Vertical Power is introducing the VP-X system at Sun ‘n Fun this week. The VP-X uses electronic circuit breakers to simplify wiring and provide advanced electrical system capabilities, company officials said. The VP-X integrates with Advanced Flight Systems, GRT Avionics, and MGL Avionics EFIS products, allowing pilots to monitor the status of individual devices and […]
Tecnam P2006T Twin certified
The P2006T, Tecnam Twin, has received FAA certification just in time for Sun ‘n Fun. The twin earned its certification for VFR and analogue IFR operations last week. The aircraft also was approved for glass panel IFR certification in Europe, and this is expected to be completed in the U.S. over the next few months, […]
Engine disintegrates in flight
This April 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: North American T-28. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Kingman, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: About 15 minutes after takeoff the pilot observed the […]
Ode to our days in the sun
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 […]