Hobart Welding Products has introduced the IronMan 230, a DC/CV, single-phase, MIG/FCAW welder that delivers a 30- to 250-amp output (60% at 175 amps). The IronMan 230 replaces Hobart’s IronMan 210 and 250, combining their features in a single unit suited for welding mild steel material ranging from 24 gauge to ½-in, according to company […]
Carb ice suspected in Piper crash
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: Piper Super Cruiser Location: Centerville, Wash. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was maneuvering in flight with the carburetor heat activated […]
Flying a Legend
When Legend Aircraft Co. unveiled plans to produce a modern version of the Cub, I admit I was skeptical. Usually, when you try to remake a classic, it falls short of expectations. The Legend Cub, manufactured in Sulphur Springs, Texas, manages to avoid the “remake” curse because, frankly, it is not a remake of the […]
West Virginia governor proclaims January GA Appreciation Month
West Virginia is ringing in the new year with a salute to general aviation. Gov. Joe Manchin III, who is a pilot, signed a proclamation Jan. 7 making January “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” “Governor Manchin and the state of West Virginia are committed to aviation,” said Greg Pecoraro, AOPA’s vice president of airports and state […]
Aviation safety: Are you ready?
By KEVIN CLOVER The FAASTeam’s mission is to improve the nation’s aviation safety record by conveying safety principles and practices through training, outreach and education. At the same time, FAASTeam managers and program managers establish industry alliances and encourage continual growth of a positive safety culture within the aviation community. One of the national projects […]
Winter flying: Don’t be left out in the cold
Winter flying has unique hazards that need to be addressed and mitigated through deliberate risk assessment, according to a recent Interagency Aviation Accident Prevention Bulletin from the U.S. Forest Service, which warns: Don’t be left out in the cold — be prepared. It offers a timeless checklist of what you need to know for winter […]
Land use studies not the enemy
LETTER TO THE EDITOR from ROBERT HOM, Eagle River, Wis. I guess I am a little sensitive these days reading about airports in national publications; whether they have an obvious anti-GA airport slant as USA Today, or in the pro-airport General Aviation News. But, I do feel a couple of comments are warranted with respect […]
Wipaire receives TSO for Kodiak floats
Wipaire recently received Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for its Wipline model 7000 float, designed for the Quest Kodiak. With the FAA’s approval of the structure and design confirmed, Wipaire officials said they are now turning their full attention to the remainder of flight testing, and expect full approval in the first quarter, noting aircraft […]
ASA debuts new composites textbook
ASA’s new textbook on composite materials, “Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair,” runs the gamut, serving as a comprehensive primer on composites, yet also working as a resource for long-time composites professionals, according to company officials. Advanced composite technology is constantly changing and embracing new developments daily, yet the basics needed to successfully design, […]