As Sun ‘n Fun 2010 prepares to kick, our Short Final columnist Deb McFarland reminisces about past fly-ins: If I were feeling perky, I would quip that the sun is shining, the air is warming and spring is finally here. It’s kind of hard to be perky after this past winter with its days of […]
Cessna ‘cautiously optimistic’ about piston rebound
Officials at Cessna Aircraft Co. remain optimistic, but cautious, about the predicted rebound in general aviation’s piston segment. “We see a number of indications that the general economy may be stabilizing and that should eventually translate into a return to growth in the piston market,” said John Doman, vice president, Worldwide Propeller Aircraft Sales, on […]
Accidents down last year, due to less flying
General aviation accidents decreased in 2009, while on-demand 135 operations had the lowest number of accidents and fatal accidents in the last 20 years, according to data released by the National Transportation Safety Board. General aviation accidents decreased from 1,566 in 2008 to 1,474 in 2009. Fatal accidents dropped from 275 last year to 272. […]
Continental Motors rolls out warranty enhancements
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc. (TCM) has unveiled warranty enhancements to factory aftermarket new and rebuilt engines and TopCare cylinders. The upgraded warranty policy went into effect on all factory new and rebuilt aftermarket engines and TopCare cylinders shipped after April 2, 2010. The company’s new engine warranty policies focus on enhancing the ownership experience by […]
Ranger Jet Center back in command at ISM
Ranger Jet Center has resumed management of its FBO at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM). The FBO is located on the west side of the airport. Ranger has more than 500,000 square feet of ramp, more than 117,000 square feet of hangar space and 14,000 square feet of corporate office space available for customers. Ranger […]
Paradise P-1 gets airbags
AmSafe Aviation has signed an agreement to provide the AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag system on Light Sport Aircraft manufactured by Paradise USA. The model number covered under this new agreement is the P1 , which is an FAA certified SLSA. The AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag is currently installed as standard equipment in both the pilot and co-pilot […]
Sporty’s introduces deluxe flight desk
Sporty’s Deluxe Flight Desk is a combination binder and kneeboard, which includes a three-divider file section to organize charts, flight plan forms and other documents. Also included is a seven-ring binder for storing approach charts and note paper. The front flap has a mesh pocket with room for pens, business cards and ID. There is […]
Becker Avionics unveils moving map
Becker Avionics has unveiled its new MFD6203 moving map concept at the AERO2010. The MFD6203 is a system in the common 160mm panel-mount format that provides a sophisticated moving map solution for VFR flight, company officials said, adding “optimal situational awareness is achieved through various overlay functions like terrain, weather or traffic information.” Traffic data […]
Aircell launches inflight Internet seminars
Aircell has launched a free educational series, “Getting Your Business Aircraft Online: The Seminar.” Stopping in multiple cities across the United States throughout 2010, the tour will give business aircraft operators a complete understanding of the latest generation of inflight connectivity, company officials say. “There has been a wholesale shift in inflight Internet capabilities for […]