WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jonathan Archer, a 24-year aviation industry veteran, has joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness. Archer most recently provided key support for the FAA and the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) as an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton. His work included facilitating an FAA Aviation Certification Service (AIR) […]
Wet grass, no brakes bad combination
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 1 Serious,1 Minor. Location: Elkader, Iowa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, he approached the intended destination airport and descended from 5,500 feet to 2,000 feet MSL in order to remain clear of clouds. The airplane encountered light rain and reduced forward visibilities during the approach. The pilot lost sight […]
Ask Paul: Tips to troubleshoot high oil temps
I suggest you check the actual oil temperature in the engine oil sump using a laboratory type, glass bulb thermometer.
Air Tractor president briefs Congressional staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jim Hirsch, president of Air Tractor, and a board member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), briefed staff of the U.S. House of Representatives this week on the Export-Import Bank’s importance to small businesses. Based in Olney, Texas, with about 260 employees, Air Tractor manufactures airplanes used to treat crops and fight fires. […]
Searey introduces frise aileron
TAVARES, Florida — Progressive Aerodyne, manufacturer of Searey Light Sport amphibious airplanes, has developed a new Frise aileron for all new factory-built Searey Elite and Searey Sport model airplanes. The new aileron, developed by Progressive Aerodyne engineers, is a milestone improvement in Searey flight control, according to company officials. The new aileron provides Searey airplanes with more balance and […]
First flight: Sun Flyer
DENVER, Colorado – The single-seat technology demonstrator for the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric airplane completed first flight tests and will make its public debut July 27 in Oshkosh, the evening before the official start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Sun Flyer, being developed by Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) in conjunction with its development partners, Bye Aerospace […]
Able Flight’s Class of 2014 to get their wings at Oshkosh
Able Flight‘s newest pilots will receive their wings at a pinning ceremony at EAA AirVenture. This year’s class includes two pilots who are quadriplegics, one who is a paraplegic, one who has a spinal condition and two who have lost one or more limbs. Two of the new pilots are wounded veterans and another is a […]
Sennheiser plans AirVenture activities
OSHKOSH — Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser has unveiled a packed agenda at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with sponsorships, a flight pinning ceremony, and the fifth annual Podapalooza social media gathering. For the duration of AirVenture, Sennheiser will be showcasing its aviation headsets — the S1 family, including the S1 Digital, the S1 NoiseGard, and S1 Passive — […]
Aircraft Tool Supply celebrates 40th anniversary
OSCOLA, Mich. — Aircraft Tool Supply, a manufacturer and distributor of sheet metal tools, riveting products, inspection equipment, and aircraft engine maintenance tools, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Aircraft Tool Supply was the brainchild of Frank W. Barber, who started the company in 1974 in a small machine shop in Novi, Mich. Desmond Lynch […]