Cessna Aircraft Company said on March 25 that it is fully committed to its Model 162 SkyCatcher program, despite two prototypes lost during the flight test program. “The need for a modern, cost-effective two-seat trainer aircraft has never been greater, and we believe we are well positioned to meet that need,” said Cessna’s chairman, president […]
Second SkyCatcher crashes
The delivery schedule for Cessna’s Light Sport Aircraft, the SkyCatcher, is being re-evaluated following the March 19 crash of the second flying prototype. “The crash happened during flight testing,” said Doug Oliver, a Cessna spokesman. “The pilot was not hurt and the ballistic parachute deployed as it was supposed to deploy.” This is the second […]
Former pilot-union boss to lead FAA
Randy Babbitt, a prominent aviation consultant and former head of the largest U.S. commercial pilots’ union, is expected to be nominated as the next head of the Federal Aviation Administration, according to industry officials and others familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 25. Babbitt served as president of the Air […]
Husky fitted with P.K. floats
P.K. Floats has completed the certification process for a new amphibious float design that can be used on all Husky 180-hp and 200-hp aircraft. The aluminum floats weigh 409 pounds, but only add 295 pounds after the landing gear is removed, according to Aviat officials. The PK2250A floats do not require a ventral fin, saving […]
Legend offers ‘aeronomic stimulus’
American Legend Aircraft Co. has launched its “aeronomic stimulus” package, offering a limited number of its Legend Cubs at the reduced price of $99,895. The Legend Cub is a certified Light Sport Aircraft. The company is offering the next five order positions for a ready-to-fly model at the reduced price. For more information: 903-885-7000 or […]
Power Flow celebrates 10 years
It has been 10 years since the first Power Flow Tuned Exhaust system was shipped from Daytona Beach. The company has since shipped another 3,500 units. Since the first systems began going out to Cessna 172 owners in 1999, the list of STCs has increased to include 10 other designs. The Beech Bonanza A-36 will […]
Duncan expands Honeywell service
Duncan Aviation, which has been a Honeywell Service Center for engines and avionics, has expanded its service center agreements with Honeywell to include mechanical components. With this new service center authorization, Duncan Aviation will be able to offer increased capabilities, better turntimes and technical support to operators of Hawker, Lear, Challenger, Astra/Westwind, Falcon, Citation and […]
SimFlight3D unveils its first plane
Simflight3d.com, a new website specializing in airplanes for Flight Simulator, has unveiled its first model: the 1958 Cessna 172 (straight tail). With more than 15 years of 3D modeling, graphic design/conceptualization and animation in the video game industry, plus actual flying experience, company officials said they created SimFlight3D to promote “sophisticated, accurate aircraft models.” For […]
VFR into IMC leads to crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control.