The Stearman is a classic of modern aviation, which inspired MotoArt to create a series of Stearman Wing Conference Tables. Each is custom sized in length up to 24 feet. Clients can determine final colors of the wooden spruce spars and base support legs. Finishing touches include tempered glass that is custom cut to maintain […]
Pilot Proficiency Project coming to AOPA Summit
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators’ (SAFE) Pilot Proficiency Project will be available during next week’s AOPA Aviation Summit. During the three-day show in Palm Springs, Calif., SAFE instructors will provide training in Redbird FMX simulators. Conceived by SAFE in 2010, the project in Palm Springs will be a cooperative effort between SAFE, Redbird […]
Evolution integration kit for Avidyne DFC90 autopilot approved for C-182s
Aspen Avionics has received FAA STC approval for installation of the Avidyne DFC90 Digital Autopilot into Cessna 182s when interfaced with Aspen’s Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD). The approval includes 16 models of the Cessna 182 Skylane series, all of which are included on Aspen’s Approved Model List. The Evolution Integration Kit for […]
Hartzell and Lamar exchange product lines
Hartzell Engine Technologies and Lamar Technologies recently inked a deal to to exchange certain product lines — Hartzell sold to Lamar its electronics business unit, consisting of voltage regulators, overvoltage sensors, Master Control Unit (MCU) and battery analyzer products, while Lamar sold its starter and alternator product lines to Hartzell. The transaction helps both businesses […]
Stand back, Jack
It goes without saying, of course, but every now and then it’s a good idea to stand down, relax, maybe even take a nap. No matter what you’re working on, or how important you perceive it to be, there is a point of diminishing returns if you push too hard. You’re only human after all. […]
Proficient Pilots Project debuts
The FARs require a pilot perform three takeoffs and landings within 90 days to maintain currency. Maintaining proficiency takes significantly more time, and often it is a lack of proficiency that leads to accidents and incidents. During AirVenture 2012, flight instructors from the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) volunteered their time for the […]
Zenith celebrates 20th anniversary
Hundreds of people from all over the country and from as far away as Australia attended the Zenith Open Hangar Day and 20th Anniversary celebration held the weekend of Sept. 22 at the company’s headquarters in Mexico, Missouri. According to a post at EAA.org, picture-perfect weather helped draw upward of 400 attendees and more than […]
FAA dedicates new tower at AVP
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON, Pa. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta recently dedicated a new $20.5 million airport traffic control tower at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP). The 118-foot-tall tower gives controllers better airfield views and contains state-of-the-art equipment to support and enable future NextGen technologies. It replaces a 52-foot-tall tower built in […]
IMC Club to host open chapter meeting at AOPA Summit
The IMC Club will host an instrument proficiency forum at the AOPA Aviation Summit, slated for Oct. 11-13 in Palm Springs, California. The IMC Club Open Chapter Meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, from 10:30 am to 12 pm in the Tapestry Room at the Hilton Palm Springs. The forum’s open format, which began […]