Professional sports created the term “double header” to refer to two games played back to back. For the most part in aviation, show producers work hard to secure a part of the calendar where they don’t compete with other shows. Indeed, the work schedule of many recreational aviation professionals revolves around four major shows: The […]
AOPA pays tribute to air traffic controllers
To a pilot in trouble, there is often no more helpful cockpit resource than the air traffic controller on the other end of the radio. That’s why the AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute joined the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) at the annual Archie League Awards Banquet Wednesday night during NATCA’s annual Communicating For […]
Mid-Continent Instruments named Kannad ELT repair center
Mid-Continent Instruments has been selected as Kannad’s mid-western factory-authorized repair and factory-authorized warranty repair center for the company’s line of standard and compact 121.5 MHz and 406 MHz digital emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). Technicians at Mid-Continent Instruments have recently completed extensive on-site training from Kannad representatives on the operation, troubleshooting and repair of the company’s […]
Avidyne autopilot to interface with Evolution displays
Avidyne Corp. is working with Aspen Avionics to develop an interface between the Aspen Evolution displays and the Avidyne DFC90 Digital Autopilot. “The combination of Aspen’s integrated Air Data and Attitude Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) and Avidyne’s innovative safety features is a powerful offering for those seeking an affordable, all-digital solution,” says Aspen President and […]
Ron Hall named 2011 AEA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Ron Hall of Duncan Aviation has received the 2011 AEA Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed on an Aircraft Electronics Association member. Hall grew up in the small town of Winfield, Kan., about 45 miles southeast of Wichita. It was there that he was introduced to the basics of electricity and electronics. As a […]
McFarlane Aviation debuts Cowl Saver baffle seals
McFarlane Aviation Products introduces FAA-PMA approved Cowl Saver baffle seals for 172R and 172S Cessna aircraft. The low friction baffle seals address issues raised in Cessna Service Bulletin 08-53-01 with regards to cowl and firewall cracking due to vibration transfer. Other advantages of the patent-pending product are easier cowl installation and less vibration in the […]
Practice emergency landing gets too real
This March 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: Remos GX. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: St. Charles, Missouri. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot in the left seat was undergoing a […]
When opportunity knocks…do something
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. It seems like an obvious axiom of business. When opportunity knocks, answer the door, say “Hello,” invite it […]
The year of the ELSA?
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. One of the “diamonds in the rough” of the LSA movement has been the kit LSA or Experimental LSA or simply ELSA. For the first five years of Light-Sport Aircraft, fully manufactured Special Light-Sport Aircraft dominated the sales figures. […]