WASHINGTON, D.C. — Before taking a recess to campaign for reelection, Congress took time to move on several issues important to general aviation. The Senate confirmed Mary Peters as Secretary of Transportation. In past transportation positions she has declared a need for new financing methods, i.e., user fees. Peters replaces the well-respected Norman Mineta, who […]
What STCs are available for my engine?
Can you give me an idea of what STCs are available to convert an O-320-E3D from 150 to 160 hp? David Austin Ponder, Texas David, I suggest you go to the following website to do your research: Airweb.FAA.gov/STC. Once there you’ll be offered several options to locate the information you’re looking for. When looking for […]
VFR into IMC fatal for two
The pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning and decision making which led to VFR flight into IMC and loss of aircraft control.
PCA2000 AircraftDesign Softwarenow available
Software developer OAD has released the English version of PCA2000, a software package for aircraft design and analysis. In addition to a dedicated software package for conceptual and preliminary design of light aircraft, PCA2000 also incorporates extensive and detailed databases of existing aircraft, engines and airfoils. Optional modules are available. For example, to analyze an […]
Grumman F-14 Tomcat: “Bye-Bye Baby”
The F-14 Tomcat will be retired from service, with a final farewell this month. A new book, “Grumman F-14 Tomcat, Bye-Bye Baby!” celebrates the plane, with photos of the F-14, along with quotes from the “Tomcatters” who knew it best. Compiled by Dave Parsons, George Hall and Bob Lawson, the book is available in bookstores […]
Million Air Fayetteville unveils newly renovated FBO
After several months of renovations, officials at Million Air Fayetteville in Arkansas hosted a grand reopening celebration to unveil the newly upgraded FBO at Fayetteville Municipal Drake Field. Renovations include a new, state-of-the-art theater room, a snooze room, commercial catering refrigerator and business office remodeling. The $340,000 renovation project, which took eight months to complete, […]
New DVD focuses on takeoffs and landings
The newest video from Sporty’s, “Takeoffs and Landings,” explores the different types of takeoffs and landings, as well as a comprehensive review of the basics, plus some tips and tricks for consistently smooth operations. The DVD also covers crosswind techniques, slips, crabs, no-flap landings, emergencies and recoveries from not-so-perfect landings. Price: $29.95. For more information: […]
Weldcraft unveils world’s smallest TIG torch
To improve TIG welding performance on precision applications and limited-access joints, Weldcraft introduces its patented WP-50 air-cooled torch — the smallest TIG torch on the market. The WP-50 is rated at 60% duty cycle up to 50 amps and offers pen-like control in tight quarters and on paper-thin material. Applications for the WP-50 include precision […]
New Hobo Pendant G records “gee!” forces
Onset Computer Corp. recently unveiled the Hobo Pendant G Logger, an easy-to-use data logger for measuring and recording tilt, orientation, activity and motion. Roughly half the size of an iPod Shuffle, the Hobo Pendant G makes it easy and fun to record data in any environment, from G forces in an airplane or roller coaster […]