Avidyne Corp. has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval for its recently-introduced EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD). The approval allows the company to begin shipments of the MFD, according to Patrick Herguth, COO. The EX600 is a full-function MFD that is designed to enhance situational awareness and safety for pilots of general aviation airplanes and helicopters, […]
LiveAirShowTV unveils 2010 broadcasts
LiveAirShowTV has unveiled three air shows that will be part of its broadcast plans for the 2010 air show season: Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Indianapolis Air Show and the Reno Air Races. “This is by no means a complete list and it will continue to grow to a full […]
Hamilton joins Blackhawk Modifications
Darden Hamilton, an aerospace engineer with 30 years of aviation product development experience and a two-term Arizona state senator, will be assuming the newly created position of director of STC programs at Blackhawk Modifications in Waco, Texas.“Darden will be a key factor in expanding our opportunities in both the civil and government markets, said Jim […]
Piper taps Aviall to distribute parts
Piper Aircraft has selected Aviall Services, Inc., a subsidiary of The Boeing Co., to be its global parts distributor, providing supply chain support for the company’s global dealer network and individual customers. Derek Zimmerman, Piper’s vice president of supply chain and aftermarket development, underscored Aviall’s ability to offer customers more than 2 million catalog items […]
Wicks to host TIG welding workshop
Wicks Aircraft Supply will offer a hands-on TIG welding workshop Feb. 13 and 14, featuring “Mister TIG,” aka Wyatt Swaim. During the 16 hours, everyone will learn the basics of welding 4130 Chromoly tubing, mild steel and aluminum for creating fuel tanks. The course will also explore basic metallurgy. The workshop is designed to provide […]
Rudder failure results in 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: Quicksilver Sport 2S. Location: Arley, Ala. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The float-equipped airplane lifted off from a lake. The pilot […]
TSA’s latest target: Your mechanic
By aviation security expert David Hook, president, Planehook Aviation Services, LLC Remember the Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) that the TSA proposed about this same time last year? Well, this time TSA is proposing something similar, but with a twist. The latest proposal has your aircraft mechanic in the agency’s crosshairs. “Good security is good […]
GSA updates reimbursement rates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New federal government reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles while on official business became effective Jan.1, according to officials with the U.S. General Services Administration. The 2010 privately owned vehicle reimbursement rates are: Automobile – $0.50/mile Motorcycle – $0.47/mile Airplane – $1.29/mile Developed by GSA in consultation with the […]
‘Stop the FAA and Save General Aviation’
BOOK REVIEW By DAVE SCLAIR In the many years that I published General Aviation News (under a variety of names), we enjoyed having a variety of individuals write columns for us. One of those columnists was the late Peter Bowers. He did a regular column on historical aircraft for us for many, many years. I […]