Sky Tractor Supply Company has signed an agreement with GE Aviation to become an Authorized Service Center for the M601 and H80 turboprop engines. As part of the agreement, Sky Tractor Supply Company will offer comprehensive line maintenance, removals and re-installations of engines and LRUs and engine spares for the M601 and H80 engine families. […]
Wing tip catches runway
This November 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 Pacer. Injuries: None. Location: Lamar, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial What reportedly happened: The student pilot was on final approach but did not have […]
Unraveling the mysteries of fuel
Ben Visser is an aviation fuels and lubricants expert who spent 33 years with Shell Oil. He has been a private pilot since 1985. Fuel is an item that is very important for the proper operation of our aircraft. Even though the world is full of “fuel experts,” it is still a bit of a […]
Jabiru-powered RANS S-19 is simply superb
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. Pilots seem to love more power. All other things being equal, a more potent engine is preferred to one with less power. Pilots also like sweet-handling airplanes. So, put 20 more horses in front of the S-19 Venterra and […]
GAO report fails to recognize impact on industry
The Government Accountability Office‘s (GAO) recently issued aviation safety report, “Certification and Approval Processes are Generally Viewed as Working Well, but Better Evaluative Information Needed to Improve Efficiency,” misses the mark in that it fails to provide meaningful information on the root cause and scope of the FAA regulatory interpretation inconsistencies and lacks an insightful […]
Problems found in FAA certification process
Washington, DC — A U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) review of the FAA programs to certify aircraft, aviation equipment and systems found irregular procedures, delays and consistency problems. Because of a lack of uniform standards and evaluation criteria, the FAA certification of new aircraft, parts, equipment, and aviation system components is often delayed, according to […]
FAA approves fuel reimbursement for volunteer pilots
A groundbreaking ruling by the FAA means good news for volunteer pilots engaged in charitable flying who will now be able to operate under an FAA exemption allowing them to receive reimbursement for fuel used in the transport of patients, wounded warriors, and veterans. Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic, Airlift Hope, and Mercy Medical Airlift are 501(c)(3) […]
NavWorx now shipping ADS-B equipment
NavWorx, Inc. has begun shipping its ADS-B Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) designed to receive subscription-free aircraft traffic and aviation weather. The NavWorx® ADS600-B transceiver delivers TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather and flight information to a variety of aircraft electronic displays. It is designed to be fully compliant with FAA TSO-C154c and is FCC Approved. ADS-B […]
Scheyden partners with renowned designer
Scheyden Precision Eyewear, which produces lenses and frames for aviators, has struck a partnership with renowned eyewear and optics designer Patrick Hussey, who will oversee product development beginning with the brand’s 2011 collection. Hussey’s more than 20 years of industry experience includes serving as president of Persol North America, developing a patented, integrated goggle/helmet system […]