Move over Cessna. Dallas-based IndUS Aviation is moving the production of its T-211 Thorpedo from the Lone Star State to China. Dr. Ram Pattisapu, IndUS CEO, revealed at AirVenture that the company had signed a deal with the Chinese government and private investors to build the two-place Thorpedo in Weinan Municipality, Shaanxi Provence, China. The […]
Airforms gets FAA nod for new baffles
Airforms Inc. has received FAA/PMA approval of new engine baffle designs for Piper PA2-150, PA28-140 and PA32-300/260 aircraft models. This adds to the 50-plus models the company already supplies to customers around the world. These engine baffles have many improvements to increase engine cooling efficiency and service life, according to company officials. Among the improvements […]
Do’s and don’ts for Datalink Weather
Datalink is an industry term used to describe a wide range of equipment and services that all do one basic thing — get data into the cockpit so pilots can use it to make decisions. This is especially the case with weather data, which can now be received, processed, and displayed in a myriad of […]
Deer attacks Cirrus on takeoff
This August 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: Cirrus SR20. Injuries: None. Location: Greenville, Mich. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting a touch and go landing at night. […]
100SF undergoes FAA testing
A technical report has been released about FAA testing performed on an unleaded general aviation fuel developed by Swift Enterprises Ltd. “The Environmental Protection Agency has required that users of aviation gasoline, known as avgas, substantially reduce their airborne lead emissions,” said Mary-Louise Rusek, co-founder and president of Swift Enterprises. “We are developing our unleaded […]
How to celebrate National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day is celebrated on Aug. 19 every year, which is Orville Wright’s birthday (the pilot of the Wright Flyer). There are many ways to celebrate this holiday, created to recognize and remember the birth of flight. Check out a few at eHow.com.
Fly a P-51 sweepstakes takes off
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, kicked off its new “Fly a P-51″ sweepstakes today at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Regional Forum in Chicago. Legendary pilot Bob Hoover will announce the winner at this year’s NBAA Convention in Atlanta.The grand prize […]
FPR wins environmental award
The Florida Airports Council recently selected St. Lucie County International Airport’s Scrub Jay Mitigation Area and Gopher Tortoise Relocation Area project as the winner of this year’s General Aviation Environmental Excellence Award among various airport nominations throughout the state. The project at the Fort Pierce, Florida, airport serves as a prime example of sustainable initiatives […]
Water in fuel tanks stops engine
This August 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: Cessna 152. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Ormond Beach, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight instructor and student pilot found water in […]