Lycoming Authorized Service Centers have been appointed the sole installers for Lycoming’s newest Echelon Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), which covers the Mooney M20E, M20F and M20J. Mooney owners will be able to able to choose from among nearly 50 Authorized Service Centers to upgrade their engines to the more powerful, more efficient IO-390-A3A6, company officials […]
ICG Open-Link debuts
International Communications Group (ICG) has introduced an Open-Link building block approach that will provide “nose-to-tail” airborne communications regardless of the system on board the aircraft. Open-Link is based on three small line replaceable units (LRUs) — an ICS-220A, an AeroCom 1700 Cabin Telephony Unit (CTU), and an AeroRouter 800. The ICS-220A dual channel Iridium communications […]
Flight Design Pilot Centers expands
Flight Design USA has added three new flight schools to its Flight Design Pilot Center (FDPC) roster. The company now boasts a network of 19 flight schools using Flight Design Light Sport Aircraft and 38 flight instructors specially accredited to teach in the LSA. New schools are: LSA North England at Hampton Airfield (7B3) in […]
Avidyne debuts EX600 MFD
Avidyne Corp. has unveiled its new EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD). A follow-on to Avidyne’s EX500 MFD, the EX600 adds a 5.8-inch diagonal, 640×480 pixel (VGA) display and a new Map Panning feature that allows the pilot to pan and zoom to any location on the moving map using dedicated directional panning keys. The EX600’s exclusive […]
Dark approach goes bad
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 150. Location: Palmer, Alaska. Injuries: 2 Serious. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and a student pilot were attempting to land […]
Barnstorming: The movie
About 10 years ago, Andrew King and Frank Pavliga were flying their antique airplanes over eastern Indiana. They decided to land on an alfalfa field on a dairy farm to take some pictures, never realizing how that would change not only their lives, but the lives of the farmer, his family and the community. The […]
Doolittle Raiders reunion set
The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders are in the final stages of planning their 68th reunion at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The reunion, slated for April 16-18, will include a free public autograph session, educational event and memorial service at the museum, as well as a dinner. In addition, a free public concert […]
Lawsuits filed against Eclipse execs
Former deposit-holders for Eclipse 500 jets recently filed four lawsuits in New Mexico district courts alleging various wrongdoings by Eclipse Aviation executives before the company filed for bankruptcy a year ago, according to a report at AINOnline. Named in the suits are former Eclipse Aviation leaders, including Vern Raburn, Roel Pieper, Peg Billson, Michael McConnell […]
A license to forget
LETTER TO THE EDITOR As a mere private pilot, I was horrified to learn the bill recently passed by Congress requires airline pilots to receive training in actual stall recovery. Every pilot knows this is one of the most basic skills which must be demonstrated before first solo and at nearly every encounter between a […]