The Evergreen Supertanker successfully secured its American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) Oil Spill Certification last week, and is standing by at Gulf Port, Mississippi, prepared to combat the massive oil spill spreading across the Gulf of Mexico. Built on the utilitarian platform of a Boeing 747, the Evergreen Supertanker was designed to disperse […]
Embry-Riddle student receives international internship
It’s the internship of a lifetime. This summer, Cory Ravetto, an aerospace engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Ariz., campus, will spend five weeks in France, working at Daher-Socata, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers. The senior from Bigfork, Mont., is one of two recipients of a prestigious scholarship awarded by the Experimental […]
Mid-Continent Instruments promotes Marissa Reddick to purchasing supervisor
Mid-Continent Instruments has promoted Marissa Reddick to purchasing supervisor, tasked with ensuring that all parts received meet Mid-Continent’s best cost, quality and delivery standards. Reddick began her career at Mid-Continent Instruments in February 1997. She brings a broad knowledge base to the purchasing department, including an in-depth understanding of the lean manufacturing process, material resource […]
New seat options for Caravan
Cessna Aircraft Co. is now offering new seat options for its existing fleet of Caravans. “The new seats offer added comfort and seat functionality for passengers compared to the factory-installed seats,” said Peter Wilkinson, vice president of Cessna’s Parts Distribution. “The seat height will allow passengers a better view. They also include optional tray tables, […]
Miller introduces wall-mounted fume extractor
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the new FILTAIR SWX-series of wall-mount welding fume extractors, featuring Miller’s nanofiber filter technology. Available in either the self-cleaning SWX-S model or the disposable filter SWX-D model, the SWX-series allows companies to improve air quality and protect employees without cluttering their shop floors, Miller officials said. Like the mobile FILTAIR […]
Pilot dives to miss wires
This May 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Brookshire, Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was not current and did not meet the qualifications […]
A million dollars here, a million dollars there…
The issue of airport funding is always entertaining. Not because it’s of no great importance to the aviation community, but for exactly the opposite reason. It isn’t important to those who dole out the dollars. And that’s almost entertaining enough to make a responsible citizen cry. Ironic, isn’t it? ABC News produced a report for […]
How about video game cockpit?
The letter about glass cockpits from Lou Wagner of Bethune, S.C., was 100% correct. Glass cockpits should not be called glass cockpits. I would give it a non-professional name like “video game cockpit.” Yes, it is modern, operated by electrical power. But what happens if you lose your electrical power — and that has happened […]
FBI deputy director nominated to head TSA
The Transportation Security Administration has been without an administrator for more than a year, but perhaps the third attempt to fill the post will be the charm as President Obama announced his intention to nominate FBI Deputy Director John S. Pistole to head that section of Homeland Security. Pistole has been with the FBI since […]