Professional Pilots Inc. announces the addition to the “Sutton Propeller Conversion” line with the STC approval of the new Hartzell, two bladed “Scimitar” prop. This new propeller is Hartzell’s latest design, and provides an increase in efficiency, with a reduced noise level. The propeller is approximately 3-5 knots faster than the standard three blade propeller, […]
CAP part of Ardent Sentry
Civil Air Patrol members on both coasts are participating in Ardent Sentry 08, a homeland security and disaster response exercise that tests the readiness of local, state and national organizations responding to national-level emergencies, including both natural disasters and terrorism incidents. The East Coast exercise is involving CAP resources in the Middle East region. Responsibilities […]
Aircraft Spruce introduces Mag-It
Aircraft Spruce has added a tool for removing metal chips and debris from machinery and work areas. Manufactured by SteelMax and called the Mag-It magnetic pick-up tool, the wand-like probe quickly and easily picks up steel filings and shavings from drill presses, lathes, and from the surfaces of metal being worked on in aircraft. It […]
EAA to recognize ‘30,000 and climbing’ homebuilts
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, will recognize many important aviation achievements July 28-August 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. One major activity, though, involves recognizing 30,000 homebuilt aircraft currently registered in the United States. During EAA AirVenture, one newly finished homebuilt aircraft flown to Oshkosh will be recognized as the honorary 30,000th homebuilt aircraft. The owner […]
Pilot thought they “had enough” fuel
Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Additional causes were the inadequately planned approach and improper emergency procedure by the pilot.
First jet flight made on biodiesel: Around the world flight is next, company says
Aviation history was made earlier this month when an L-29 jet trainer flown by Carol Sugars and Douglas Rodante completed the world’s first jet flight powered by 100% biodiesel fuel, over the high desert near Reno, Nevada. The flight was backed by the partnership of Green Flight International and Biodiesel Solutions. The former was founded […]
Future-proof your avionics: Don’t be short-sighted when upgrading your panel
As new ATC systems and increasingly sophisticated information options are introduced, more and more older airplanes are falling behind. Consequently, many owners whose airframes have a lot of life left in them are looking at the many options for upgrading their old avionics panels. Most of the time that makes more sense than going out […]
Buying avionics: The questions you should ask before you write that check
You’ve finally made the decision to add to, or upgrade, your avionics. You’re excited about the possibilities and you’re ready to get the project underway. The best thing to do at this point? Stop and ask yourself some critical questions. That’s the advice of avionics professionals around the country, who list just a few of […]
All in the family: The third generation of the Middlebrook family takes Penn Yan to new heights
For many pilots, the names Middlebrook and Penn Yan Aero are synonymous with aviation. The Middlebrook family has owned and operated the engine maintenance facility in Penn Yan, New York, for three generations. “It really began with Harold ‘Eagle’ Middlebrook in the 1930s,” says Patricia Middlebrook, who is part of the second generation and mother […]