Blue Sky Network, a global provider of GPS tracking and communication solutions, has launched a portable D410A flight-following and messaging transceiver, with its first flight spanning two continents. The Iridium satellite-powered D410A will track the location of a jet traveling from Brazil to the United States Jan. 6. The trip will be viewable to the […]
AD requires replacing portable Halon fire extinguishers
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) requiring replacement of portable Halon 1211 fire extinguishers manufactured by Fire Fighting Enterprises, Ltd. The AD comes on the heels of a mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) from the Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom, which informed the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that significant quantities […]
TCM offers first-run engine core price special
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc. unveiled a new pricing incentive for its engine customers. For a short time beginning Jan. 6, TCM will take $1,500 off the price of a factory-new or $750 off the price of a factory-rebuilt engine when customers exchange a complete, operable and assembled “first-run” (never overhauled) factory engine core with the […]
Air Journey offers eAPIS service
AirJourney, a company that organizes and leads journeys for pilots flying their own planes, has launched Easy Air Journey, which files eAPIS documents, as well as General Declarations forms. As of May 18, 2009, every private pilot flying an aircraft in and out of the United States is required to submit an eAPIS Manifest to […]
Aero Accessories acquires sparkplug line
Aero Accessories, Inc., the manufacturer of Tempest brand aviation products, has acquired Unison Industries’ aviation sparkplug product line, which was marketed under the Autolite brand. Aero will relocate the sparkplug product line to its manufacturing facility in Gibsonville, N.C., according to company officials, who note the product line will be branded and marketed under the […]
Banyan slates Bahamas Day
The First Annual Bahamas Day is being hosted Feb. 20 by Banyan Air Service, located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). Bahamas Day is for pilots who want to fly their aircraft to the Bahamas, as well as for non-pilots who desire information on charter flights and accommodations. Banyan’s hangar will be transformed into the […]
EAA Skiplane Fly-In set for Jan. 23
The annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, at the EAA AirVenture Museum’s Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh. In past years, more than 25 skiplanes landed at Pioneer Airport to participate in the event, according to EAA officials. Skiplane pilots who wish to participate must receive approval and flight briefings from EAA prior […]
FAA launches Safety Management site
The FAA has launched a new Safety Management System (SMS) website, which offers basic information on SMS, as well as information tailored to each sector of aviation. It also contains a reference library and a rundown of several pilot projects. Check it out here.
Bad landing bends Luscombe
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: Luscombe 8E. Location: Brigham City, Utah. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot initiated a takeoff in the airplane, which was […]