TUCSON, Ariz. – During the 2014 Manufacturer of the Year Summit and Awards Luncheon, Universal Avionics accepted the prestigious award for 2014 Outstanding Small/Medium Manufacturer of the Year by the Arizona Manufacturers Council. Each year the Arizona Manufacturers Council, sponsored by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, selects a manufacturer that produces superior products, […]
Glider aerobatics, parachuting canopy piloting added to World Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) reports that Glider Aerobatics, Parachuting Canopy Piloting and Paramotors have been selected by the International World Games Association (IWGA) for The World Games 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland. All three will be grouped as disciplines under the Air Sports banner. “We are thrilled to have three air sports events at […]
Garmin adds attitude to aera 796/795
Garmin has introduced a new version of software for the aera 796/795, which allows the aviation portables to receive even more information from the GDL 39 3D. When paired with the GDL 39 3D via Bluetooth or standard hardwire connection, the aera 796/795 will display AHRS-like pitch and roll information and a slip/skid ball. After installing version […]
New approvals for Airforms
BIG LAKE, Alaska – Airforms’ growing line of replacement engine baffles now includes parts for all Piper PA-28-181 and PA-28R-200 and PA-28R-201 aircraft. The newly approved Archer and Arrow baffle sets expand Airforms’ engine baffle product line of over 50 applicable aircraft models. “Expansion in the Piper baffle line continues to be strong.” said Dave […]
Low-level aerobatics kills one
Aircraft: Pitts S1D. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Port Richey, Fla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: Several witnesses reported that the pilot was conducting aerobatic maneuvers over the Gulf of Mexico. He initiated a loop between 300 to 500 feet above the water. At the top of the loop, while inverted, the airplane started the descent. The pilot […]
Ask Paul: How should I handle chromed cylinder removal?
Q: When an engine with chromed cylinders comes into a shop with oil leaks and the source has been identified as thru bolts and cylinder base o-rings, how should the cylinder removal and reinstallation be handled? Also, is there any wisdom in turning the oil scraper ring upside down in chromed cylinder to help control oil […]
Georgia passes aviation-friendly amendment
As its 2014 legislative session came to a close, Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal signed an amendment adding aviation activities to its Recreational Use Statute (RUS). HB494 includes liability protection for airstrip owners — the 22nd state in the nation to adopt this change. The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has made it a goal to add landowner liability […]
Pipistrel completes FAA LSA audit
Pipistrel reports it has successfully completed the FAA Light-Sport Aircraft operations audit. In February, the FAA audit delegation visited and verified compliance to FAA regulation and ASTM LSA standards at Pipistrel’s factories in Italy and Slovenia. The audit consisted of compliance verification of Pipistrel’s products, production organization, continued airworthiness procedures, maintenance aspects, and documentation for LSA […]
University develops new curriculum around jet engine sim
SALINA, Kansas — The aviation program at Kansas State University Salina is entering a new collaboration to develop curriculum for a jet engine simulator. K-State Salina has agreed to work with Price Induction to create a curriculum using the French company’s new virtual engine test bench that simulates the DGEN 380 lightweight gas turbine engine. Price […]