ARM Aerospace, a provider of aircraft lift technology for private hangars, now offers the “SNER” Series Aero-Lift, a two–ton capacity single fall chain hoist. Available at the same price as the original “EF” Model, the new design was displayed for the first time at the Alaska Airmen’s show in Anchorage. The new SNER Series Aero-Lift […]
ZuluLog.com debuts new software for law enforcement record keeping
ZuluLog.com, a provider of cloud-based aviation record keeping services and software, has released its new online software service for tracking law enforcement and EMS operations. The new service is built specifically for police and emergency response agencies, and allows tracking of all aspects of missions, pilots, aircraft, maintenance, and scheduling, as well as secure document […]
Lack of engine power, shoulder harness fatal combo
This June 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 150. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Rockwall, Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot had a history of right shoulder pain that […]
Coast Ranger #1 still flying high
By DAVID NIXON Back in the 1950s, if you wanted to build your own experimental airplane from a “kit” with all the plans, builder instructions, and parts provided, you were out of luck. This was the era of the scratch-built experimental airplane. If fact, you were lucky if you even had formal plans. Fast-forward to […]
House subcommittees to examine potential GPS interference
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittees will conduct an oversight hearing to examine potential impacts on U.S. aviation safety in light of pending government action that may affect Global Positioning System (GPS) reliability. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering an application to build out the nationwide broadband internet infrastructure. This plan would […]
Legislation introduced to recognize CAP sub chasers
Legislation has been introduced in both houses of Congress that would award Civil Air Patrol a Congressional Gold Medal for its World War II service. It will be a diminished victory, however, if none of the World War II-era CAP members are alive to see this law’s passage, CAP officials said, noting many of those […]
MAAC sets dates for New Jersey Airport Challenge
The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition ( MAAC), a general aviation advocacy organization based in New Jersey, has found a way to get more aircraft out of the hangars and into the air. They call it the “New Jersey Airport Challenge.” There are 46 general aviation airports in New Jersey. The object of the challenge is to […]
NBAA queries FAA on new BARR requirements
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has published the information it has received from the FAA officials about the process involved in complying with the government’s planned dismantling of the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program. “NBAA is opposed to the government’s plan to dismantle the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program and we intend […]
Whitson to be inducted into Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame
This Saturday, Beaconsfield, Iowa, native Peggy Whitson will take her place beside other notable Iowans as a member of the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame. Dr. Whitson will be honored for her contributions to the space program, according to officials. There will be an Open House in her honor at the Iowa Aviation Museum, home […]