed power lines between his position and the runway, and he “pulled back” on the elevator control to overfly the power lines. He continued the approach and […]
Picture of the day: The ideal plane for grass strips
Don Dugas sent in this photo of Cessna N150RD taking off from Punta Gorda Airport in Florida. “It’s a Cessna 150 and the RD in the tail number means Rear End Dragger,” he explains. “The Continental 100-hp with Horton STOL kit, plus bubble windows, make this an ideal airplane to play on grass strips.”
Ask Paul: What to do about a broken stud?
Q: If on a radial engine (specifically a Warner) one finds one stud broken at the flange level, would you recommend replacing all the affected cylinder studs? I assume cylinder movement caused the break. Gennaro Avolio A: I believe in this particular situation I would only replace the broken stud. However, I would very closely […]
Avionics sales top $587 million in first quarter
The Aircraft Electronics Association’s first-quarter 2015 Avionics Market Report shows that business and general aviation avionics sales topped $587 million in the first three quarters of the year. That’s a 9.9% drop in sales compared to the first-quarter of 2014, when sales were more than $651 million. This year’s first-quarter sales are more in line with the first-quarter sales […]
SC governor signs GA tax relief bill
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that removes a 6% sales tax on maintenance performed on general aviation aircraft. Haley signed amended House Bill 3568 on June 15, and the tax exemption will take effect on Jan. 1, 2016. South Carolina is home to 37 certified repair stations, but many of those […]
Why the P-51 is still the most beloved airplane at the air show
Globalair.com blogger Sarina Houston’s latest post is about the venerable P-51, which she claims is the most beloved airplane at any air show. “Whether you know the history of the airplane or not, the Mustang is an airplane that stops you in your tracks. Its beauty captivates you, lures you in, and makes you want […]
Cool off with IcyBreeze
BIXBY, Okla. — Just introduced is IcyBreeze, a portable air conditioner and cooler for airplanes. An IcyBreeze unit can be stored in the back seat or baggage area of any single or light twin to keep beverages cold and cockpit air cool, according to company officials. “We are able to provide all the benefits of […]
Sporty’s offers PIVOT iPad case for pilots
Now available from Sporty’s is PIVOT system, which combines an iPad case and smart cover with a quick-release mount for the cockpit. Made of durable, impact-absorbing polycarbonate along with “Splash-Seals” for all ports, PIVOT has already proven itself in daily operations with more than 8,000 Southwest Airlines pilots, according to Sporty’s officials. “There are plenty of iPad cases […]