AeroLEDs has completed testing on its new Sunbeam landing/taxi/recognition light that features two intense Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Featuring a 50,000 hour life, the Sunbeams are produced in a rectangular format to fit the Cirrus SR22, a variety of LSAs and experimental aircraft. The light requires just 25 watts of power to produce over 100 […]
Aveo Engineering gets TSO for Ultra Wingtip Lights and Red Baron Anti-collision Beacon
Aveo Engineering has received an FAA TSO for its Ultra Galactica series of 2 and 3 function wingtip lights, and Red Baron anti-collision beacon. These lights are now available for installation on most aircraft. The Ultra wingtip lights combine red or green navigation, strobe, and rear white position lights, and the Ultra Embedded version removes […]
Active winglets for Citations debuts
At the 2012 NBAA Convention, which opens today, Tamarack Aerospace Group introduced its new Active Winglet technology for Cessna Citation jets. With shipments expected to begin in 2014, the Active Winglets will provide Citation owners with improved fuel savings, greater flying range, increased max zero fuel weight, better short field operation, improved climb performance, improved […]
Ferry flight ends badly
This October 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Mooney M20. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane was not […]
Don’t reinvent the wheel
In the great pantheon of mottos there may be none more pertinent than this: Don’t reinvent the wheel. It’s short. It’s pithy. It’s easy to remember. Maybe best of all, it’s true. So with that in mind, I will make this suggestion: If you are a fan of general aviation, if you believe human beings […]
BP gives up on cellulosic ethanol
In news that is sure to send shock waves throughout the ethanol industry and the EPA, one of the world’s largest oil companies is shelving plans to produce so-called cellulosic ethanol from non-food plants such as wood chips and switchgrass. As described in an article from the Wall Street Journal, “BP PLC Thursday said it […]
Burt Rutan’s Boomerang flies with UAV Navigation avionics
OSHKOSH — UAV Navigation reports that Burt Rutan’s Boomerang twin-engine, asymmetric plane has been fitted with an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) which runs on the company’s AP04OEM2 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS). Lightweight materials were used to build this twin-engined, turbocharged, long-range, high-altitude airplane, company officials report, adding its asymmetrical […]
New book helps pilots get the most from flying their Cessna 210s
SAN DIEGO — Just released is an all-new primer on owning and flying the Cessna 210 by five-time Master CFI Chuck McGill. “Flying the Cessna 210: The Secrets Unlocked” will help pilots master the art of piloting this complex airplane, says McGill, who offers his wisdom on optimum performance and safe operations based on his […]
‘The Aviators’ debuts as best seller on iTunes
“The Aviators,” one of PBS’ most-watched television reality docuseries, reports that the debut episode of its third season was the number one “best-selling” iTunes download of a free non-fiction television episode on its inaugural day of availability. Episode 3.01 garnered thousands of downloads on its initial day of release, Sept. 18. Each of the first […]