WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Researchers at Purdue University have developed a facility aimed at learning precisely how coal and biomass are broken down in reactors called gasifiers as part of a project to strengthen the scientific foundations of the synthetic fuel economy. “A major focus is to be able to produce a significant quantity of […]
Sennheiser HME 95 Headset available at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the Sennheiser HME 95, a new general aviation headset. The headset provides outstanding transmission quality for clear communications with good passive attenuation, according to officials at Aircraft Spruce. The noise-compensating boom microphone includes a flexible arm to ensure excellent speech transmission. The Sennheiser HME 95 has Peak-Level-Protection to safeguard […]
Glenn Curtiss Day at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
The Hudson River Valley Institute (HRVI) at Marist College and the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum come to Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to pay tribute to Glenn Curtiss on Saturday, Oct. 9. “We will be making this day a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Curtiss’ historic flight in […]
Bird-B-Gone launches online store
Bird-B-Gone, Inc., a manufacturer of pest bird control products, has launched an online store. The company’s complete line of professional grade bird deterrents can now be purchased through an easy-to-navigate shopping cart, company officials. The new bird control store carries a wide range of products, from Bird Spikes and Bird Netting to Bird Net Hardware […]
Mike Goulian partners with Sony
Goulian Aerosports and Sony Creative Software, a division of Sony Corporation, have announced a new marketing alliance with championship aerobatic pilot Mike Goulian. “Mike’s commitment to perfection in his performances aligns well with Sony’s responsive and powerful software products,” said Dave Chaimson, Sony Creative Software vice president of global marketing. “Mike’s unique aerial displays are […]
Steep turn ends in fiery crash
This September 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 Super Cub. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious. Location: Talkeetna, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The commercial pilot was conducting a flight […]
The fallout from sonic booms
Recently the Seattle-Tacoma region in Washington state where I live was hit by a pair of sonic booms. They were caused by the flight of two Oregon Air National Guard F-15s sent to intercept a floatplane that had violated a TFR established when President Obama visited Seattle. The floatplane’s pilot claimed he was returning from […]
It IS a P-26
We’ve received a lot of calls and e-mails from readers who tell us that the subject of the cover story of the Aug. 31 issue, Ed Escallon’s PT-26, is really a PT-19. For example, several readers told us that the PT-26 has a canopy on it, and Escallon’s airplane clearly does not. Escallon clarified the […]
New EAA president first days on the day
New EAA President Rod Hightower described his first few days on the job succinctly. “It’s been rather manic,” he was quoted on EAA.org just before departing for the annual Stearman fly-in in Galesburg, Ill. “But it’s been a great manic and really positive.” Read the full report here.