Belite Electronics has unveiled a new, patent-pending technology that is capable of detecting water in the fuel tank or fuel line. Through the use of a small probe, the new technology discriminates between water and fuel and provides an alarm signal to the aircraft operator when water is detected, according to company officials. “While doing […]
CFI launches greeting card line
Meredith Tcherniavsky, a flight instructor based in the Washington, D.C. area, has launched a new line of aviation-themed greeting cards. Each card is hand-made using high-resolution color prints featuring Tcherniavsky’s aviation photographs. “Flying is a way for me to experience nature, and the amazing world we live in, from a very unique perspective,” Tcherniavsky said. […]
Airforms gets FAA nod for Piper baffles
Airforms Inc. has received FAA/PMA approval of new engine baffle designs for Piper PA22-150, PA28-140 and PA32-300/260 aircraft models. This adds to the 50-plus models the company already supplies to customers around the world, company officials note. These engine baffles have many improvements to increase engine cooling efficiency and service life, officials add. Among the […]
Pilot attempts takeoff in directionally challenged airplane
This April 2009 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 Navajo. Injuries: None. Location: Newark, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot aborted a takeoff because he was unable to maintain […]
‘I survived Sun ’n Fun’
Just two days after a tornado ripped through the Sun ’n Fun grounds, commemorative T-shirts proclaiming “I Survived SUN ‘n FUN” are available. Designed by the folks at PilotMall.com, who operate the retail store on the Sun ’n Fun grounds, the shirts were widely popular with crowds on Saturday. Only 500 of the shirts were […]
FAA Reauthorization heads to conference
April 1, 2011 – The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 658, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Act of 2011. The legislative process now moves to conference to resolve differences between H.R. 658 and S. 223, the U.S. Senate’s FAA reauthorization bill.
Summer Camp for Pilots
While initial and recurrent training for glass cockpit and high performance aircraft is readily available, pilots of “vintage” aircraft often find themselves out of luck when it comes to leading edge recurrent training, even though their beloved older aircraft make up the majority of the general aviation fleet. Sporty’s Flight Center is filling this training […]
Cirrus shows off 10th anniversary SR22
Cirrus Aircraft is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the SR22 with a limited commemorative edition. “What a 10 years it’s been,” said Todd Simmons, vp of marketing, on opening day of SUN ’n FUN, noting that of the 5,000 aircraft Cirrus has sold, 3,815 are SR22s. “Nine of the last 10 years it’s been the […]
Coffee funds flying
Rob Riggen, owner of Flying High Coffee, and Lynda Meeks, founder of the Girls With Wings program, met during SUN ’n FUN to firm up a deal where Flying High Coffee will help fund Girls With Wings scholarships. Girls With Wings is a non-profit organization designed to inspire girls to achieve their full potential. Flying […]