The MITRE Corp.’s Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) Beacon Radio has won a 2010 R&D 100 Award from R&D Magazine. The technologies on R&D Magazine’s list are considered the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year. They are selected by the magazine’s editors and an independent judging panel. In development […]
Dunbar takes on new job at Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight has appointed Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar to the position of executive director of “Wings Over Washington,” a museum affiliate established in 1989 to recognize and enhance the historical and contemporary role of aviation and the aerospace industry in Washington, as well as support the museum’s education efforts. Dunbar, who was president […]
Castle & Cooke VNY teams with Chevron
Castle & Cooke Aviation has partnered with the exclusive supplier of Chevron aviation fuel, The Hiller Group, to provide Jet A and avgas at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. Castle & Cooke Aviation is an FBO based at Van Nuys Airport since 1981. In addition to providing fuel and aircraft support services, Castle […]
Super 18-180 ready for production
After being certified under FAR Part 23 last year, the Super 18-180 is ready for production. The two-place “Super-Cub” type aircraft is powered by a 180-hp Lycoming engine, has a useful load in excess of 1,000 lbs., and, with its slotted wings, is capable of sustained level flight at 30 mph at max gross weight […]
SAFE debuts insurance program
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) debuted its instructor liability insurance program at this year’s AirVenture. The SAFE insurance plan offers up to 25% in discounts for SAFE members, including those who participate in the FAA Wings program, instructors who are designated Master Instructors, and those who are claims free. Qualified members can […]
Fluorescent dye locates petroleum- and synthetic-based fluid leaks
Spectronics Corporation has introduced Aero-Brite Universal Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye, which helps to pinpoint the exact source of fuel, lubrication and hydraulic leaks in aviation systems. Add a small amount of super-concentrated Aero-Brite dye to the aircraft system and let it circulate. The dye/fluid mixture will accumulate at even the smallest leak sites, company officials […]
Increasing the visibility of props
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has inked a distributorship agreement with Defense Holdings, Inc., to use DHi’s AfterGlo Brand Photoluminescent Aviation Safety Paint on Hartzell’s line of aircraft propellers. AfterGlo paint is used for safety markings to improve the visibility of aircraft propellers in low-light situations. Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings formulates the paint for DHi. Under the agreement, […]
Mid-air kills three
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 172, Cirrus SR22. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Rock Springs, Wyo. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The Cessna was flown by a student […]
Ask Paul: Are these spark plugs approved for my plane?
Q: Could you please help my pretty blonde wife and myself with our spark plug problem? We are desperate! Our mechanic is going to put the new fine wire plugs we just bought into our 1976 Cessna Cardinal RG, but we have conflicting information on the proper plug. We bought some SR83P plugs from a […]