Aviation enthusiasts typically favor a classic smooth and stable square wave welding output, according to officials with Lincoln Electric, who have just introduced the new Square Wave TIG 175. The general-purpose AC/DC TIG and stick machine tackles steel, stainless, cro-moly, titanium and aluminum applications and many materials, officials note. The Square Wave TIG 175 features […]
Compare aircraft performance
Conklin & de Decker has released its 2010/2011 Aircraft Performance Comparator, which presents comparative data for those acquiring a business jet, turboprop, helicopter, or piston airplane or needs to compare aircraft performance data quickly. This newly updated software program allows users to overlay and compare aircraft interiors and exteriors as well as critical performance data […]
The Raviator heads to Oshkosh
Musician and aviation activist Ravi has planned a busy week at AirVenture in Oshkosh, which kicks off July 26 and runs through Aug. 1. He will be a featured performer on Monday at 11 a.m. and Thursday and Friday at 12 p.m. in the Sennheiser Aviation Headsets tent — in conjunction with the Flying Musicians […]
Flying Musicians establish corporate membership
The Flying Musicians Association has established a Corporate Membership level for companies who would like to affiliate and support the organization’s efforts and goals. The first corporate member is Pacific Coast Jazz/That Other Label. “Pacific Coast Jazz/That Other Label are proud to be a corporate member in FMA. Our first artist, Bradley Leighton, is a […]
Carb ice brings down plane
This July 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 Minor. Location: Surfside, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was used to tow banners. During the […]
The ‘Appleization’ of aviation
The new CEO at LoPresti Aviation, Rj Siegel, is shaking things up a bit. He wants to “Appleize” LoPresti, which means introducing the Apple concept of products to the aviation company. For Siegel, who was on the original Mac development team at Apple and was instrumental in the aviation applications of the iPod, it’s a […]
Showing off G100UL
The movers and the shakers of GA are descending on Ada, Okla., these days, as concern about a replacement for 100LL heats up. One of those potential replacements, G100UL, is being developed by Ada-based General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI), which recently hosted AOPA President Craig Fuller, as well as Cessna President Jack Pelton. Other heavy-hitters […]
How important is 100 octane to GA?
In the ongoing debate the elimination of 100LL, a statistic that’s often thrown around is that 70% to 80% of the existing fleet could operate on existing fuels, while only 20% to 30% of the fleet require 100 octane fuels. But what GA needs to remember is that those 20-30% buy a majority of the […]
New CFI insurance program from SAFE
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educator‘s (SAFE) flight instructor liability insurance program will debut during AirVenture. The launch of this program fulfills a key promise made during the organization’s founding in 2009. The program offers extensive coverage for CFIs, including online applications and the ability to finance premium payments. A discount is also available […]