Tempest Aviation spark plugs (made in the USA) include a glass center seal with a resistor which replaces the multipart screw, spring, carbon pile stack up known to suffer misfires, wasted fuel, and engine roughness. The plugs finish is an environmentally preferable electrolytic nickel that provides durability, corrosion protection, and wear resistance. Tempest Massive Spark […]
A few moments with Jack Pelton
Bonus depreciation and research and development tax credits. Those were two pieces of legislation Cessna’s Jack Pelton, president and CEO mentioned in response to my query, following his June 21 speech to the Aero Club of Washington. He spoke of the myriad challenges we in aviation face. FAA reauthorization (long-term, not patchwork); cancellation of aircraft […]
International Learn to Fly Day scholarship winners chosen
Cessna’s global network of Cessna Pilot Centers (CPC) supported EAA’s International Learn to Fly Day by offering drawings for two flight training scholarships. Also, participating CPCs around the U.S. held local drawings for a free Cessna Sport/Private kit and a first flight lesson. First prize winner, Salvador Valdes of Los Angeles, was awarded a $10,000 […]
Do you lease your plane to a third party?
Do you lease your aircraft to a third party in return for income generated through rentals? If so, a one hour webinar entitled Dealing with the IRS Passive Loss Limitations might be of interest. The webinar will be presented on Thursday, July 22 at 2 PM EDT. Tax implications exist for those who purchase an […]
Two tapped for PiperJet interior
Piper Aircraft Inc. has chosen two aircraft interior specialists for the PiperJet, DeCrane Aerospace and Propel Designs. Both organizations will integrate passenger cabin interior improvements verified by the company’s proof of concept flight-testing regimen and customers, according to company officials. “Numerous meetings and conversations with PiperJet buyers have reaffirmed many of our design parameters for […]
Moses Lake FBO joins Million Air network
Million Air recently celebrated the re-opening of the franchised FBO, Million Air Moses Lake, located at the Grant County International Airport (MWH) in Washington state. The FBO, which is owned by Freeman Holdings of Washington LLC, joined the Million Air network on July 1, 2009. After $1.3 million in renovations, Million Air hosted a grand […]
Accident Reduction Tool Kit updated
The Flight Safety Foundation has re-released its Approach-and-Landing Accident Reduction (ALAR) Tool Kit with updated data and a new section on runway excursions. The ALAR Tool Kit was introduced 10 years ago with more than 40,000 copies distributed around the world. The updated version has been enhanced with the inclusion of the results of the […]
‘I wanna blimp ride’
Five lucky attendees at EAA AirVenture 2010 will be taken for a ride of a lifetime in the “Spirit of Goodyear” blimp as winners in the “I Wanna Blimp Ride” Sweepstakes. The 58th annual edition of EAA AirVenture will be held July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The five sweepstakes winners will […]
Long landing results in swim
This July 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 182. Injuries: None. Location: Metaline Falls, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that upon arriving at his intended destination […]