McCauley Propeller Systems has delivered its first production ASTM certified 1L100 fixed-pitch composite propeller. The 1L100 is an all-composite two-blade, fixed-pitch propeller specifically designed for the Cessna 162 Skycatcher’s Continental Motors O-200D engine. The 1L100 is now in rate production at the McCauley manufacturing plant in Columbus, Ga., and became standard equipment on the Skycatcher […]
MyGoFlight introduces Flight Bag PLC Series
MyGoFlight has introduced the Flight Bag PLC series of flight bags, designed for the paperless cockpit (PLC). “The paperless cockpit is gaining tremendous momentum as pilots in general, commercial and military aviation move to using iPads as EFB devices with airlines such as United and Alaska, which announced that their pilots will start to use […]
Cessna Pilot Center network grows
Cessna has added five flight training organizations to its global network of more than 250 Cessna Pilot Centers. The newest members of the CPC network are: • Colt Aviation, Big Rapids, Mich. • Flugsportgruppe Zuercher Oberland (FZGO), Feharltorf, Switzerland • MERA Inc., dba Benz Aviation, Grand Haven, Mich. • Middle River Aviation, Baltimore, Md. • […]
West Star names new operations manager at SUS
West Star Aviation recently appointed Jeff Messmer operations manager at its newest facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Chesterfield, Mo. With over 20 years of aircraft experience, Messmer began his career as an aircraft structural technician for the U.S. Army. Most recently, he held the position of Bombardier Customer Support Manager for […]
Night landing goes bad
This September 2009 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Park Rapids, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land at night in […]
In the pink: Judie Betz’s one-of-a-kind RV-12
I was shooting photos of a vintage airplane at AirVenture when a man came up to me and asked if I was the owner of the RV-12 in homebuilt parking. “What makes you ask if it is mine?” I asked, thinking it was one of the stranger questions I have been asked at AirVenture. “Because […]
Cirrus celebrates 5,000th delivery
On opening day of the AOPA Aviation Summit, Cirrus Aircraft celebrated a milestone with the delivery of its 5,000th airplane. The company, which began production in Duluth, Minn., 11 years ago, has delivered aircraft to more than 60 countries around the world. The 5000th SR airplane has been purchased by Joe Whisenhunt of Little Rock, […]
Skycatcher deliveries surpass 100
Cessna officials said today at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Hartford that it has surpassed 100 deliveries of the Model 162 Skycatcher Light-Sport Aircraft. The milestone 100th aircraft was delivered to Sporty’s Pilot Shop this summer and will be given away in Sporty’s annual drawing early next year. Cessna began deliveries of the Skycatcher in […]
Fly-In and Help Out
In the wake of Hurricane Irene, pilots are invited to join in Bahamas Habitat’s upcoming Fly-In & Help Out weekend Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23. The organization is extending an open invitation to all interested aircraft owners and pilots to join this mission, which benefits the disaster relief and habitat repair operations of […]