Castleberry Instruments and Avionics’s repair station has earned FAA full Class 1, 2, 3 Radio, Class 1, 2, 3, 4, Instrument and Limited Airframe ratings. These upgrades enable Castleberry to add all avionics, all instruments, as well as installations and certain aircraft certifications to its current service offerings, company officials said. “Earning these ratings will […]
Aircraft Spruce stocks Tempest EPS
All engines accumulate moisture when they are not run everyday. Moisture will oxidize and create rust in the engine causing potential damage as well as faulty oil analysis. The Tempest Engine Preservation System (EPS) protects the aircraft engine from damage, according to officials with Aircraft Spruce, which now stocks the product. The EPS pumps dry […]
Ice suspected in engine failure
This September 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Mansfield, Mass. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot performed a preflight inspection prior to departure, including topping […]
In observance of Labor Day…
The Pulse of Aviation will not publish on Monday, Sept. 5, as the General Aviation News offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. The Pulse will return to your email boxes on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Is another FAA shutdown looming?
The 21st temporary extension of authorization for the FAA expires Sept. 16 and another period of possible shutdown looms. Congress returns Tuesday, Sept. 6, after an August recess — and early indications suggest continued disagreements between the Senate and House of Representatives over authorization funding for the agency. President Obama and the Senate committee on […]
North Carolina builders restore Stits Skycoupe
When Tom Hall, a member of our EAA chapter, called me this spring with the news that his friend wanted to donate a Stits Skycoupe project, my first reaction was “Sure!” My second reaction was “what’s a Stits Skycoupe?” Since then, we’ve learned that the SA-7D Skycoupe was one of 15 designs from Ray Stits, […]
LiveAirShowTV plans Reno coverage
It’s time for the 48th Annual Reno National Championship Air Races, and LiveAirShowTV will once again be on the ramp from Wednesday, Sept. 14, to Sunday, Sept. 18, to bring race fans the inside story. Beginning Wednesday of race week, video will be gathered during the day, and then assembled and posted online that night. […]
Upgrades planned for 18 Pennsylvania airports
Governor Tom Corbett today announced a $4 million state investment that will upgrade facilities and improve safety at 18 Pennsylvania airports. “Aviation provides nearly 5% of Pennsylvania’s jobs,” Corbett said. “Investing in these improvements and safety measures helps those thousands of people do their jobs better, and will improve airport operations.” The $4 million in […]
Latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing online
The September/October 2011 issue of FAA Safety Briefing presents the wide world of flying and showcases many of the training and educational opportunities available in aviation. Whether it’s earning a new rating or certificate, experiencing the thrill of soaring, or getting more familiar with glass cockpits, there are several fun and exciting ways of expanding […]