Technicians at Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kan., one of the reassembly points for Cessna’s 162 Skycatcher, prepare these 162s for delivery. The Skycatcher, Cessna’s entry in the Light Sport Aircraft category, is priced at $112,250. For more information: YinglingAviation.com or Cessna.com
Clear-Tec Door introduced
Wilson Doors Inc. has introduced the Clear-Tec door for large exterior doors, such as those in airplane hangars. The new door combines years of Wilson aluminum door manufacturing expertise with a simple hydraulic operating system, according to Wilson Doors President Scott Blue, who adds, “The user will appreciate the new Clear-Tec door’s simplicity, reliability and […]
2011 FLYIT sims debut
After 11 years of simulator production and refinement of the FLYIT Professional Helicopter and Airplane Simulators, FLYIT Simulators has unveiled its 2011 simulators. New immersive 2011 professional simulator features that are standard include: Engine and airframe vibration gives the feel that the simulated aircraft is actually off the ground and you actually feel the touchdown. Right […]
Adventure Package for Carbon Cub SS unveiled
CubCrafters, responding to growing customer demand, has taken the Carbon Cub SS and reconfigured it into a high-performance, single-place aircraft dubbed the Adventure Package. Development of the Adventure Package involved major structural changes, according to company officials. For example, the 3×3 landing gear positions the axle lower and farther forward than a Carbon Cub SS, […]
First flight ends with fatality
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: Zodiac 601 XL. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The airplane departed on its maiden flight. Witnesses […]
Fighting fires
Brad Goldman has been fighting fires for most of his adult life. It’s his passion, and for the past nearly 30 years his job, too — he’s with Snohomish County Fire District 7, in Washington state north of Seattle. Some 25 years ago he learned to fly, and it, too, became a passion, which explains […]
IndUS goes to China
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 […]