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Are you a Whiz Wheel Master?

By Janice Wood · March 28, 2010 ·

To help pilots learn the many functions of the manual E6B, Sporty’s has released a CD-ROM training course titled “Virtual Tips & Tricks for the Manual E6B.” Through the use of detailed graphics and narrated animations, every calculation is demonstrated and explained, Sporty’s officials said, noting all the features of Manual E6B flight computers are […]

Red Bull Air Races take off

By Janice Wood · March 28, 2010 ·

Austria’s Hannes Arch won the first point of the 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championship by posting the fastest time in Qualifying on Friday, March 26, ahead of Saturday’s season opener in Abu Dhabi. Defending champion Paul Bonhomme of Britain made a dash to try to beat Arch and snatch the one point away […]

‘Aviation Saves’ Open House slated at APA

By Janice Wood · March 28, 2010 ·

The Centennial Airport Business Association (CABA) will showcase the contributions of Centennial Airport (APA) and its many aviation-related businesses and activities to the Denver area during its first-ever “Aviation Saves” Open House, scheduled for April 28 from 12-7 p.m. on the ramp between the Signature Flight Support and XJet facilities. The event is open to […]

Portable Digital Torque Tester debuts

By Janice Wood · March 28, 2010 ·

The portable Snap-on Industrial Digital Torque Tester (DTT), with its  light weight combined with an integral transducer and sturdy housing, can be wall mounted or employed in a bench-top vise to allow the user to test torque wrenches and torque screwdrivers, according to Snap-On officials. The DDT features a 4.7-inch touch-pad screen to capture peak […]

Retrofit TKS installations begin on Caravans

By Janice Wood · March 28, 2010 ·

CAV Aerospace, Inc. will begin retrofits of Cessna 208B Caravans in early April. New production Caravans began receiving TKS upgrades in 2008, when Cessna made the switch from pneumatic boots to CAV Aerospace’s TKS system. The retrofits in Salina, Kansas, will bring the existing fleet up to current ice protection standards. “Caravan operators need safety […]

Husky now available with G500

By Janice Wood · March 28, 2010 ·

Aviat Aircraft now offers the Garmin G500 panel mount, which provides moving map displays, artificial horizon and information about true airspeed, rate of climb, winds aloft, altitude and heading. The unit can be linked into most autopilot systems. It is possible to upgrade the G500 over time so that it might eventually have all the […]

Flight into IMC damages Cessna

By NTSB · March 28, 2010 ·

This March 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: Cessna 180. Injuries: Two minor. Location: White Mountain, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The weather at the time of departure was reported […]

Commemorating 1,000 hours

By Meg Godlewski · March 25, 2010 ·

One of the more frustrating aspects of being a flight instructor is that you get stood up sometimes. People don’t show because they oversleep, they forget, or they would really rather not be there. I remarked to a coworker that I was getting stood up so much I ought to start coming to work in […]

The next generation weighs in

By Janice Wood · March 25, 2010 ·

What can adults do to encourage kids to become interested in aviation? It’s a question that’s on the minds of many in GA as the pilot population continues to decline. Who better to go to to find the answers than the kids themselves? Two young men who are helping build a four-place Bearhawk for EagleFlight […]

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