Hydroswing introduces its THD, a T-Hangar Door. “We have been investing and growing our volume over the last three years, with strong brand recognition and product development. We have a new set of production and engineering processes and can now pass those savings on to the customer,” said Marshal Parker, president. For more information: HydroSwing.com […]
Lincoln Electric releases 2010 catalog
Lincoln Electric has introduced its 2010 Equipment Catalog, as well as an online Fast-Flip eBook version that is accessible on Lincoln’s website. The catalog displays all of Lincoln Electric’s key products, including the 108 new products and accessories introduced over the last year. Click here to access the online version of the catalog. To request […]
AvFab receives STC for King Air headrest
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received STC approval for its Clear View Headrest on Beechcraft King Air seats. The headrest replaces the existing “plug in” headrest on existing seats and opens the sightline of the cabin above the seats, according to AvFab officials. The new headrest, which can be extended above the seat top if desired, […]
Ice leads to crash
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: Beech Baron; Location: Lancaster, Pa.; Injuries: None; Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight to reposition the airplane for maintenance was supposed to […]
Global warming debate stifles progress
I’ve received a lot of mail on my recent column on the effects of carbon dioxide on global warming (How are planes affecting the environment?). The replies were both pro and con on global warming and the greenhouse gas thing. I read most of the reports and find them very interesting. The problem is in […]
NAFI looks for new board members
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has put out a call for nominations to fill three open positions on the NAFI Board of Directors. This is the initial step in to the process of member election of directors, according to officials. “NAFI looks forward our members’ participation with respect to the election of NAFI […]
EPA predicts E15 approval in 2010 despite widespread opposition
As reported by the New York Times, despite widespread opposition and scant results from ongoing testing of vehicles burning E15, the EPA is already predicting it will approve lifting the current limit of ethanol in vehicle fuels from 10% to 15% by the end of 2010. Admitting that vehicles built before 2001 would need to […]
Students visit Aspen Avionics
Recently, 33 members of the Southwest Learning Centers’ AERO AV8R Program, located in Albuquerque, visited Aspen Avionics to see the company’s products, tour the manufacturing plant, and learn about career opportunities in aviation. “It’s exciting to see these motivated young people interested in pursuing careers in aerospace,” said Aspen Avionics President and CEO John Uczekaj. […]
Renowned Civil Air Patrol subchaser dies
One of Civil Air Patrol’s most famous World War II “subchasers,” honored for heroism by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, died Dec. 5 after a long illness. He was 96. Col. Edmond I. “Eddie” Edwards was widely known as the first Coastal Patrol (later Civil Air Patrol) pilot to spot a Nazi U-boat and radio its […]