WACO, Texas – The KA90 Engine Update Kit for the King Air 90 is now available from CenTex Aerospace. The kit allows the option of installing either a set of PWC PT6A-21, -28, or -34 engines to replace the original PT6A-20 engines. Greg Barnes, president of CenTex Aerospace, said, “The KA90 Engine Update Kit truly is […]
Tired pilot forgets landing gear
Aircraft: Piper Navajo. Injuries: None. Location: Kaltag, Alaska Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was attempting to land in icing conditions, had a hard time seeing the runway. He retracted the landing gear to prevent ice from building up on the gear. As he applied power to abort the approach, he suddenly saw the runway […]
Happy Holidays!
The Pulse of Aviation will not be published Dec. 25 as the General Aviation News offices are closed in observance of Christmas. The Pulse will return to your email boxes on Dec. 26. Merry Christmas!
Do you have a favorite destination?
In our January print issues, we’re going to focus on Destinations, including trips to Washington, D.C., the Caribbean, Austin, Texas, and more. We’d like to hear from you as to where your favorite destinations are when you take to the skies. Share with us your favorite locales, what airport (or airports) you fly into, and […]
First flight: Belite Sealite
WICHITA — On the 110th anniversary of the Wright brother’s first powered flight, Belite completed the successful first test flight of its new aircraft, the Belite SeaLite. The SeaLite is an amphibious, carbon fiber float-equipped aircraft, designed to legally fly under U.S. FAR 103 regulations off of either water or land. Although the first test […]
TGH Aviation raises funds for Bud Anderson Memorial Monument
AUBURN, Calif. — Bud Anderson, a World War II pilot and American hero (pictured above), served two combat tours, escorting heavy bombers over Europe. The City of Auburn, along with other community volunteers, is working to honor his service. “Thanks to the work of Douglas Van Howd, a local artist, a life-size statue has been […]
Hillsboro Aviation assists with Avalanche Control Equipment installation
Hillsboro Aviation recently assisted the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) with the installation of the O’Bellx gas exploder, the first in North America, at the Cow of the Woods avalanche path in Hoback Canyon near Jackson, Wyo. The O’Bellx unit uses compressed hydrogen and oxygen gas to produce an explosive detonation above the snow surface, clearing […]
Citation M2 certified, deliveries begin
WICHITA – Cessna has begun the first deliveries of the Citation M2 light jet following FAA type certification. Brad Thress, Cessna senior vice president of business jets, says: “Cessna is once more redefining the light jet segment with the Citation M2. We’re proud to get the M2 into the marketplace and see the aircraft begin […]
FAA certifies MVP-50T Engine Analyzer for Air Tractors
At the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Convention in Reno, Nevada, Air Tractor reported that the Electronics International MVP-50T Engine Analyzer has received FAA certification for use in Air Tractor aircraft. Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch says the certification follows more than a year of design and certification testing by the Olney, Texas, agricultural aircraft […]