Lamar Technologies of Marysville, Wash., has developed new major overhaul kits for its line of lightweight Lycoming and Continental starters. After consulting with industry operators, owners and flight schools, it was recognized that downtime is critical in this economy and there is a need to minimize downtime and costs when repairing or replacing starters, according […]
AEA releases latest Pilot’s Guide to Avionics
The 2011-12 edition of the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Pilot’s Guide to Avionics debuts during the EAA’s AirVenture, July 25-31, in Oshkosh, Wis. The free Pilot’s Guide is available at the AEA’s AirVenture booth, No. 2035/36, Hangar B. For the past nine years, the AEA has published the annual Pilot’s Guide to Avionics, a consumer’s directory […]
AOPA president at Wichita Aero Club
The Wichita Aero Club’s July luncheon features Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Craig Fuller as the speaker. It will be Fuller’s second visit to the Wichita Aero Club. He made his first official public appearance as AOPA president at the January 2009 meeting of the club. His debut attracted a record crowd of […]
Eclipse gets FAA nod for fire suppression system component
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. has received FAA certification and approval for the newly redesigned canister to be used with the PhostrEx fire suppression system on the Eclipse Jet. The new canister, an all-welded design, stores contents at a lower pressure, resolving leakage problems experienced by the original design, according to company officials. The improved PhostrEx canister […]
Classic airplane, classic mistake
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: Waco Classic YMF-F5C. Injuries: None. Location: Pittsburg, Kan. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was receiving instruction in a tailwheel equipped […]
The fight to protect GPS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If the communication company LightSquared goes ahead with its plan to install ground-based transmitters throughout the United States, it could mean catastrophic and potentially fatal issues for users of GPS. This was one concern expressed at a June 23 Congressional hearing into the conflict between LightSquared and users of GPS because of […]
Air Race Classic team continues to troubleshoot problems
GAN contributing writer Amelia Reiheld is participating in the Air Race Classic with partner Linda Keller. Here’s their latest blog post, Electrical gremlins persist — and lots of miles yet to go: Our mechanic friend, the so-kind Rocky Rexrod of Dumas, Texas, had his head buried in our airplane until midnight last night. He was […]
Alternative jet fuels will soon be sprouting at Detroit airports
Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA), operator of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Willow Run Airport (YIP), has partnered with Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Office to grow, harvest and process bioenergy crops on airport-owned property. This strategic initiative — the first of its kind in the Midwest — represents WCAA’s commitment to sustainable aviation in […]
GA makes NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted’ list
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its new list of the 10 most critical transportation issues that need to be addressed to improve safety and save lives and GA figures prominently on the list. “The NTSB’s ability to influence transportation safety depends on our ability to communicate and advocate for changes,” said NTSB Chairman […]