Viking Series 400 Twin Otter certification work has entered the final phase towards the goal of achieving Transport Canada and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, expected in the next few months. Primary activities are focused on completing final checkout configurations, according to company officials. Noise testing has been completed on landplane gear and amphibious […]
PS Engineering debuts PMA6000B
PS Engineering has introduced the retooled PMA6000B, an updated version of the PMA6000, an entry-level audio panel in production since 1995. The PMA6000B is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, using a single 44-pin connector for all aircraft and intercom interfacing, according to company officials. According to company founder, Mark Scheuer, “We have seen a […]
ATP opens FBO at DAB
ATP has entered the FBO business, opening ATP Jet Center at Daytona Beach International (DAB) in Florida. In addition to all the standard FBO amenities, ATP Jet Center provides an Internet pricing guarantee at ATPJetCenter.com for full- and self-serve avgas and full-service JetA. As a member of the Shell Aviation network, ATP Jet Center accepts […]
Aggressive Insurance offers discount for airbags
Aggressive Insurance now offers a premium discount to the owners and pilots of general aviation aircraft with seatbelt airbags on board. A new participant in the aviation insurance business, Aggressive offers a 5% credit to the total premium of each aircraft equipped with seatbelt airbags installed according to FAA standards. “While there is not a […]
Cessna partners with Williams on engine maintenance program
Cessna Aircraft Co. is partnering with Williams International to offer customers fixed hourly rates for engine maintenance on most Citation CJ business jets. As part of Cessna’s ProAdvantage maintenance programs, TAP Advantage provides Citation CJ owners and operators more predictable engine maintenance costs, including parts, labor and life cycle components, company officials said. The program […]
Jeppesen earns FAA acceptance for electronic charts integration toolkit
Jeppesen has received a key acceptance letter from the FAA that allows Jeppesen electronic charts to be integrated quickly and efficiently with onboard aviation navigation systems. The AC20-148 Reusable Software Component (RSC) acceptance letter is only the second such letter issued by the FAA, and is the first RSC for a platform-independent navigation component, according […]
Tailwind landing 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: Aeronca 7AC. Location: Fort Worth, Texas. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was attempting to do a full-stop landing […]
1,000+ planes, 10,000 people expected at AOPA Aviation Summit
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association expects more than 1,000 aircraft and 10,000 people to attend the AOPA Aviation Summit, which kicks off today and runs through Saturday in Tampa, Florida, according to a story in the Tampa Tribune. The story quotes AOPA spokesman Chris Dancy: “We traditionally plan for 2,000 aircraft. Realistically, and assuming […]
AD issued for American Champion Aircraft
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for American Champion Aircraft Corp.’s Champion, Citabria and Scouts manufactured before 1989 and equipped with folding rear seat backs. The AD requires inspection of the rear seat back hinge areas for cracking and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole and, if cracking or excessive elongation […]