VISTA, Cal. – Sandel Avionics has released its latest upgrades to the SG102 (MOD2) AHRS, which is a solid-state, three-axis instrument certified for primary heading reference and standby attitude. Enhancements include a three-times faster initialization time (one minute), and added selectable low- and high-speed ARINC 429 output, which allows for additional interface options with radar […]
Astronaut to be guest speaker at Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame
WETASKIWIN, Alberta, Canada — Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield will be the guest speaker at the 41st annual induction ceremony of Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. The former commander of the International Space Station, Expedition 35, Hadfield spent six months in Earth orbit. The Hall will induct four new members at the gala, to be held May […]
Aircraft systems training initiative launches
The National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University and RTCA have formed a partnership in which NIAR will develop and conduct training for RTCA, focusing on the testing standards for equipment installed on aircraft. The “Environmental Testing for Airborne Equipment” course will cover the requirements for minimum standard environmental test conditions and corresponding […]
Blackhawk names Absolute Aviation Group sales center
WACO, Texas — Blackhawk Modifications has named Absolute Aviation Group (AAG) in Johannesburg, South Africa, the newest sales center for turboprop performance solutions for Beechcraft King Air 90s and 200s, Caravan 208 and 208Bs, Conquest I and Cheyenne series aircraft. Based at Lanseria International Airport, AAG is also an authorized parts distributor for Beechcraft Corp. […]
Fast descent leads to bad bounce
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Mokuleia, Hawaii. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The accident happened during the approach to landing. According to the pilot, as the airplane approached the runway, he realized that the descent rate was higher than normal. He was unable to stop the rapid descent and the airplane touched down hard, bounced, and […]
The changing face of general aviation
By LEN ASSANTE The Dec. 20, 2013, issue of General Aviation News showcased general aviation’s “up and comers,” a group of innovators who are passionate about changing this industry for the better. I have had the honor of meeting some of these people and agree they offer some amazing ideas and unmitigated passion for GA. […]
New venture to reintroduce Mallard
CLEBURNE, Texas — A new venture, Mallard Aircraft, has been launched to reintroduce the Turbine Mallard amphibious aircraft. Aviation industry veteran Sam L. Jantzen, Jr. will head up the program, including market introduction and global manufacturer selection for initial Mallard production. The original Grumman Mallard was the first aircraft certified by the FAA in the […]
Chandler mayor declares February ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
Jay Tibshraeny, mayor of Chandler, Ariz., has proclaimed February “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Arizona, general aviation contributes $609 million annually to the state’s economy. Chandler Municipal Airport is one of the nation’s top 50 busiest GA airports with an economic impact of over $14 million. To view the proclamation, click here.
Double-digit growth for Piper
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft reports it achieved double-digit growth in new aircraft revenue and new airplane deliveries for 2013. The growth was led by increases in the sales of piston-powered training aircraft. Piper ended 2013 with a 13% increase in revenue from new aircraft sales of $168,776,759, compared to $148,968,967 in 2012, the […]