Recently released on DVD is “Thunderheads,” a documentary about a group of scientists, researchers and pilots — in seven planes and armed with the best high-tech gadgets money can buy — embark into the eye of a storm in an effort to understand the role of thunderstorms in the global warming puzzle. The documentary chronicles […]
Multi-purpose borescope debuts
Spectronics Corp. has recently introduced the CB-1000 COBRA, part of the COBRA series of multi-purpose borescopes. This scope features a built-in UV LED for detection of fluid leaks and surface flaws and a white light LED for component inspection. The CB-1000 COBRA has a 10mm, 24 inch “no-droop” shaft that maintains its position for easy […]
Low altitude, steep bank fatal combination
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: Lancair IV-P. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Hollywood, Fla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The instrument-rated pilot, who had logged 1,255 hours, was the […]
Alaska controllers using NextGen
Air traffic controllers in Alaska are now officially using Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology to improve safety and efficiency in Alaska’s rugged terrain. The system — Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) — is a core technology under NextGen. “NextGen technology is already helping make aviation safer and more efficient,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray […]
Streaming live from Farnborough
Can’t make it to this year’s Farnborough International Airshow? You can see all the action on your computer or smartphone, courtesy of Flightglobal and FLIR Systems, who are teaming up to stream live video from the show. FLIR officials will use the Star SAFIRE HD, which will be based in the Flightglobal Media Chalet sited […]
Backcountry airstrips get a boost
Congressmen Denny Rehberg (Montana), Allen Boyd (Florida), Vernon Ehlers (Michigan), Mike Simpson (Idaho) and Walt Minnick (Idaho) have jointly introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives supporting recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips on America’s public lands. “With 147,000 square miles, there are plenty of places in Montana that you just can’t get to by […]
New officers for Seaplane Pilots Association
The Seaplane Pilots Association has a slate of new officers. Board of Directors Chairman Henry Hinman retired from the board to focus his attention on the Seaplane Pilots Foundation, which he was instrumental in founding two years ago. Other outgoing officers are Telford Allen, president, and Lyle Panepinto, secretary. Newly elected officers are: Walter B. […]
Lockheed Martin upgrades to support ADS-B
Lockheed Martin has enhanced multiple air traffic management platforms to enable the processing of data received from satellite-based navigational aids such as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). A key foundation of the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System, ADS-B is set to give pilots, as well as controllers, better information on the position of the aircraft […]
Mayo Aviation named sponsor of The Green Flight Project
Bye Energy, Inc., which is developing an integrator of alternative energy technologies for business and general aviation aircraft, has added Mayo Aviation as a sponsor of The Green Flight Project. “All of us at Mayo Aviation are proud to be associated with such an environmentally-conscious project,” said Scott Dulaney, director of business development of Mayo […]