Bully Hawk has released its 40-amp external alternator for all models of the Rotax 912 and 914 series. Designed for those who need additional power to run avionics and radios, the alternator’s built-in rectifier/regulator puts no additional strain on the existing battery or electrical system, company officials said, noting its extra output allows more flexibility […]
Landing gear malfunctions
The pilot’s failure to properly execute the manual landing gear extension procedures. The electrical system failure was a factor.
Ram Air Recovery System approved
The FAA has approved the installation of the new Ram Air Recovery system from American Aviation on a stand-alone basis. Before, the system also required installation of the company’s Pitot Cowling System, which required additional installation time and painting. The new system offers an additional 50 to 75 foot-pounds of torque depending on the aircraft […]
Buffett defends business aviation on CNBC
Warren Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on CNBC (Monday, March 9), when asked about President Obama’s stance on business aircraft, said… “Berkshire has been better off by me having a plane available to go and do deals or whatever it may be. A lot of times it doesn’t work out. But net, it’s a plus. […]
CAF F-82 goes back to Air Force museum
The National Museum of the Air Force board of directors has rejected an offer from the Commemorative Air Force to drop its lawsuit concerning the ownership rights of an F-82 in exchange for allowing the airplane to remain on static display at the CAF Airpower Museum in Midland, Texas. In its proposal, the CAF proposed […]
Buying and flying your own airplane
Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc. is teaming up with Air Orlando Aviation to host a one-day “Buying and Flying Your Own Airplane” presentation and open house Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Orlando Executive Airport in Florida. “I get calls from people who are interested in learning to fly, or buying their […]
NationAir appoints sales executives
NationAir Aviation Insurance has appointed three new sales executives. Alison Hunter is sales executive for the Great Lakes region, Brian Lauer is sales executive for the Southeast and Jamie Zigler is sales executive for Missouri and surrounding states. Hunter and Lauer are based at the company’s Chicago headquarters. Zigler is based at NationAir’s Lincoln, Nebraska, […]
Air medical flight teams to converge on Capitol Hill
Dozens of air medical services personnel from across the country will gather in the nation’s capital March 11-13 to draw greater attention to issues affecting the emergency medical transport community. As part of their visit, they will meet with key policy- and lawmakers on Capitol Hill on March 12 to educate them about the need […]
Duncan Aviation has layoffs for first time in its history
Duncan Aviation has been forced to implement a reduction in its nationwide workforce, the first in its 53-year history. The layoffs are “in response to the ailing economy and credit crisis as well as political and media grandstanding against the business aviation industry,” officials said. The layoffs affect nearly every department, impacting 304 positions, including […]