Since Teledyne Continental Motors‘ February 12, 2009 voluntary cylinder recall announcement, the company has made “excellent progress toward the satisfactory resolution of the…issue for aircraft owners operating select 470, 520 and 550 series engines with affected cylinders,” said spokesman Mac Little on March 9. TCM has ramped up cylinder production to meet the routine demand […]
Virginia Airport Owners Association unites privately-owned airports
A group of private airport owners and aviation enthusiasts recently formed the Virginia Airport Owners Association (VAOA) to address issues concerning privately-owned, private use, airports. The organization, thought to be the first of its kind in the nation, will provide a united voice for this segment of the aviation industry. There are 226 privately owned, […]
TBM Avenger lands on fire, pilot escapes
Terry Rush, long a pilot of World War II aircraft, was critically burned after one wing of the TBM Avenger he was flying burst into flames during takeoff at the Millville (NJ) Municipal Airport (KMIV), Saturday evening, March 7. Rush made a dramatic emergency landing and escape, but the TBM was destroyed by the fire. […]
Smart Recovery System debuts
Aviation Safety Resources has filed a patent for a sensor-based Smart Recovery System. Applying sensor systems currently available in commercial and military aircraft to general aviation aircraft, the Smart Recovery System evaluates an emergency situation, identifies the devices and systems available on the aircraft, and then automatically deploys the appropriate device and/or system in the […]
Easier starting for the 912S
Bully Hawk has released a “Soft Start” option for 912S operators that reduces the common kickback at starting from this high-compression engine, reducing wear and tear on the engine, gearbox, and airframe. Soft Start works by retarding the ignition timing at startup only and does not affect the operation of the engine at any other […]
Roswell medical services base opens
Southwest Med Evac has opened a new air medical services base in Roswell, N.M. The base will provide air medical transport services to patients and the medical communities of Roswell, Carlsbad, Artesia, Portales, Santa Rosa and Ruidoso. Transportation will be provided from a new Eurocopter Super B-3. The aircraft and flight team are based at […]
Mead & Hunt grows
Mead & Hunt, an employee-owned architectural and engineering firm that specializes in aviation, increased its staff by about 15% in 2008. To accommodate this growth Mead & Hunt’s office has moved to the Milwaukee County Research Park in the City of Wauwatosa. From its new location, the company will continue to offer transportation, planning, municipal, […]
Taxi test takes off
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The inadvertent lift-off that occurred during the high speed taxi checks was a factor.
NASAO opposes LASP
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has filed comments in opposition to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) proposed rule because it is “not in the public interest.” NASAO also urged the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to retract the flawed rule in its entirety. NASAO further […]