Wicks Aircraft Supply has added Power Flow Tuned Exhaust Systems for the Cessna Skyhawk and Cardinal to their list of products for GA aircraft. Power Flow’s system replaces a stock exhaust unit with an FAA certified, performance enhancing asset. The design enables the engine to breathe better and develop closer to its actual rated horsepower, […]
Combs to speak at AirVenture
Michael Combs, who has flown a Remos GX Light Sport Aircraft over 13,400 miles as part of his “Flight for the Human Spirit,” will speak at AirVenture 2010 in Oshkosh, Wis., next week. When Combs completes “The Flight for the Human Spirit,” he will have flown more than 20,000 miles and landed in all 50 […]
Fond du Lac plays host to auction
Flight Level Aircraft Auctions will host an aircraft auction at the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin airport (KFLD) on July 29 and 30. Flight Level held its first auction at Sun ‘n Fun in April. As of now, the website shows 17 aircraft registered for the upcoming auction.
CAP reaches oil spill response milestone
Civil Air Patrol‘s Deepwater Horizon Response has surpassed 10,000 volunteer hours and 1,000 hours of flight time providing aerial oil spill reconnaissance along the Gulf Coast. As the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP pilots fly the coastline daily to monitor and document oil control efforts, while scanners onboard take photos of booms […]
NavWorx ADS600-B gets FCC nod
NavWorx, Inc. has received Federal Communications Commission Authorization on its ADS600-B Transceiver, which links to the NextGen air transportation system, a satellite technology providing real-time display of traffic and weather to pilots of equipped aircraft. Introduced in April at Sun ‘n Fun, the ADS600-B incorporates both transmit and receive capabilities of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast […]
Hiatt joins Flight Safety Foundation
Kevin Hiatt has joined the staff of the Flight Safety Foundation as executive vice president. In this role, he will take on certain safety projects, as well as day-to-day office management. Hiatt comes to the foundation from World Airways, Inc., where, starting in 2005, he served as director and then vice president for corporate safety […]
Sporty’s introduces tear-proof charts
Sporty’s laminated charts won’t rip, wrinkle or stain, say company officials, who note their thick coating resists damage, but still allows for the charts to be folded. All United States Sectional Charts are available in the tear-proof format. “If you’re a frequent flyer or a flight instructor, you’ll appreciate the sturdiness of these charts,” said […]
S-turn goes bad
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: Socata TBM700. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Kennesaw, Ga. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who had logged 975 hours, including 44 in […]
An unforgettable gift
Summer is defined by holidays. Memorial Day is its start when the season is fresh and new. The air is not so humid or hot. Bare feet find soft, freshly mowed green grass, and tan lines are still unseen. Gardens are planted and summer showers are welcome. July 4th finds the heat of summer entrenched. […]