The California Pilots Association has launched a new website at www.calpilots.org. You can also access their latest (July/August 2010) newsletter or their archives.
ASTM compliance for composite Skycatcher prop
Cessna Aircraft‘s McCauley Propeller Systems division has achieved ASTM compliance for a new two-blade, fixed-pitch composite propeller for the 162 Skycatcher. “This is the first of a planned family of composite propellers we have in development, designed for a range of aircraft,” said McCauley Vice President and General Manager Peter Wilkinson. The 1L100 is a […]
Aspen achieves Class III PFD certification
The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorization to Aspen Avionics for the Evolution EFD1000C3 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) for Class III aircraft. The Evolution software now meets the Level B assurance levels required for FAR Part 23 Class III aircraft, making the Evolution displays available to operators of piston and turbine aircraft […]
American Legend delivers first G3X Smart Cub
American Legend Aircraft has delivered its Garmin G3X-equipped Legend Smart Cub. The Legend Cub is a certified sport aircraft similar to the classic Piper Cub and powered by a 100-hp Continental motor. The new Garmin G3X is a multifunction glass cockpit display system. The first G3X-equipped Legend Smart Cub was delivered to a customer in […]
Understanding WAAS & LPV series debuts
Duncan Aviation recently released a new video series that tackles some of the more technical questions about WAAS/LPV Upgrades. Titled “Understanding WAAS & LPV,” the five-part video series explores legacy interface problems, field approvals, annunciators, NextGen criteria, and how to determine if an aircraft is a candidate for an upgrade, among other topics. “There are […]
Equipment confusion leads to poor landing
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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Edgewater, Md. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot departed on a cross-country flight. He had flown Cessnas […]
How to prepare for the end of 100LL
How should aircraft owners prepare for the switchover from 100LL to its replacement? In a previous post, I stated that if — or when — 100LL goes away, the only fuel that will be universally available for general aviation will be one that is chemically very similar to 100LL, but without the lead, and an […]
Flight Ops Cam: Your own black box
Have you or someone you know attempted to record a flying lesson with a hand-held video camera? Although cameras are much smaller than they used to be, no matter how you do it, invariably the video is motion-sickness-inducing shaky and the audio is pretty much worthless because you can’t hear the instructor or the student […]
Name that Lyons painting at AirVenture
LAKELAND, Fla. – Aviation artist Sam Lyons latest work features a Cub on floats in a tropical setting. Its title will be determined by a “Name the Painting” contest to be held at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 26 through August 1. Attendees are invited to stop by the Lyons Studio booth 2028 in Building B. […]