Clarity Aloft Professional Headsets are now available through Wicks Aircraft Supply for $695. The secret ingredient in Clarity Aloft Headsets are the patented Comply Canal Tips, according to Wicks officials. Made of the viscoelastic foam, the same material used with hearing aids, the tips of the headsets are designed to be inserted into the outer […]
Incorrect part contributes to gear failure
This January 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: Beech Baron. Location: Cahokia, Ill. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane had just come out of maintenance. The pilot reported […]
More than just a homebuilt: Steve Harmon’s Cozy IV project is his salvation
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on homebuilders who track their projects at ExperCraft.com. For Steve Harmon of Filer, Idaho, building a Cozy IV from plans is more than just a hobby. It’s been his salvation. He had a job he didn’t like and all of his kids were out […]
The importance of the human element
By THOMAS CHIDESTER and CARLA HACKWORTH We have all experienced moments where we are left scratching our heads trying to figure out “what just happened?” Have you ever been distracted while taxiing? Have you ever planned your flight, checked weather, and yet inadvertently encountered IMC? Have you ever read back a clearance incorrectly? If so, […]
GA responds to Haiti crisis
General aviation at all levels marshaled forces to take aid to the survivors of the massive earthquake that hit Haiti earlier this month. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) went into action immediately, making contact with key government officials to arrange that emergency flights from anyplace in the U.S. could be taken to an […]
GA restrictions at DCA need to be eased
The CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is eager to see post-Sept. 11 restrictions on general aviation flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports (DCA) eased, according to a story in the Sun Gazette newspapers, which quotes James Bennett as saying: “That’s a very important part of our aviation infrastructure capacity at Reagan National […]
GMU open for business
The Greenville Airport Commission in South Carolina is actively seeking businesses for seven parcels of land that range in size from 2.5 to 18 acres at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). This marks the first time these parcels have been listed on the commercial real estate market, according to airport officials. The leasing of the […]
Tips to avoid landing gear corrosion
Due to its location and exposure to the elements, landing gear is highly susceptible to corrosion, note officials with Duncan Aviation. Water, dirt, debris and foreign objects, acting as electrolytes and producing a corrosive environment, can lead to landing gear corrosion that requires premature removal of components. Jerry Cable, a Duncan Aviation Accessory Tech Rep, […]
Grant awarded to conduct economic feasibility study at TIW
The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board is awarding a $25,000 grant to Pierce County to conduct an economic feasibility study at the Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW). The study is scheduled to be completed by early March, coinciding with the completion of a Business Case Evaluation already in progress, according to county officials. Information gained […]