IMC Clubs appointed a five-member Board of Directors this week, including Radek Wyrzykowski, MCFI, as president; Peter Conant, director of chapter coordination; Dora Rizos, director of membership; Jon Roberts, director of communications; and Ken Dustin, CFI, vice president. Born in Poland in 1960, Wyrzykowski came to the U.S. in 1983 as a political refugee. He […]
Centennial Aircraft: A new look and a new direction
Centennial Aircraft, which has won numerous awards over the years for restoration and repair of vintage and classic antique aircraft, is focusing its efforts on what it knows best: Vintage and antique aircraft. The company, a subsidiary of WACO Classic Aircraft, has unveiled a new logo and a new website to reflect its new direction […]
Rotax 912 Gearbox Puller available
Don’t take chances when removing the gear box from your Rotax 912 or 914 engine. California Power Systems’ puller pulls the most stubborn gearbox without risking damage to the expensive gear housing, according to company officials. Just remove the rack of fasteners on the perimeter of the box. Install the puller with the hardware provided […]
Kelly Aerospace Turbine Rotables acquired by First Aviation Services
First Aviation Services Inc. (FavS) has acquired the assets of Kelly Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. (KTR). KTR is an FAA Certified Repair Station in Wichita that provides overhaul, exchange and repair services for components such as flight controls, landing gear, lighting, oxygen and hydrostatic components, braking systems and actuators. First Aviation will continue to operate […]
NBAA slates additional professional development courses
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has approved six new Professional Development Program (PDP) Courses offered by five different PDP providers. NBAA officials note they are also seeking new educational providers to develop additional courses. The newest courses include two new offerings from Aviation Training Solutions. The first course is “Effective Leadership in Business Aviation,” […]
High-speed taxi bends airplane
This December 2007 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 172. Location: El Cajon, Calif. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings during […]
Flying the Flight Design CTLS
Two-place airplanes are often used as trainer aircraft because they are less expensive to rent than four-place designs. Yet once that private pilot ticket is in your hand, you may look for a larger airplane for cross-country flights because a two-place is just too cramped to be comfortable over long distances. But that won’t be […]
Job description for next EAA president posted
Looking for a new job or know someone who would be great as the next president of EAA? The association’s search firm, Korn/Ferry, has posted a position description for the post online. You can check it out here. President Tom Poberezny assumed the chairman’s role last year and is maintaining duties as president until a […]
Paper or plastic?
Still have your paper pilot certificate? It won’t be any good after March 31, 2010. That’s when paper certificates expire, according to FAA officials, who have set up a special web page for pilots to replace their certificates. It’s going to cost you $2 to replace your certificate. If you are handling the transaction online, […]