Reader Edward Zeigler has some questions about pre-oilers. “”We see statements like “”70% of engine wear happens on start up.? So will a $3,000 pre-oiler pay for itself, and is it worth carrying around the extra weight of the system? Are there any scientific test results comparing engines with and without pre-oilers? And do the […]
Flight over friend’s riverside home ends tragically
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the water.
Commuter Air Technology acquires STCs
Oklahoma City-based Commuter Air Technology (CAT) has acquired the STCs previously held by Downtown Airpark. The STCs, relating to modification of various airframes, include the Cessna Caravan. The Cessna Caravan is a favorite platform for short duration missions and preferred by law enforcement and border security organizations around the world. The STCs acquired by CAT […]
Hobart Welding unveils new helmets
Hobart Welding Products introduces the new XTP Professional Series of auto-darkening welding helmets with two bold designs, The Patriot and the Red Rivet. Lightweight and designed for high performance, the XTP Series is perfect for the sensitive demands of low-amp TIG applications. The helmets darken in 1/16,000 of a second after arc start and feature […]
Aircraft Spruce adds more than 250 new products from 3M
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has signed a distributorship agreement with 3M, entitling it to offer all 3,000 products manufactured by 3M. Aircraft Spruce already stocks more than 250 3M products that can be utilized in various levels of aviation activity. Other items can be special ordered. The general categories include: abrasives, adhesives, automotive products, cleaners […]
AEA’s “Pilot’s Guide to Avionics” now available
The Aircraft Electronics Association’s 2006/2007 edition of the “Pilot’s Guide to Avionics” is now available at no charge to pilots, avionics technicians, AEA members and those in the aviation industry. The guide is a comprehensive buyer’s guide featuring 170 pages of the latest information on avionics for aircraft and offering a directory of certified avionics […]
Business Jet Center expands Oakland facility
Business Jet Center has added a new hangar to its Oakland International Airport (OAK) facility. The 42,000-square-foot structure, which more than doubles Business Jet Center’s current hangar space, adds capacity at an airport that is growing in popularity in the busy Northern California business aircraft corridor. The expansive hangar, which is the largest facility of […]
International Communications Group introduces new cordless phone system
International Communications Group (ICG) is upgrading its aircraft satcom offerings with a new ergonomic and cordless phone handset. The new cordless phones have been modified for compliance with requirements for fire retardency and emissions on aircraft. The installation includes a custom-designed cradle that provides charging current and latches the handset firmly in place, and a […]
Hartzell debuts second generation composite propeller
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has received FAA certification for its new ASC-II second generation Advanced Structural Composite propeller system. Hartzell’s ASC-II is the first FAA-certified advanced structural composite propeller developed specifically for the general aviation market. The ASC-II is an optimized design mated to a proprietary, Hartzell-developed manufacturing process. The result is an advanced structural composite […]