LETTER TO THE EDITOR I really enjoyed the article about Van Sant Airport (Fields of Dreams: Saved but not immune from the times). I flew there in my Cessna 170B back in the early ’70s. At that time, the Smella family ran the operation. I got my first taste of soaring there and got my […]
New FBO at EXX offers special fly-in packages
Davidson County Airport (EXX) in Lexington, North Carolin,a is under the direction of a new FBO. Karel Van Der Linden replaced former FBO operator Everette Tate after buying out Tate and Carolina Aero Services, LLC. Van Der Linden will operate under the name Fly High Lexington, LLC. Previously, Van Der Linden served as vice president, […]
National Hall of Fame names Class of 2011
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has named its Class of 2011, which includes the late Capt. Iven Carl Kincheloe, Jr., USAF, a Korean War double ace and record setting Jet Age test pilot hailed as “The First Man in Space;” Col. Charles Edward McGee, USAF (Ret), Tuskegee Airman and fighter pilot with 409 […]
STC awarded for twin version of MVP-50 engine monitoring package
Electronics International has recently obtained a Primary Replacement STC for the twin version of its MVP-50 Glass Panel Engine Monitoring package. Designed with an easy-to-comprehend consolidation of engine parameters displayed on its 5.5-inch x 5-inch monitor, EI’s multi-functional engine instruments reduce the time usually required to scan a panel of scattered and antiquated engine instruments, […]
AvConnect teams with Spidertracks
AvConnect has entered into a partnership with Spidertracks, an aircraft satellite tracking system, to offer for the first time an entirely automated and real-time pilot and aircraft records-keeping solution for pilots and aircraft owners. Spidertracks is an integrated aircraft flight following solution providing both hardware, which combines GPS, antenna and satellite communication in one box, […]
Shadin introduces data converter platform
Shadin Avionics has revealed that the first two products of the new AIS-450 Digital/Synchro Data Converter Platform will be available for sale in first quarter of 2011. These products will function individually as a single channel ARINC 429 to synchro heading and a three channel ARINC 429 to synchro heading, pitch, and roll. Both products […]
Becker Avionics receives FAA nod to manufacture in U.S.
The FAA has granted Becker Avionics a production certification to manufacture the Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS) 6100 at its U.S. subsidiary, in Miramar, Florida. “With certification and production authority in hand, Becker Avionics will begin manufacturing the DVCS6100 system in the U.S. immediately,” said Roland Becker, President and CEO of Germany-based Becker Avionics Group. […]
Failure to use carb heat brings down Piper
This December 2008 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: 3 Serious. Location: Kapolei, Hawaii. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was level at 1,500 feet MSL when the […]
The Kitfox Retro Radial
If you want to attract pilots to your airframe, go for a classic vintage look. That’s what the folks at Kitfox Aircraft have done with the Radial S7 Super Sport. The black and yellow tailwheel design sports a radial bump cowling and wheel pants that look as though they were spirited off a Gee Bee […]