CREEDMOOR, N.C. — Twin Commander Aircraft is having a summer special on new windshields — a $5,500 instant rebate off the retail price. The special promotion is for Twin Commander windshield parts numbers 360043-13SS and 360043-14SS. Eligibility for the instant rebate requires a logbook entry showing installation of the windshield(s) within 30 days of a July or August […]
Open canopy leads to loss of control
Aircraft: Evektor Sportstar Injuries: None. Location: Lancaster, Pa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, as the airplane lifted off, the canopy opened. He simultaneously attempted to close the canopy while attempting to fly the airplane, but lost control of the airplane. The Sportstar landed hard on the runway. Probable cause: The pilot’s attempt to secure […]
Grease is the word
Whenever I give talks I usually put in a few slides about grease. In discussions on this topic, questions mainly fall into three areas. The first is why is it so critical to use only the grease that is approved for a certain application. A lot of people think grease is grease, so they should […]
Pilots asked to comment on Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate General Aviation Caucus and certified flight instructor with more than 11,000 hours, has released the outline for the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 (PBOR2) and is asking the aviation community to submit comments for the final Senate legislation. “The first Pilot’s Bill of Rights […]
BackcountryPilot.org: 400-hp Zenith CH801
A Ford V-8 400-horsepower Zenith CH801 is not all that common. Want to see, and hear one? Hop over to BackcountryPilot.org to read Zane Jacobson’s great write up and watch smartly edited video.
SocialFlight adds $100 Hamburgers, attractions, golf and More
SocialFlight, the free web and mobile app that maps General Aviation events, has added points-of-interest to its list of features, expanding beyond aviation events to become a resource for all aviation destinations, including the ubiquitous “$100 hamburger.” The new release; SocialFlight 4, allows users to view over 100,000 unique Points-of-Interest (POIs), all within walking distance of airports […]
Beringer introduces new 4-inch main wheel and brake
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has introduced its new 4-inch main wheel and brake for light aircraft. Cut from solid aluminum billet on precision CNC machinery, they carry Beringer’s signature bright red anodized finish. The single-piston hydraulic caliper provides smooth, powerful braking on its floating disc, according to company officials. Maintenance is reduced through the incorporation of sealed ball […]
FltPlan completes rapid decompression testing for Android tablets
FltPlan has conducted rapid decompression testing for Android tablets at National Technical Systems (NTS) in Boxborough, Mass. To use an electronic device as a replacement for paper charts in the cockpit, Part 135 and 121 operators must receive formal approval from the FAA. This testing is one component of the approval process detailed in the […]
FlightSafety names Lintelman manager of Wilmington center
FlightSafety International has named Ralph Lintelman manager of the company’s Learning Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Ralph will succeed Barry Massey when he retires from FlightSafety at the end of July. “We congratulate Ralph on his new position as manager of the Wilmington Center,” said Daniel MacLellan, Vice President Operations. “Ralph is a valued and well-respected member […]