Waco Classic Aircraft Corp. now offers 360° virtual tours of the rear cockpit of the new WACO YMF-D. Go to WacoClassic.com, and use your mouse to scroll around a panoramic view inside the cockpit of a new production WACO YMF, which includes an all-glass panel in the new production biplane.
STC awarded for installation of 406 MHz ELTs on Citation fleet
An STC has been issued to Sierra Industries by the FAA for the installation of the Artex C406 (406 MHz) Emergency Locator Transmitter on Cessna Citation Models 500, 501, 550, 551, S550 and 560. Early in 2009, U. S. emergency distress satellites ceased monitoring the older 121.5 MHz emergency frequency band in favor of the […]
Failed O-ring leads to gear up landing
This February 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 172RG. Injuries: None. Location: Chamblee, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: A CFI and the pilot-rated student were approaching to land on […]
Zenith shows off the beef up
Is pilot safety worth an additional 15 pounds? The folks at Zenith Aircraft think so. The company, which makes the Zodiac CH 601 XL and CH 650 kits, recently beefed up the aircraft’s design in response to the FAA’s Nov. 6 Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin concerning aerodynamic flutter in the airframes. The SAIB was released […]
Michigan teen newest aviation pioneer
Tyler Whitney, 16, of Fenwick, Michigan, probably never looked at himself as an aviation pioneer. He is one, however, as he became the first EAA Young Eagle to pass his FAA Private Pilot written test through the Sporty’s Online Pilot Training Course now offered free to all Young Eagles. The opportunity was announced last April […]
Skycatcher deliveries pushed back
Several visitors to the Cessna exhibit at this year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, have already bought a Skycatcher, but the LSA on display at the show is the closest they may get to one for several months. Earlier this month, Skycatcher customers received notice that delivery dates of their airplanes are being […]
Flight Design unveils upgraded LSA
Flight Design unveiled an upgraded model of its CTLS Light Sport Aircraft at the U.S. Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, late last month. The deluxe CTLS comes with with a loaded instrument panel, a longer engine life, and an upgraded interior treatment, according to company officials. “Visitors to our exhibit space at Sebring 2010 were […]
Must-see for air racing fans
GAN columnist Ben Visser, who is our fuels and lubrications expert, usually sends us information about his area of expertise. But once in a while he sends along very interesting tidbits, such as his latest e-mail with a link to the Society of Air Racing Historians website, which includes in-depth coverage of the races between […]
EPA reduces cellulosic ethanol quotas, but not overall quotas
The EPA has finally announced the 2010 RFS standard, albeit several months late. While there is no change in the ethanol mandate increase — the gasoline industry must blend more than 12 billion gallons of ethanol in 2010, up from 10.5 billion gallons in 2009 — the real surprise is that the EPA is not […]