The Sporty’s Foundation has launched a new program for aircraft mechanics enrolled in Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development. Scholarships will be awarded to the top three students completing the airframe portion of the training curriculum. The scholarships, in the amounts of $3,000, $1,500 and $750, will be awarded and used for their […]
Mistral starts taking pre-orders for experimental engine
Testing continues at Mistral Engines in its efforts to receive FAA certification for its new, 300 horsepower, G-300 rotary aircraft engine. “We are extremely pleased with the progress that our engineering and development team has made in recent months on the G-300 engine,” said Philippe Durr, CEO. “We have the engine mounted on a Maule […]
Stewart Systems classes come to you
Can’t make it to Stewart System’s location at Cashmere-Dryden Airport (8S2) in Cashmere, Wash.? That’s OK, because instructor Jason Gerard is ready to travel. Gerard, who has been using Stewart Systems for several years now and does all of the company’s class instruction, will take the class anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. “All he […]
Sierra Hotel Aero launches repair services program
Sierra Hotel Aero (SHA) has initiated a new aviation repair services program designed to reduce insurance company expenses associated with the cost of repairing aircraft skins, structural damages and other repairs. SHA, which has 25 years of structural experience repairing metallic and advanced composite aircraft assemblies for single and multi-engine aircraft, holds a variety of […]
NavWorx offers discounts on ADS-B equipment
For a limited time, NavWorx, Inc. is offering 40% off its transmitter upgrade for the company’s ADS600 ADS-B traffic and weather receiver. The company also is offering a 15% discount on its forthcoming ADS600-B transceiver unit. This new unit will incorporate both transmit and receive capabilities. To take advantage of these limited-time discounts, customers must […]
Robin Olds memoirs to be released April 13
“Fighter Pilot–The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds” will be released April 13 and is available now for presale through most major bookstores, including Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Borders. The book about one of America’s greatest aviation legends was compiled (using his writings) by his daughter, Christina Olds and Ed Rasimus, a retired USAF […]
Crosswind gets Cessna pilot
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 172. Injuries: None. Location: Apple River, Ill. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on runway 35. There […]
10 strategies to save fuel
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has released “Ten Critical Strategies for Long-Term Fuel Savings,” a new white paper that provides a variety of steps for saving on aircraft fuel bills, both in the short-term and long-term. “NBAA continually seeks ways to help its members minimize costs, and fuel is one of the largest variable […]
NTSB issues recommendations on PFDs
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation that the FAA revise airman knowledge tests to include questions regarding electronic flight and navigation displays, including normal operations, limitations, and the interpretation of malfunctions and aircraft attitudes. The NTSB also recommends that all manufacturers of certified electronic primary flight displays be required to include information […]