Owners and pilots of Zodiac aircraft may want to keep them on the ground for awhile. On Nov. 7 the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) on variants of Zodiac CH601XL and CH650 airplanes because of several in-flight structural failures. In response, Zenith Aircraft Co. has developed an upgrade package to address the […]
On our side
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Aviation Subcommittee has a new vice chairman who is knowledgeable about aviation and from a state with a history of recognizing the importance of general aviation airports: Rep. John Boccieri (D-Ohio). From 1994 to 1998 Boccieri was in the U.S. Air Force flying C-130 Hercules aircraft. Now a major in […]
Oral History Center gives history a future
Kissimmee Air Museum, located at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), is initiating an Oral History program to record the Greatest Generation’s history. “During World War II we had between 13 million to 16 million men and women in uniform with about 6 million in combat,” said Tom Mazzoli, Oral History interviewer. “Today there are less […]
NextGen ADS-B technology now available for pilots in Gulf of Mexico
NavWorx, Inc. now has available its ADS600-series receivers, which provide display of TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather information. The ADS600 line of Universal Access Transceivers (UAT) are designed to capture and display broadcast information from Air Traffic Control, enhancing situational awareness for pilots and improving air traffic safety, according to company officials. The NavWorx receivers […]
New features for FlightDeck Freedom
Satcom Direct has added new features to its FlightDeck Freedom (FDF) service, which includes compatibility with most datalink avionics, integration with Satcom Direct’s new flight tracking solutions, and compatibility with even more flight planning systems. The new features further expand the capabilities of the service, according to company officials, who notes FDF now supports Primus […]
Wicks expands aircraft plywood supply
Wicks Aircraft Supply has expanded its supply of aircraft grade plywood to meet the needs of homebuilders and restorers, now featuring thicknesses from 1/16-inch to ½-inch and .8mm to 2mm. The plywood is available in sheets up to 4 foot X 8 foot and can be cut, without charge, down to 1 foot X 4 […]
Free DIY newsletter for welders launches
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has launched its new DIY eNewsletter, developed specifically for the Do-It-Yourself welder. The DIY eNewsletter contains feature stories, customer videos, basic how-to articles, instructional videos, new product information, project ideas, special offers for subscribers and more. A free subscription to DIY includes eight issues per year and is available at MillerWelds.com/newsletters.
Gear malfunctions during landing
This November 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 210. Location: Santa Barbara, Calif. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Prior to landing the pilot confirmed that the landing gear […]
Continental sends mixed messages on unleaded fuels
Teledyne Continental Motors has done a number of tests with unleaded gasoline that is supposed to be made to the ASTM spec for 94 UL avgas. There have been several PR releases about these tests, including a report at EAA.org Apparently the tests are a complete success and Continental is ready to certify all of […]