Bogert Aviation has added a 30X Strut Pump to its catalog of strut servicing tools. Inert gas can be boosted up to 3000 psi to struts and other inflatables. The Bogert 30X Strut Pump is portable and versatile with an ergonomic slide valve operation. An added benefit of boosting to 3000 psi allows more draw […]
Honeywell, Aspen Avionics team up
Honeywell and Aspen Avionics are collaborating to deliver a NextGen-ready multi-function touchscreen cockpit display to general aviation customers. The two companies have completed a development agreement to bring Honeywell’s open-interface Bendix/King KSN 770 to market before the end of 2011. Honeywell’s Bendix/King KSN 770 is part of the Apex Edge series, delivering a Multi-Function Display […]
Out of the Blue Aviation joins Remos team
Five years ago Cathy Mighell launched a flight training, maintenance and aircraft sales program at Arlington Airport (AWO) in Washington state. Her operation grew and she has since upgraded to a Part 141 flight training operation, added a Part 135 charter operation and her newest venture is to sign on as a Remos Aircraft Light […]
Elliott Aviation names Sahr vp
Gregory Sahr has joined Elliott Aviation as vice president, sales, marketing and business development. Sahr will manage the company’s technical sales and business development programs, as well as marketing communication support, including advertising, direct marketing and public relations. He has more than 16 years experience in the aviation industry, and joins Elliott Aviation from StandardAero, […]
Mid-air kills three
This May 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, Cessna 310. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Long Beach, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The Cessna 172 and a Cessna 310 […]
Fliers or liars?
Dennis Parks is Curator Emeritus of Seattle’s Museum of Flight. When Wilbur Wright arrived in France May 29, 1908, to carry out demonstrations for a French syndicate interested in building Wright Flyers, it would be the first time one of the Wright brothers flew outside of America. Wilbur not only faced the challenge of flying […]
Sharing your two cents
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. He also is an owner and contributor to FlightMonkeys.com. There is nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, that’s as consistently dull and lifeless as a public meeting when only […]
Sikorsky Memorial Corsair on the move
The Sikorsky Memorial Corsair is taking a big step on its path to resurrection by taking a journey to Ezell Aviation War Bird Restorers in Breckinridge, Texas. As the result of the collaboration with Ezell Aviation and The Connecticut Air and Space Center, this journey will accomplish two goals, officials said. The first is to […]
Cessna faces obstacles beyond CEO’s departure
Jack Pelton’s departure as Cessna’s chairman, CEO and president comes during one of the most challenging times in the company’s history, according to a story in the Wichita Eagle, which quotes the head of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Pete Bunce: “Jack has been a tireless industry leader, and we owe him a huge debt […]