I was glad to see someone appreciates a great airplane (Rare Norseman makes its airshow debut, Jan. 5 issue). As I remember it was designed by Robert Noorduyn, who had been a design engineer for Bellanca. I have seen one in the Canadian Museum at Ottawa and at the Bush Flying Museum in Sault St. […]
Bob Hoover celebrates 85th birthday
Bob Hoover turned 85 on Jan. 24. He has been called a “living legend,” “a magician in the cockpit” — even “the greatest stick-and-rudder pilot who ever lived.” Hoover may actually deserve all that fulsome praise, for his has been a life of doing wonderful, almost magical things with airplanes, not only thrilling a great […]
Bush budget opens ‘Padora’s box’: As predicted, userfees and higher fuel taxes part of plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American airline industry is closer to getting what it wants — user fees for general aviation — now that President Bush’s budget officially calls for taxes and fees on users of air traffic control facilities, instead of the ticket tax on passengers and a fuel tax on general aviation. In the […]
Can I install a constant-speed prop on my engine?
I have a Lycoming O-360-A3A in my Cherokee. According to the Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS), this engine is similar to an -A1A, except without provisions for a constant speed prop. Nevertheless, it is equipped with a hollow crankshaft, and there is a pad on the accessory case for a prop governor. A friend told […]
Multi-grade vs. single-grade oils: the debate continues
n recent months I have had several conversations with the people at Precision Engines in Everett, Wash., about the use of multi-grade oils in large radial engines. n recent months I have had several conversations with the people at Precision Engines in Everett, Wash., about the use of multi-grade oils in large radial engines. Multi-grade […]
February 2005 Accident Reports
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Cold weather training program unveiled for Cessna Caravan
Cessna Caravan pilots now have a detailed cold-weather training program they can use to enhance their understanding of how the airplane handles winter weather. The new program is a direct result of a months-long joint effort involving the Cessna Aircraft Co., the FAA and the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA). In response to operating […]
FAA gives aproval to Shadin Avionics’ RSVM upgrade for Citations
Shadin Avionics has received FAA approval for the RVSM ADC 6000 software upgrade that provides ARINC 429 data to the Chelton Flight System’s Synthetic Vision EFIS. This installation is currently flying on the Citation 500 series aircraft. Shadin Avionics’ RVSM-capable ADC 6000 Airdata system for the Cessna Citation offers a simple and economical path to […]
Premier/ West Star acquires Jet Aviation’s MRO services at Love Field
Premier/West Star has acquired Jet Aviation’s Dallas MRO services. Located at Love Field Airport (KDAL), Jet Aviation’s Dallas location is a full service FBO offering heavy aircraft maintenance, light repairs, avionics installations and support, electrical installations, and sheet metal repair work. Premier/West Star will now provide aircraft maintenance services at this location. Jet Aviation will […]