Cessna drew a lot of puzzled looks from visitors to their indoor display at AOPA Expo in Palm Springs last month because of the mock-up of the Next Generation Piston aircraft. The door to the cockpit was open and astute pilots noted that there was neither a yoke nor a stick inside. “How will it […]
Democratic control could bring change to user fee fight
WASHINGTON, D.C. — General aviation groups are cautiously optimistic about the changes in Congressional committee leaderships that will bring into power lawmakers who in the past have shown opposition to user fees. Democrats are expected to take a more negative view of changing how the FAA is funded, but reauthorization of the FAA is still […]
Where are the expert answers? Unhappy reader tired of being told to “”look it up””
I am having a hard time finding any usefulness in your column. People ask specific questions and you tell them to look it up. As a reader, I would like to see some sort of expert answer to their questions. Like the mag check, what is your opinion (What’s the best way to test a […]
How to ground a composite aircraft
“”How do you ground a composite aircraft during fueling?”” asks Russell Green. “”How do you ground a composite aircraft during fueling?”” asks Russell Green. When a non-conductive fuel like avgas is transferred from one vessel to another, it can build up an electrical charge. This electrical charge, or difference in electrical potential, needs to be […]
Poor situational awareness leads to CFIT
The pilot’s failure to select and maintain an adequate terrain avoidance cruising altitude. Contributing factors were the dark conditions, the rising mountainous terrain and the controller’s failure to issue a terrain-related safety alert.
Extra Aircraft namesSoutheast AeroNorth American dealer
Extra Aircraft has expanded the responsibilities of Southeast Aero to include sales and service of its 300 aerobatic line for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Since 1993, Southeast Aero has served as Extra Aircraft’s U.S. assembly and support center, and then became the U.S. Northeast and Eastern dealer. Based in St. Augustine, Florida, Southeast […]
Axis Jet launches new air charter division
Axis Jet has launched a new air charter division. The FAA approved Part 135 air carrier service is based at Sacramento Executive Airport in California. Axis Jet’s charter fleet includes a King Air 350, King Air 300 and King Air C90B. For more information: 916-391-5000
Elliott Aviation uses newtechnology to help owners”envision” new interiors
Elliott Aviation now offers a new technology—EnVision —that allows aircraft owners to “see” the completed interior of their aircraft before refurbishments or completions begin, saving time as well as money. Elliott Aviation has partnered with Infusion Design, a design firm in Bonner Springs, Kan., to adapt existing high-tech computer modeling capabilities to help customers visualize […]
Aircraft Spruce now carriesfull line of Tempest products
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty is now a factory authorized distributor for the full line of Tempest aviation products. Included are fuel pumps for Lycoming and TCM engines, replacement parts for Bendix and Slick magnetos, Cat’s Eyes cap flashlights, and new and overhauled vacuum pumps. The full line of Tempest products is in stock at both […]