ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Aspen Avionic’s EA100 autopilot adapter has received FAA and EASA approvals for Century IIB, III and IV autopilots. The E100 is capable of emulating the Century 52D66, 52D67, 52D166, and 52D167 attitude indicators, according to company officials. This means it is now compatible with all attitude-based Century IIB, III, and IV autopilots, […]
Weldcraft TIG Torches become part of Miller brand
APPLETON, Wis. —Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has consolidated the TIG torch and accessory lines from Weldcraft under the Miller brand. “Both Miller and Weldcraft are market leading brands and ones with a proven history of success across many industries,” said Mike Weller, president, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. “Consolidating the Weldcraft brand under Miller puts us […]
New Flight Data Recorder app released
A new Flight Data Recorder Mobile app for the iPhone and iPad has just been released. The app mimics what an aircraft “black box” does, by recording position, altitude and attitude data, along with a cockpit voice recorder, so that complete information for a flight can be stored. Ever felt lost after an ATC instruction […]
Caravan encounters ice
Aircraft: Cessna Caravan Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Kwigillingok, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that he was flying in visual meteorological conditions for most of the flight. As he approached the airport, he inadvertently entered an area of instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in a buildup of ice on the airframe and windscreen. He […]
Mogas Q&A with the expert
From time to time, your bloggers get inquiries and observations about mogas. A few weeks ago we received an email with some questions and observations. I had seen some of the questions before, and I believe we have covered some of these issues before in our blogs, but maybe it is time to examine them […]
University Aviation Association elects new officers
Dr. Julie Speakes of Delta State University recently assumed the University Aviation Association’s (UAA) top elected position as president for 2013-14. As one of her first official duties, President Speakes announced the election of Dr. Mary Niemczyk to a one-year term as president elect and Dr. Wendy Beckman to a two-year term as treasurer. Members […]
Duncan Aviation celebrates 50 years in Lincoln
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation, the largest family-owned aircraft support facility in North America, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. It was on Dec. 5, 1963, that Donald Duncan incorporated Duncan Beechcraft-Lincoln. From a family farm, selling surplus government airplanes and a car dealership in Clarinda, Iowa, to a Beechcraft distributer in Omaha, Neb., […]
Wichita Aero Club scholarship fund gets $10,000 boost
The Wichita Aero Club has received a $10,000 grant to its scholarship fund from BBA Aviation’s Charitable Giving Program. BBA Aviation is the parent company of Signature Flight Support, which operates an FBO at Wichita Midcontinent Airport and at 64 other locations across the United States. Signature Flight Support is the world’s largest network of […]
GE Honda Aero Engine’s HF120 Turbofan Engine certified
The FAA has awarded Part 33 certification to GE Honda Aero Engine’s HF120 turbofan engine, certifying its airworthiness and setting the stage for the production of this all-new engine, which will power the new HondaJet. The HF120 engine’s airworthiness certification follows an extensive ground and flight test program that involved 13 engines. During its certification […]