Peerless Electronics is now distributing Kissing Electrotec’s environmentally sealed 26 series relays. The 26 series features 300 amp dual-coil system power relays. The dual-coil system develops high contact pressure, resulting in low contact voltage drop and enhanced shock and vibration capabilities, according to company officials. The relays are available with stud or screw type terminals.
VFR into IFR kills one
The pilot of the Cessna 182 had recently received his private pilot certificate. He had a total of 93 hours of total flight time, of which 27 were in the 182. He did not have an instrument rating. He took off in VFR conditions from a private airstrip near Lustre, Mont., then headed south for […]
Picture of the day: Enjoying a beautiful day
Dale Andersen sent in this photo, explaining “My buddy and I enjoying a beautiful day among wildflowers in California Valley, California.”
The ultimate airshow experience
Being an airshow performer is a dream many a pilot has, but one that very few get to fulfill. Robert Pinksten, a pilot from New England, realized this and that led him to creating Airshow Experiences, a company that allows pilots to get a taste of airshow flying from the cockpit of an Extra 300L. […]
SUN ‘n FUN Seaplane Splash-In cancelled
Due to record rainfall over the last six months, SUN ‘n FUN has cancelled the Seabird Splash-In that has been held annually on Lake Agnes at Fantasy of Flight during the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo. SUN ‘n FUN officials report the Lake Agnes water level is more than 2 feet above normal, which creates […]
Air Safety Institute offers new course on transitioning to different airplanes
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new course to help pilots safely make the switch from flying a familiar airplane to one they’ve never flown before — or haven’t flown for a long while. “Transitioning to Other Airplanes” gives pilots factors to consider as they step from one airplane […]
Pacific Coast Dream Machines marks 25th anniversary
HALF MOON BAY, California — There are car shows, airshows, motorcycle shows, tractor shows, music festivals, food festivals, and living history festivals galore. Mix them all together in one venue on one day and you’ve got the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show — marking its 25th year in 2015. The 25th annual event will be held […]
Pilot follows solar eclipse
Dr. John C. Taylor, owner of a TBM 850, used his turboprop aircraft to follow the March 20 solar eclipse, bringing a Skynews channel TV crew aboard to document the celestial event.
Donation moves Wright B Flyer closer to new airplane
MIAMISBURG, Ohio — When Wright “B” Flyer Inc. takes its one-of-a-kind airplane to AirVenture 2015 in July, it will take more than filing a flight plan. The Wright “B” Flyer, a modern lookalike of the Wright brothers’ first production airplane, has short legs and is tiring to fly. Instead, the nonprofit organization’s volunteers will disassemble […]