Germany-based Centurion Aircraft Engines AG & Co. was awarded a supplemental type certification for the installation of the Centurion 2.0s kerosene piston aircraft engines with 155 hp in the Robin DR 400 Ecoflyer at the AERO show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The certificate was presented by Dr. Norbert Lohl, Certification Director at EASA, at the Centurion […]
Hartzell Propeller receives AS9100 and ISO9001 certification
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has earned its AS9100:2004 Rev B. Aerospace Quality Standard Certification and its ISO 9001:2008 certification. The scope of these certifications includes all aspects of the designing, manufacturing, service and support processes for aircraft propellers and control systems. The AS9100 certification was designed to enhance the ISO9001 by focusing on the rigorous expectations […]
New director of government affairs for GAMA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has named veteran Capitol Hill staffer Amanda Joyner as its new director of government affairs. Joyner comes to GAMA from the office of U.S. Representative Howard Coble of North Carolina where she most recently served as senior legislative assistant. Her responsibilities included work on the Transportation […]
Going beyond preflight
GA pilots know that a proper preflight is always a crucial part of a safe flight. But, for many pilots the preflight inspection cliché of “kick the tires and light the fires” is a difficult one to shake. There is the strong tendency to fall victim to complacency, especially when dealing with an aircraft you […]
Sheltair unifies
Holland Sheltair Aviation Group, an aviation company offering FBOs, property leasing and facility construction with 40 plus years of experience, has unified all three divisions of the company under one brand, Sheltair. As part of the rebranding effort, the company is unveiling a redesigned logo, as well as a new website. Previously segmented into three […]
Simplify aircraft weighing
Intercomp’s new AC100 incorporates integrated RFX Wireless Weighing technology right in the CPU. Intercomp also has incorporated many new features into this next generation AC100 RFX Wireless CPU, according to company officials, including an upgraded, rugged, casing, providing protection against a variety of elements, and a new thermal printer. USB and RS232 outputs allow for […]
Sight-seeing pilot forgets landing gear
This April 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 210. Injuries: None. Location: Moab, Utah. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight was returning to home base following a two-hour scenic […]
The secret weapon of all great businesses
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. He is also a founding partner and regular contributor to FlightMonkeys.com. While I am a bit of a workaholic who is not at all unfamiliar with the sights and […]
After Sun ’n Fun: More seaplanes and BBQ Too
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. How to market GA to active, lifestyle-conscious adults? It seems there are more and more co-promotions and […]