Now available at Sporty’s is AOPA’s Sport Bag. The bright blue bag with silver trim has four compartments to give you plenty of room to organize your belongings for the gym or for travel. The duffel bag features vented side pockets, cleats on the bottom and double-stitched seams. When you’re not in your own airplane, […]
RVSM air data test instrument debuts
The MPS40C 4 Channel RVSM Flight Line Air Data Test Instrument from DMA-Aero is capable of controlling four pressures separately and independently: static, pitot, and dual angle of attack. The MPS40C is designed for flightline use for aircraft that incorporate pneumatic AOA measurement through Smart probes. The angle of attack pressure can be displayed either […]
NationAir selected as broker for Cessna Affiliates Insurance Program
NationAir Aviation Insurance has been selected by XL Insurance to serve as a broker in the Cessna Affiliates Insurance Program. The program offers preferred rates and other benefits for Cessna affiliates, including Cessna Pilot Centers, Cessna Sales Team Authorized Representatives, Cessna Service Centers, and McCauley Propeller Systems Shops. Insurance offered through the program includes Aircraft […]
A History of Wings above the Waves
“The Chicago Air & Water Show: A History of Wings above the Waves” has just been published by The History Press. Written by Gerry and Janet Souter, the book documents the Chicago Air and Water Show, which draws over 3 million people to the lakeshore for a weekend of beach leisure and high-powered entertainment. The […]
Bambi takes out a Mooney
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: Mooney M20K. Injuries: None. Location: Howell, Mich. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to takeoff from a rural airport at […]
An unexpected IA
I stopped into the hangar looking for the IA. So it was no great surprise to be directed to a back room, where the wing of a Cub sat on sawhorses. The bright yellow finish indicated that it was in the final stages before being mounted back on the airplane. I’ve met several Airframe and […]
Cessna issues strong warning against use of ethanol in fuels
In a Service Letter issued May 18, Cessna issued a strong warning against the use of ethanol in fuels powering its aircraft. Titled “Ethanol-based fuel not approved for use in Cessna airplanes,” this Service Letter documents Cessna’s exhaustive testing of AGE-85, an 85% ethanol blend that has been championed in recent years by South Dakota […]
Massachusetts lawmakers form GA Caucus
In recent years, Massachusetts legislators have noticed that the state was slowly losing airports — and with them, a good chunk of the state’s economy. “Once you lose them, they never come back,” notes State Rep. Don Humason, chairman of the Massachusetts Legislative Aviation Caucus, in describing the airport closures. What began five years ago […]
300th RV-10 flies
On May 29, 2003, Van’s Aircraft launched the successful first flight of its new four-place kit, the RV-10. Now, five years later, more than 1,000 RV-10 kits have been sold and 300 have flown. Completed by Nigel Lamping of Cheshire, United Kingdom, RV-10 G-XRVX took to the sky June 26. His “first flight” report was […]