AircraftLogs.com has unveiled upgrades that automate tax reporting for companies with an internal flight department. These upgrades automate the calculations required for company tax returns, and simplify the effort required to comply with strict new IRS regulations. The upgraded “Tax Manager” feature works with existing flight records and passenger data held in the AircraftLogs system. […]
Weldon debuts new fuel pump
Weldon Pump recently unveiled a new, electric continuous-duty boost/emergency fuel pump created for Cessna applications. A direct replacement for the Dukes intermittent-duty pump, the new Weldon 18000 provides boost support to the aircraft’s main mechanical pump. Alternatively, it can be used as a fuel emergency pump, according to officials with the Cleveland-based company. The pump […]
Har-Conn Chrome completes paint facility
Har-Conn Chrome Co. in West Hartford, Conn., recently completed Phase I of a multi-phase expansion plan. Phase I consisted of a new aerospace painting and powder coating facility as well as a new general office area. When Phase II is complete the facility will be the new national corporate headquarters for the company. The facility […]
Flight into thunderstorm kills two
The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorms during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control to appropriately issue weather information and initiate an in-flight deviation around known and clearly observed weather.
GAN’s Godlewski renews Master CFI, GI accreditations
Meg Godlewski, a 3-time double Master, has renewed her Master CFI and Master GI accreditations. Meg is a flight and ground instructor at Crest Airpark (S36), as well as Clover Park Technical College and Green River Community College. She is active in Women in Aviation as well as The 99s and is also a staff […]
Fuel cell powered aircraft takes flight
Press TV is reporting an Antares DLR-H2 took flight on July 17 in Germany. “The power to the motor is provided by a single, advanced fuel cell, hanging under the left wing, sipping its hydrogen fuel from a tank under the right wing.”
L-3 giving away trio of Trilogy units
L-3 Avionics will give away three Trilogy Electronic Standby Instrument (ESI) units at AirVenture. The unit, which is valued at $15,000, provides a glass back-up to glass panels. Stop by L-3’s booth in Hangar C, Space 3100 for more information.
Lindbergh Foundation extends grant app deadline
Minneapolis, Minn. — The Lindbergh Foundation is extending the deadline for submissions of aviation-related grant applications until October 30, 2009. Anyone conducting an aviation/aerospace research project that balances technological advancements with the preservation of our environment is encouraged to apply. Lindbergh grants are given to individuals and they are not required to be associated with […]
Flightstar e-Spyder first flight pics/video
I received the following email from Tom Peghiny, President of Flight Design USA. Attached are pictures of the Yuneec – Flightstar e-Spyder. We flew it yesterday at South Woodstock doing two flights about 10 minutes each. The plane goes 55 mph and stalls at 24 mph. Duration is expected to be 40 minutes. We are […]