Rhett Ross, president of Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM), will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for March 12. His topic will be the challenges ahead for general aviation piston aircraft. Ross, who became president of TCM in 2007, has 21 years of mechanical and nuclear […]
Discarded ELTs could prompt massive searches
The Civil Air Patrol and AOPA are teaming up to remind pilots to dispose of their old emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) properly. Many pilots are upgrading to the more capable 406 MHz ELTs, even though, strictly speaking, 121.5 MHz ELTs still meet the FAA’s regulatory requirement. The possibility exists that a discarded 121.5 MHz ELT […]
User fees in Obama budget proposal
President Barack H. Obama’s proposed budget is calling for aviation user charges starting in 2011, writes Warren D. Morningstar of AOPA. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the proposal on Feb. 26 and, although there is not much detail, the document makes it clear that the administration wants to replace some […]
TSA airports initiative raises major concerns
As more details of new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport-security programs come to light, a troubling picture of yet another unnecessary threat to aviators’ freedoms is emerging. Airport-security directives that the TSA has been holding close to its vest are starting to provoke strong objections from EAA, AOPA and other general aviation groups. Although TSA […]
Fantasy of Flight debuts boarding pass
Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, now offers an annual pass, dubbed the “boarding pass.” The pass is $69.95 for adults, $39.95 for children ages 6 to 15, and is valid for one year from date of purchase. The pass includes unlimited entry to Fantasy of Flight, as well as all special events and […]
‘Paper Airplane Guy’ at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
John Collins, known as the Paper Airplane Guy, will present a special demonstration and sign books on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. The presentation is free with museum admission. Collins, who has been featured on CNN, Discovery Channel’s “Next Step” and CBS’ “This […]
STC awarded for EC130 night vision lighting
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) and partner Ahlers Aerospace were awarded an STC for their Night Vision Lighting modifications for the Eurocopter EC130. The modification incorporates filters that are externally mounted, improving day light readability and reducing installation time and cost, say company officials.The external filters allow the modified component to remain generic thus retaining the […]
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center offers free admission
The new McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, N.H., officially opens Friday, March 6. Admission is free for the opening weekend, courtesy of Northeast Delta Dental. For more information: StarHop.com.
M7 Aerospace launches chemical processing program
M7 Aerospace has launched a quick-turnaround wet processing program for the aerospace manufacturing community. Processes available include anodizing, alodining, primer and paint application. M7 Aerospace promises turnaround within six business days or less of receiving an order. M7’s processing line has 17 chemical tanks. It is currently processing 10,000 to 12,000 parts a month, which […]