Forced Aeromotive Technologies of Englewood, Colorado, has been issued an S.T.C. for installation of its supercharger system on Cirrus SR22 aircraft. The supernormalizer system utilizes a low boost, belt driven centrifugal supercharger for extra take-off, climb and cruise performance, said Rod Sage, the company’s chief engineer. “The supercharger system brings increased performance and reliability to […]
Cirrus to focus on jet
Under new CEO Brent Wouters, Cirrus Design has said that more cuts to its work force may be coming, but it will be pushing development of its Vision SJ50 very light jet which, it said, should help to retain some jobs. Cirrus is planning for FAA certification of the Vision by the end of 2011. […]
Continental service bulletin affects 9,600 cylinders
Continental engine cylinders installed in some Model 470, 520 and 550 engines shipped since November 2007 are the subject of a voluntary recall issued on Feb. 12. The company expects to replace some 9,600 cylinders subject to cracking between the upper sparkplug bore and the fuel injector/primer nozzle bore. Cracked cylinders that have been returned […]
Rahilly joins Alto Aviation
John Rahilly, principal of Rahilly Aviation Associates, LLC, has joined the Alto Aviation team as product specialist. Rahilly most recently was vice president of sales and marketing for Falcon Dassault North American Service Centers. He also has held top spots at KC Aviation Inc., Signature Flight Support and Dallas Airmotive. He served as an anti-submarine […]
NBAA defends business jet use
Testifying before Congress during a Feb. 12 hearing on FAA reauthorization, NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen challenged those questioning the value of business aviation or mischaracterizing its use. During the House Aviation Subcommittee hearing, Bolen discussed negative media coverage of the industry, disparagement of business aviation by populist politicians and the public, and calls […]
Take the mystery out of WAAS approaches
Sporty’s newest video, “WAAS Approaches,” simplifies the technology and demonstrates how to fly several different types of WAAS approaches on the Garmin G1000 and the Garmin 430W/530W. “WAAS Approaches” gives pilots the knowledge and practical skills necessary to fly these GPS procedures with confidence, Sporty’s officials promise. Topics such as the difference between LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, […]
Luscombe crashes after passenger fails to relinquish controls
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger’s interference with the pilot’s manipulation of the controls.
Twin Commander magazine online
Twin Commander Aircraft’s free, quarterly “Flight Levels” magazine will be online in 2009. A special website is being developed just for viewing the magazine, which features profiles of owners and operators, tips on operating the Honeywell TPE331 engines that power all turboprop Twin Commanders, hands-on flying techniques from FlightSafety International training experts, and insights on […]
Air Routing International opens new office
Air Routing International, an international trip support service, has opened another northeast office at Westchester County Airport (KHPN) in White Plains, N.Y. The company already has an office at Teterboro (KTEB) in New Jersey. “Having two locations in the northeast not only provides more convenience for our customers,” says Dianne Tarantino, northeast account manager for […]