Summer is about to flow into fall, which is often a beautiful time of year to aviate for recreation. Temperatures moderate from summer’s heat, yet winter’s icing and other hazards are still well off in the distance. That big celebration of flight, AirVenture, is history and now Light-Sport enthusiasts turn their attention to the Midwest […]
New through-the-fence policy expected soon
People with existing residential through-the-fence agreements at public-use airports will be allowed to continue with those agreements…provided they meet certain requirements, according to a report from the EAA, which notes the FAA expects to publish a new TTF policy in the coming days, which would ban any new TTF agreements. Read EAA’s full report here.
San Diego museum names Class of 2010
On Oct. 23, the San Diego Air & Space Museum is honoring national and international air and space legends — including Harrison Ford, the late Steve Fossett and Linden Blue — at its 47th Hall of Fame Induction and Gala Celebration, including Harrison Ford, the late Steve Fossett and others. Each honoree was selected for […]
AD issued on Thielert engines
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Models TAE 125–01 and TAE 125–02–99 because in-flight shutdowns have been reported on some of the engines. Preliminary investigations showed that it was mainly the result of nonconforming disc springs (improper heat treatment) used in a certain production batch of the clutch, […]
Dynon rolls out new software
Dynon Avionics has rolled out new refinements for its EFIS products with the introduction of software version 5.4. Designed for the EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100 and FlightDEK-D180 units, the upgrade features enhanced autopilot pitch control. Included are new user-adjustable parameters to optimize autopilot performance for each aircraft. “The autopilot now flies just as an experienced pilot would, […]
Simcom’s Eclipse sims get FAA nod
Eclipse Aerospace, in conjunction with SimCom Training Centers, has earned FAA Level D certification of the EA500 full motion simulators located in Orlando, Fla. SimCom also received FAA approval for its Eclipse 500 pilot training program that includes Initial, Recurrent, Differences and Mentor training. Eclipse 500 pilots will be able to schedule factory approved training […]
Six CFIs accredited as Master Instructors
Six CFIs were recently accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned by a candidate through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process […]
Laser-Gard eyewear debuts
Sperian Protection has introduced Laser-Gard Eyewear to protect pilots from flash blindness caused by red and green lasers. The patented lenses also protect against glare and provide 99.9% ultraviolet protection. Laser-Gard Eyewear’s lenses come in a bronze tint for daytime sunglass use or a salmon tint for nighttime vision. They are available in three frame […]
Salt Lake jetCenter joins Avfuel network
Salt Lake jetCenter has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBO dealers. Located at the Salt Lake International Airport (SLC), Salt Lake jetCenter is a part of the Rocky Mountain jetCenter network of FBOs. Salt Lake jetCenter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers pilots a Captain’s Clubroom, crew cars, […]