Power Flow Systems, manufacturer of high performance tuned exhaust systems, has set-up a progressive rebate program for 180-hp and 200-hp Mooney aircraft owners. The amount of the discount depends on the number of Mooney owners who purchase a tuned exhaust. The program runs through the end of EAA AirVenture or July 31. Each Mooney owner […]
Pacific Oil Cooler celebrates 50 years
Pacific Oil Cooler Service Inc. is celebrating its 50th year as FAA Repair Station RF3R813L (and more recently EASA.145.5554), specializing in the overhaul and recertification of aircraft oil coolers, fuel heaters, valves, condensers, and evaporators. Pacific offers its customers a turnaround time of usually just four to five days, according to officials, who note, “because […]
Jamaica to participate in Sun ‘n Fun
With Jamaica’s third international airport, Ian Fleming International, now open, the Jamaica Tourist Board and the Airports Authority of Jamaica have joined forces to participate in the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held March 29-April 3 in Lakeland, Fla. Approximately 200,000 attendees are expected over the six days with strong […]
Night flight ends with a bang
This March 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. Injuries: None. Location: Cleveland, Miss. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot and a CFI were on an instructional night flight. […]
Empty Nester LSAs
When the Light Sport Aircraft category was created in 2004, it was touted as a category of aircraft designed for use by flight schools and student pilots as LSAs are usually more economical to operate than many of the four-place designs that make up the backbone of the training fleet. But now the economy of […]
Seventh Sebring sustains show’s success story
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. If you’ll pardon a little fun in my title, I’m pleased to offer a report from Chairman Bob Woods on the seventh running of the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, abbreviated by many to simply Sebring LSA Expo. The […]
New bidder for SJ30 jet
The SJ30 twinjet saga has taken another interesting twist in the wake of last year’s bankruptcy filing of the aircraft program’s current owner, Emivest Aerospace, according to a report from Aviation International News, which notes that the parent company of one of the SJ30’s airframe parts suppliers, Metalcraft Technologies of Cedar City, Utah, has emerged […]
Pilot to attempt to break record for spins
Spencer Suderman will attempt to break the current Guiness World Reocrd of 78 spins in one flying session March 10 at the El Centro Naval Air Facility’s Annual Air Show March 12. Helping document the aerobatic pilot’s attempt is MyPOV360.com, an online retailer of wearable action cameras and accessories. The company has provided Suderman with […]
Gulfstream receives Epps Award
Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace is the recipient of the coveted Epps Aviation Award presented annually by the Atlanta Aero Club for outstanding aviation achievement for accomplishments that benefit the Georgia aviation community. The award was presented during the regular bi-monthly meeting of the club, which featured Delta’s President Ed Bastian as guest speaker. Pictured from left […]