LETTER TO THE EDITOR: According to news reports, FAA tower controllers were warned about the midair collision over the Hudson River but were unable to alert either of the pilots. This failure of communication cost two aircraft, nine lives, and unmeasurable bad publicity for GA. The blame for this failure belongs on the archaic simplex […]
China slates GA convention
The 2009 China International General Aviation Convention will be held in northwestern Shanxi Province from Oct. 16-19. The convention will be held in Pucheng County and the provincial capital of Xi’an. Pucheng will host several air shows and an aircraft static exhibition, while Xi’an will host an aviation equipment exhibition and forums. More than 100 […]
Custom models take off at Aircraft Spruce
Recreate your airplane with a detailed desktop replica from Aircraft Spruce. The custom-made models are built to your exact specifications. Any aircraft can be recreated with your paint scheme, logos, registration number or any other details and markings. Complete your model with a fully customized stand, including your choice of logo and a personalized inscription […]
Newcoast Financial launches new website
Newcoast Financial Services, a finance firm specializing in the aircraft industry, has launched a new website: Newcoast.com. The website has been designed to educate aircraft customers on how Newcoast Financial can provide specialized financing programs to meet their needs. “Whether they are purchasing a single or twin-engine turbine, or refinancing their current loan, we make […]
SimCom’s MU-2 sims upgraded
SimCom Training Centers has installed new, high resolution visual systems on its two MU-2 simulators. The enhanced visual imagery is equivalent to that used on Level D simulators for business jets and commercial airlines, according to officials with the Orlando-based company. Selected airports have been modeled with detailed features that accurately represent the real operating […]
Hobart unveils plasma cutters
Hobart Welding Products has introduced the AirForce 500i and AirForce 700i portable air plasma cutters. Both units are built with inverter technology for a lightweight, yet powerful design compared to previous models, according to officials with the Appleton, Wis.-based company. The AirForce 500i has an MSRP of $1,299 US, and the AirForce 700i has an […]
Wrong fuel leads to engine failure
The improper fueling of the airplane by the FBO, which led to the loss of power of both engines.
Morgan Freeman’s SJ30 takes flight
Emivest Aerospace Corporation (EAC) completed the first flight of actor Morgan Freeman’s SJ30, serial number 010-N30GZ, Aug. 28. The aircraft was flown by EAC Production Pilot Bryan Dennsion and EAC Chief Test Pilot John Siemens. This marks the beginning of the production flight test of the aircraft and makes the second SJ30 to enter into […]
A ploy to sell more engines?
Q: While TBO is recommended as 2,000 hours or 12 years, whichever comes first, the brokers trying to sell me a used plane always belittle that second limitation, chalking it up to Lycoming wanting to sell more rebuilds. Can you clear the air on this one? HUTCHINSON PERSONS, via email A: The text of Lycoming […]