Continental Motors Group (CMG) reports that its Centurion diesel engine fleet has reached 4 million hours of flight time logged. More than 4,000 new Centurion diesel engines have been delivered since start of production in 2002. The company has also recently reported figures regarding the reliability and safety of its engines. Over the last 52 […]
Think Global Flight wins award
Aviation Bright Futures Foundation recently honored Captain Judy Rice, founder of Think Global Flight with the “Making a Difference Award-Aviation Education Category” in recognition for her lifetime dedication toward promoting aviation education. Chairman Bob Raskey, commented, “When the Aviation Bright Futures Foundation Board heard about Think Global Flight and Capt Judy’s efforts, our vote was […]
Bahamas and Caribbean VFR charts for iPad and Android released
The 2014 Bahamas VFR Chart and the 2014 Caribbean VFR Chart are now available on the iPad and Android tablets. The Bahamas and the Caribbean VFR Charts include both VFR and IFR data, creating hybrid charts that have the information you need for flying the islands. The charts are geo-referenced. Pilot Publishing teamed with PDF […]
Hartzell back in business with Mooney
Hartzell Propeller and Mooney International Corp. are again in business together as the aircraft manufacturer has begun production on the first new Mooney airplane in five years. Hartzell Propeller has initiated deliveries of the company’s three-blade, blended airfoil, scimitar props to Mooney’s manufacturing operation in Kerrville, Texas, for factory installation on its Ovation and Acclaim […]
USAF Academy Wings of Blue skydivers to open 2014 Vectren Dayton Air Show
DAYTON, Ohio — Skydiving cadets and instructors from the U.S. Air Force Academy will help open the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger on June 28-29 at Dayton International Airport. The academy’s Wings of Blue, the U.S. Air Force Skydiving Team, will descend with the U.S. flag during the singing of the national anthem in […]
Angel MedFlight accepting applications for scholarship
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance is once again offer the Scholarship for Excellence in Aviation. Applications are being accepted now through July 11 for the fall 2014 scholarship award. Angel MedFlight established the scholarship, in partnership with the Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA), to promote leadership and resourcefulness in students enrolled in […]
NextGen welding helmets introduced
Lincoln Electric has developed a new generation of Viking auto-darkening welding helmets designed to deliver improved optics and greater comfort. Backed by a three-year warranty, these helmets offer better optical quality as well as durability in tough welding environments, according to company officials. The auto-darkening cartridges in the Viking-2 series offer a top EN 379-1/1/1/1 […]
Fence catches Cub
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Sierraville, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing landings. The first two went well. On the third attempt he performed a three-point landing and the airplane began to drift left. He applied full engine power, but could not regain control of the airplane before it went off […]
Is there an STC for a primer system for my engine?
Q: I have been looking for a possible STC to install a primer system on a O-320-A2D. Would you know of one? JERRY BARNHILL, Longville, La. A: Jerry, after checking a few things out, I discovered that almost all of the O-320 series engines were delivered from Lycoming with a factory installed primer system. However, the […]