United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG) reports Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), which provides Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, is now part of its Performance Vector safety initiative. Performance Vector is available to USAIG policyholders who insure turbine-powered aircraft or place multiple policies with USAIG. Eligible policyholders can choose annually from a range of safety programs and services, […]
Failure to follow SB results in emergency landing
According to the pilot, he departed for a flight to his home base airport. While the Ercoupe 415-D was climbing through 200 feet above ground level, the engine began to run roughly. While he was attempting to turn back toward the airport in Beaver Falls, Pa., the engine experienced a total loss of power. He […]
Picture of the day: Cleared for takeoff
Chuck Rosenfeld sent in this photo taken by Cathy Boyko at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. “Flight of two Ercoupes cleared for takeoff,” as Maynard Smith and Chuck Rosenfeld depart from the airshow in Ercoupe 415s.
Eggs, basket, uh-oh
We all know the classic adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s simple advice. Perhaps too simple, because people still ignore it, no matter how obvious the repercussions of running afoul of it might be. The latest and greatest example I’ve encountered happened just the other day here in central Florida. And […]
First flight: Perlan 2 glider
The Perlan 2 glider, an engineless aircraft designed to reach the edge of space, achieved its successful first flight Sept. 23 about 5,000 feet above Roberts Field, the Redmond Municipal Airport in Oregon. This was the first test flight of the aircraft, which next year will attempt to set a new world altitude record for any airplane. […]
Progress continues on search for unleaded avgas
One year after four fuels were selected for testing as potential replacements for leaded avgas, progress remains steady, according to a report at AOPA.org, which notes that the first phase of testing should be completed later this year. Testing now is concentrated on material compatibility and rig testing, with the second phase of testing — […]
FAA funds runway incursion mitigation projects
The FAA has provided $11 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to eight airports that have risk factors for runway incursions, including several that serve general aviation. In June, the FAA unveiled the Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) program that will identify and mitigate risk factors that contribute to runway incursions, such as unclear taxiway markings, […]
XP-320 engine now option for Zenith CH750
Zenith Aircraft has selected Superior Air Parts XP-320 engine as a builder option on its STOL CH750 and CH750 Cruiser kit aircraft. “When we look for improved products and additional options to offer our builder base, we look for several traits in a company, including high product quality, superb customer support, a commitment to innovation and […]
TOCSIN 3 Cockpit Monitor introduced
Sporty’s has introduced the TOCSIN 3 Cockpit Monitor, a carbon monoxide detector specifically designed for the cockpit. Advanced micro-processing capability allows for quick unit configuration adjustments, and the back-lit display shows ambient air CO levels in parts-per-million (ppm) and can detect CO from 0 to 500 ppm, according to Sporty’s officials. “This compact CO detector alerts the pilot […]