Belite Aircraft introduced a digital turn coordinator instrument today at AirVenture. The instrument, offered in a standard 2.25″ round bezel for $199.95, “implements a solid state gyro-based turn rate indicator and bubble inclinometer in one small, extremely lightweight design,” said James Wiebe, president and CEO of Belite Enterprises. In addition, Belite has re-introduced all instruments […]
Warning system protects hangared planes
To prevent the potential for accidents and costly repairs to aircraft being moved in hangars, Talon Air at Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, N.Y, has installed a perimeter-warning system in two of its hangars. Using the Redscan laser-scan detectors from Optex, the system warns pilots when a plane comes within 8 feet of the hangar […]
FlightSafety expands NVG training
FlightSafety International will expand its simulator-based Night Vision Goggle training program through a collaborative agreement with Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU). Night Vision Goggle training is available at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Tucson, Ariz., using the new FAA Level 7 qualified AS350 Flight Training Device. Other FlightSafety locations will offer NVG training in full flight Level […]
Cessna takes bad bounce
This July 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 177. Injuries: 3 Minor. Location: Towanda, Pa. Aircraft damage: 3 Minor. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane was slightly high […]
AirVenture’s international flavor
OSHKOSH — While riding the tram back to show center from the seaplane parking area, I met Graham. He was interested in taking a seat in my row, yet I was unwilling to give up the outside seat, because I was taking photos of the people and airplanes on Wittman Regional Airport as the tram […]
FAA issues stop work orders to contractors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Contractors have been told to stop work on critical airport modernization projects around the country after Congress failed to pass legislation last Friday giving the FAA the authority necessary for work to continue. Dozens of “stop work orders” have been issued for major projects designed to build and modernize control towers and […]
Three new Able Flight pilots to get their wings
Three new Able Flight pilots will get their wings Tuesday morning in a ceremony at AirVenture in Oshkosh. Friends and special guests will be there to honor Eric Ingram, Kevin Crombie and Spc. Jermaine Strachan, who recently earned their pilot certificates during the second annual Able Flight/Purdue University joint training program. Also there to be […]
A Chinese Oshkosh?
How soon until China has its own Oshkosh? At the Superior Air Parts press conference on AirVenture’s opening day, that was the first question posed by AIN’s Matt Thurber. Cheng Shenzong, chairman of the Chinese company that owns Superior Air Parts, answered through an interpreter: “An FAA official once told me that America today is […]
Superior Air Parts rolls back prices
Cost cutting initiatives at Superior Air Parts has led the company to roll back prices on select components and parts. “As we continue to bring our key component and parts suppliers back on line and increase our efficiency we have been able to re-evaluate pricing on many of our piece parts and components,” stated Tim […]