Power Flow Systems, Inc. is in the final stages of STC approval to bolt-on its high performance exhaust system to a Lycoming O-320 powered-Robinson R22. This product, Power Flow’s first on a rotorcraft, was designed in cooperation with Performance Aviation in New Zealand, where it has already received CAA approval. The Power Flow Systems’ kit […]
Flying Musicians to land at music and aviation events
The Flying Musicians Association, Inc. will land at several well-known music venues this spring: MerleFest in April and the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas in May/June. Both are well-established, with more than 70,000 patrons, association officials said. In addition, the association has committed to attend the Cowtown Warbird Roundup in Fort Worth, May 22-23, and […]
Miller debuts new series of welding helmets
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced its line of Arc Armor Titanium Series welding helmets. The series is built upon a shell design that is lightweight for extended wear, provides skin coverage, reflects radiant heat and features a quick-release front cover lens to reduce welder downtime, according to company officials. For more information: MillerWelds.com
Airplane runs out of fuel on takeoff
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 206. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Peyton, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot did not check the fuel prior to takeoff. […]
New tandem LSA headed to market
Most of our tandem Special LSA — Legend Cub, Courier, SportCub, Hornet, Hawk, and SkyArrow — are recreational airplanes. Except for the last one (Italy’s smooth, composite Sky Arrow) most might also fall into the “bush” category in that they are slower-flying, fabric-covered, rugged aircraft suitable for landing on unimproved airstrips. A brand-new tandem, not […]
Seawind flight testing takes off
After completing all ground testing, the Seawind 300C received its flight permit and took to the sky over Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada, for certification flight testing. The Canadian National Research Council (NRC) will perform the flight test piloting under the direction of DAR Chief Test Pilot Robert Erdos. The flight analytical work will be performed by John […]
New ATC system could save billions
Engineers at Oregon State University and NASA have created a new system for air traffic control that could significantly improve congestion in the airways – a problem recently determined to cost the United States economy up to $41 billion a year. The system, developed over five years of research, was recently adapted to make it […]
Cirrus reports renewed optimism
In comments to employees, customers and suppliers, Cirrus Aircraft President and CEO Brent Wouters said the company is seeing signs of a strengthening market for aircraft sales. He noted that a number of key business measurements suggested stronger performance in 2010 than previously anticipated. “We are seeing solid signs that suggest this year could be […]
‘It’s go time’
The flood fight is on again in North Dakota and Minnesota, Civil Air Patrol officials report. About 75 members of the Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol are on the ground in the Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, Minn., area filling sandbags and building dikes in areas threatened by the rising Red River. “We’ve been […]