Swift Enterprises, which is developing a biofuel alternative to 100LL, has completed an informal round of testing of its high-octane, unleaded, sustainable aviation gasoline in an unmodified World War II-era radial engine. More than 100 gallons of Swift Enterprises‘ 100SF powered a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine during three days of testing conducted […]
Education can replace third-class medical
In his latest blog, EAA’s Mac McClellan states that the petition by EAA and AOPA to allow required medical education to replace the third-class medical for recreational flying is the first proposal that can not only improve safety, but more importantly, be approved by the FAA. Read his full blog post here.
Tecnam P2006T certified in Canada
Transport Canada has certified the Tecnam P2006T twin. “The Tecnam P2006T Next-Generation twin has established itself as a real game changer,’’ said Phil Solomon, CEO of Tecnam North America. ‘’We have a number of potential Canadian customers eagerly anticipating Transport Canada’s certification of the Tecnam Twin, so we expect to announce our first orders very […]
PS Engineering offers free installation on upgrades
Aircraft owners with a GMA340 audio selector panel can upgrade to one of the PMA8000 series audio panels without installation labor costs, thanks to a limited time offer. Vice President Gary Picou said, “We understand that the cost of flying is ever increasing, and pilots are being pinched from many directions. In an effort to […]
Lecture recalls Cal Rogers’ epic 1911 flight
On Nov. 5 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, aviation historian and author Mike Lavelle will present the sometimes-madcap story of the first flight across the United States, “Flying Cross Country with Your Wife, Mother and the Navy in 1911.” In 1911 aviator Cal Rodgers tried to win the $50,000 prize offered by publisher […]
Sennheiser promotes Falcone
Effective Jan. 1, John Falcone, president and CEO of Sennheiser Electronic Corp. in Old Lyme, Conn., will be promoted to the position of Vice President Sales, Americas. In his new position Falcone will head business in the entire Americas region, encompassing the United States, Canada and Latin America. Having run Sennheiser Electronic Corp., the US […]
Student tangles with crosswind
These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Honolulu, Hawaii. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was attempting to takeoff on what was […]
Why lead reduces knock
In the Sept. 23, issue of General Aviation News, there was a letter to the editor from Jack Thompson, who wrote: “Re: Visser’s Voice: Knock free, Aug 26 issue: It is a sad commentary given that the IC engine is such an integral part of aviation that the user community is so ignorant of its […]
Piper suspends jet development
Piper Aircraft is indefinitely suspending further development of the Piper Altaire business jet following a review to align the company’s business goals with the light jet market outlook, investment strategies and overall economic forecasts. “Following an evaluation of Altaire development and light jet forecasts, we determined the best course of action for the company going […]