The FAA is conducting GPS testing, Feb. 3-10, in the Wilmington, N.C., area. This testing may result in “unreliable or unavailable” GPS signal, FAA officials said. The testing is centered at 334500N/0770000W or the ILM VOR 129.5 degree radial at 56.5NM. Each testing event lasts 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes off and may start […]
Flight Design launches E-Z Upgrade program
Flight Design has launched an incentive program to present-day buyers of its CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft, who can gain a delivery position for the German company’s coming four seater, the C4, plus an additional discount. “Purchase a new Flight Design CTLS, MC or Supralight aircraft [for European customers] and have an exciting, new Flight Design C4 […]
Tanis expands partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers
Tanis Aircraft Products has expanded its business partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers with new design elements for the companies’ custom covers for fixed-wing aircraft, as well as a move to fabricate and market new insulated covers designed specifically for rotary wing aircraft. Tanis Aircraft Products’ core competency is building aircraft preheat systems. Having previously developed […]
Controllers honored
Two Chicago Center controllers guided the pilot of a general aviation plane with icing conditions, a lost localizer and low fuel to a safe landing. A team of three Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) controllers directed the pilot of a plane that had run out of fuel at 3,200 feet to the nearest airport. […]
Quality Aircraft Accessories to distribute Jasco alternators, regulators
Skytronics, Inc., a component manufacturer and FAA Repair Station, has selected Quality Aircraft Accessories, a distributor of new and overhauled engine accessories for general aviation, as the exclusive distributor of Jasco overhauled alternators and regulators. As part of this agreement, Quality Aircraft Accessories has purchased the associated inventory of overhauled components and will combine it […]
Gulf Coast Avionics partners with Platinum Aviation
Gulf Coast Avionics of Lakeland, Florida, has inked a marketing and sales partnership with Platinum Aviation in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, Florida. Under the agreement, Gulf Coast Avionics will be the exclusive supplier of avionics sales, service and installation and pilot supplies to Platinum Aviation. Gulf Coast Avionics will work with Platinum Aviation […]
Aerobatic practice kills two
This February 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: Yakovlev Yak 52. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Redlands, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 27-year-old pilot, who held a commercial pilot certificate, […]
The devil is in the details
A slightly different rudder leads a master restorer to a true aviation find By DAVID NIXON It has been said, “the devil is in the details.” This is especially so in aviation. Whether you are flying or fixing an airplane, the details matter. For an aircraft museum it is doubly important. The Western Antique Airplane […]
Medicals go paperless
Starting Oct. 1, all pilots will have to complete their applications for medicals online at FAA MedXPress.com. When MedXPress was introduced in 2007, it was the FAA’s intention to “eventually make the entire process paperless,” according to Federal Air Surgeon Fred Tilton. “We wanted to offer a transition time to give pilots the opportunity to […]