During the annual Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) convention, representatives of LoPresti Aviation Engineering unveiled the “NeverFlat Lifesaver” aircraft tire. “We named it the NeverFlat because that’s what it does — it never goes flat,” Rj Siegel, LoPresti’s CEO said. “It’s the first aviation tire with a wound carbon fiber band embedded in the […]
JetBook for iPad takes off
Upcast has released the lite version of Upcast JetBook for iPad. The business jet reference and comparison tool is now available at the App Store as a free download. The full version of the app featuring more than 50 business aircraft will follow in a few weeks, according to company officials. The dedicated iPad app […]
WingX Pro7 to support Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel
Hilton Software’s WingX Pro7 will include comprehensive interoperability with Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel when it becomes available for installation by the end of this year. Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel includes hardware, software, and application components that provide two-way wireless communications between panel avionics and personal smart devices to streamline flight-related activities, according to company officials. “The […]
New president for AIA
The Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) has named its president, Frank Kimmel III, and board of directors for the 2011-2013 term. Kimmel, of Kimmel Aviation Insurance in Greenwood, Miss., was installed as president at the conclusion of the 2011 AIA Annual Conference in Miami. Prior to his tenure as president, Kimmel served on the Education Committee […]
Oil filter failure brings down Cessna
This August 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 210K. Injuries: None. Location: Show Low, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was in cruise flight when the engine oil […]
When life hands you lemons…
When life hands you lemons, the most popular response is to make lemonade. This month, my glass runneth over. So do my refrigerator, kitchen counter, and oven. I have made the proverbial lemonade, along with sweet tea with lemon, unsweetened tea with lemon, lemon icebox pie, lemon bars, lemon-pepper chicken, and lemon curd. As it […]
‘Flying Tales’ published
Just published is “Flying Tales,” by Larry Van Pelt (Colonel, USAF retired), which chronicles his experiences over the years as a fighter pilot, combat pilot, test pilot and general aviator in many different aircraft types. “My grandchildren asked me to please put these ‘tales’ down on paper, so I started writing one ‘flying tale’ per […]
MH Oxygen builds the 3000th pulse-demand oxygen unit
Mountain High recently completed its 3,000th two-person MH EDS O2D2 Pulse-Demand FADOC Oxygen Delivery Unit. The MH EDS O2D2, designed and manufactured in Oregon, is the only single unit, portable, two-place, digital Pulse-Demand oxygen system available and is used through-out world, according to company officials. The MH O2D2, with the patented digital electronic “Pulse-Demand” FADOC […]
Preparing for National Aerospace Week
National Aerospace Week kicks off Sept. 11. The aerospace and defense industry is the lifeblood of America’s industrial base, employing approximately 800,000 workers directly, and supporting more than 2 million middle-class jobs in related fields, according to officials with the Aerospace Industries Association. More than 30,000 suppliers in the industry provide high-skill, high-paying jobs in all […]