Montana pilots can support general aviation — and a local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association — by choosing a new vanity plate the next time they renew their car tags. EAA Chapter 517 in Missoula is working with the state to offer the aviation-inspired license plate. Chapter President Steve Rossiter credits newsletter editor Frank […]
Fair is fair? FAA, airlines continue blitz for user fees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) held its annual conference and exposition here earlier this month and, as with most aviation meetings now, one of the hottest sessions concerned funding for the FAA. A panel discussion brought out the usual airline pitch of fairness. This hackneyed point was touted by Sharon Pinkerton, […]
What oil is best for winter?
A few issues back, I wrote about what steps to take to winterize your aircraft (A chill is in the air: What does that mean for aircraft owners? Oct. 6 issue). Since that time several people have asked me the age-old question, “”what oil should I use in the winter to best protect my aircraft?”” […]
Premature parachute deployment leads to loss of aircraft control
Aircraft control not possible by the pilot following a premature deployment of a parachute as a parachutist exited the jump airplane during cruise flight.
Sennheiser debuts new headset
Sennheiser has just unveiled a new lightweight, lower-cost headset. The HME 43-K, which costs $235, weighs just 3.35 ounces. Padding in the extra large ear pads and the adjustable headband make for a safe and comfortable fit, company officials say. The noise-compensated condenser microphone can be worn on the left or on the right and […]
Earn AVTRIP points at Hangar63.com
Pilots can earn additional AVTRIP points by purchasing pilot and aviation merchandise at Hangar63.com, an online store that carries an extensive inventory of items from Jeppesen, Garmin, Bose, Telex, Motion Computing, ASA, as well as a variety of pilot supplies, training aids, cockpit accessories, apparel, safety products, children’s items and gifts. AVTRIP members just need […]
Power Flow Systems offers tuned exhaust kit for Diamond DA-40s
Power Flow Systems, Inc., has earned FAA STC approval allowing owners of Diamond DA-40 Aircraft to retrofit their Lycoming engines with a high performance tuned exhaust system. The system is only available for those models with the MT Propeller. Certification work is in progress for Diamonds with Hartzell propellers. Power Flow’s Tuned Exhaust System can […]
New goggles fit right over your prescription glasses
Uvex has launched its new Uvex Strategy Goggle, which fits over most prescription eyewear, providing protection in the harshest environments. The goggle’s lightweight body is composed of soft, flexible thermopoly elastomer that conforms to the face, unlike other products that use rigid polyvinyl chloride. Four models are available to suit a variety of working conditions, […]
Pilot Journey offers new employment service
A new aviation employment website is available at PilotJourney.com where employers and job seekers can post job notices and resumes at no charge. While the new service was requested by some of Pilot Journey’s flight school customers as a means to advertise openings for flight instructors and other school personnel, it will list openings in […]