The first in a series of high-definition videos of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Pilot Training Reform Symposium is now available for online viewing. The first to be uploaded is the Safety Panel. In time, the entire symposium will be available for viewing, SAFE officials said. The symposium proceedings were recorded using […]
King Air 200GTR upgrade unveiled
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) recently unveiled a product enhancement package for existing Beechcraft King Air 200GT turboprops that incorporates customer-requested changes and technology upgrades to increase the airplane’s performance and resale value. The King Air 200GTR package incorporates BLR Aerospace composite winglets, a Raisbeck Engineering Ram Air Recovery System (RARS) and Hartzell 4-blade […]
Piper approves four new service centers in SoCal
Piper Aircraft has approved the appointment of four new service centers for the Southern California region. The joint announcement was made by Piper in conjunction with Cutter Piper Sales, the Authorized Dealer for Piper Aircraft for Southern California and Hawaii. The following companies have been designated Piper Aircraft Authorized Service Centers: Jet Source – McClellan-Palomar […]
New website launched for MKC
The Kansas City Aviation Department recently unveiled its new website for the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) to give GA pilots the information they need in real-time. The new site offers instant access to information on weather conditions, self fueling options and pricing, runway specifications, hangar rentals, and terminal services, air traffic control frequencies, […]
Coupons for free gift at AirVenture
Wicks Aircraft Supply is offering coupons that can be redeemed with any purchase for a free gift at EAA AirVenture 2011. Customers will have the choice of a Hi-Viz pitot tube cover, an Aim-A-Squirt tool, or a container of Clearview Glass Cleaner. There is a limit of one free gift per customer. Coupons can be […]
Duncan Aviation’s iCabin approved
Duncan Aviation recently received Service Mark approval by the United States Patent and Trademark office for its iCabin solution, an integrated iPad application for wireless control of cabin systems in a Falcon 900, utilizing an iPad app, an Aircell CTR Wi-Fi source and an interface unit to communicate instructions to the Honeywell MH cabin management […]
Premature lift off for Cessna
This May 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 152. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Lumberton, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to do a soft-field takeoff. The […]
The allure of Warbirds, Part I
The warbird ramp is usually one of the more popular places at air shows and fly-ins. There’s something about those old airplanes with the radial engines that draws people to them. If you’re lucky, you might even get a ride in one. During Sun ’n Fun I had the opportunity to ride in the back […]
An update on Alan Henley
AeroShell Aerobatic Team Lead Alan Henley was injured in July 2008 in an accident while playing with his children at his home in Birmingham, Alabama. A chin-up bar gave way while he was on it, resulting in a fall that left him paralyzed from the chest down. He spent more than three months at the […]