Recreational Aviation Foundation Arkansas State Liaison Dave Myrick reports that after sending a copy of the RAF newsletter and website links to another Arkansas pilot, he received some exciting news. “The phone call made my day,” Myrick said. “It was RAF member David Ellison of Bradford. He knew of our success with the Arkansas Recreational […]
Angel Flight West makes new software available to other organizations for free
In an unprecedented move, Angel Flight West is making its new software system and database program, Angel Flight Information Database System (AFIDS) 2.0, available to all volunteer pilot organizations at no cost. First users include four independent organizations based in California, Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. This past weekend, AFW staff presented the program and the […]
ATP opens new training centers
ATP is expanding its training network by opening two new training centers. Ogden, Utah (KOGD) opens May 1, and Morristown, N.J. (KMMU) opens June 1. The opening of these two training centers brings the total number of facilities that ATP operates up to 30, according to company officials. “The opening of these facilities represents a […]
Shadin enhances fuel flow transducer
Shadin Avionics has revealed a minor TSO design change to its fuel flow transducer, enabling increased temperature range and performance. The new transducer configuration is rated for 100° C, increased from 70° C, enabling continued functionality and accuracy when installed in close proximity to exhaust manifolds, combustors and other hot engine surfaces, according to company […]
Where’s Sky King when you need him?
It occurs to me that aviation has been a player in the entertainment industry for some time. And I’m not just talking about stunt pilots plowing Jenny’s into barns for the spectacular visual it creates when a moving vehicle slams into a structure that’s not meant to move. I’m talking about television, baby. The great […]
AERO 2013: A clear signal on fuels
As was the case when I reported from the great AERO Friedrichshafen show last year, judging from the latest generation of engines and aircraft on display this year, Europeans have put the issue of leaded avgas behind them. Once again, all of the new engines on display operate on lead-free, ethanol-free mogas or Jet-A, either […]
Embraer partners with university on safety
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Fort Lauderdale-based Embraer Aircraft Holdings have partnered to strengthen human factors research in aviation. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year, the partnership includes a series of seminars and research projects in human factors, which will be offered through NSU’s Institute for the Study of Human Services, […]
Sandia debuts panel punch
Aircraft owners and their avionics shops now have a more economical way to install Sandia Aerospace’s STX 165 transponder without accruing three to four hours of time cutting the existing panel. The company has a panel punch that makes the task easy. Drill a hole in the panel and then draw the punch with a […]
AERO attracts 32,600 visitors from around the globe
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — This year’s AERO attracted 32,600 visitors from around the world, according to organizers. The largest general aviation show in Europe, AERO boasted 630 exhibitors from 35 countries. Everything that flies — except commercial airliners and military aircraft — was represented at Lake Constance: Ultralight and Very Light Aircraft (VLA), one and two-engine […]