Thousands of airplane maintenance shops would get increased scrutiny to make sure they are not easy prey for terrorists looking to sabotage U.S. jets during routine repairs, according to a story in USA Today, which notes: “Some experts and lawmakers have warned for years about potential terrorist saboteurs infiltrating airplane repair shops, and have urged […]
IMCClubs.org hits 500 members
In less than half a year since the opening of IMCClubs.org nationwide, the club has admitted more than 500 members and is welcoming the 16th chapter to its ranks. The newest chapter, IMC Club of Atlanta, is based at Kennesaw, Georgia, and hosted by the SimTrain simulator facility. Along with its 25-seat briefing rooms with […]
Arizona Flight Training Center opens
The Arizona Flight Training Center recently launched operations at Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU), offering a full compliment of ratings from flight instructors who individually have more than 2,000 hours of flight experience. The Arizona Flight Training Center’s fleet includes a range of aircraft from the Piper Seneca, Diamond DA-40, Cessna 152 and a Garmin 430 […]
Sporty’s offers portable oxygen system
Sporty’s now offers two sizes of Single Place Oxygen Systems. These portable systems can also serve as a cost-effective backup for built in systems, company officials note. The Large Single Place Oxygen System holds 113 liters of oxygen and weighs 3 pounds. Measuring 12-1/2 inches by 3-1/4 inches, it provides oxygen for just under four […]
EAA launches webinar program
Beginning March 3, EAA will offer a regular series of “webinars,” which will feature a range of speakers on a wide variety of aviation topics. The first presentation, “Design and Development of the B-17,” will be held on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. Central Time. Host Sean Elliot, EAA’s director of aircraft cperations, is […]
Duncan releases Hawker RVSM whitepaper
Duncan Aviation recently released a whitepaper that explains how to avoid disturbing Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) critical areas when accessing avionics boxes in the nose bay of Hawker 800/800XP aircraft. For these aircraft, tight tolerances for skin variances has significantly increased the ground time required for maintenance and troubleshooting on avionics boxes located behind […]
Failure to maintain terrain clearance fatal
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: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Front Royal, Va. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot, who held an instrument rating, was […]
G100UL: The future of fuels
For the past couple of years, George Braly and Tim Roehl, owners of General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI), have been thinking about the future of avgas. Now the two are creating the future, having recently filed a patent and STC for an unleaded 100-octane avgas they call G100UL. Unusual for the aviation industry, actual development […]
Call for entries for Crossfield Teacher of the Year award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for the 24th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a $1,500 cash stipend. Founded by famed research test pilot Scott Crossfield in 1986, the award is a juried competition open to current classroom teachers in grades K through 12. […]