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, […]
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 […]
Oregon Aircraft Design adds engine info to website
Oregon Aircraft Design LLC, which specializes in experimental and certified engines and propellers for small aircraft, has some new information available on its website. “There is so much misleading and wrong information out there, it really bothers me to see so many people being taken advantage of, so I decided to do something about it,” […]
Unison certifies Digital Generator Control Unit for new Cessna Mustang
Unison Industries has completed bench environmental and software certification of its Digital Generator Control Unit (DGCU) for the Citation Mustang. The DGCU is used to control the starter generator, which starts the engine and provides in-flight power for a variety of aircraft functions. Traditionally, GCUs have used analog technology and provided only basic control and […]
Door Engineering extends warranties
Door Engineering and Manufacturing stands behind its industrial, commercial and aviation door systems with its newly introduced, standard three-year warranty and optional five-year extended warranty. The three-year warranty includes one year of materials and labor and an additional two years of materials for the repair or replacement of products proven to be defective in material […]
Scimitar propeller conversion now STC’d for Cessna 310
Professional Pilots Inc. introduces its new generation, three-blade propeller option for the Cessna 310. STC approval has now been received for installation of composite “Scimitar” MT-Propellers on all IO-470 powered Cessna 310s. In addition to the increased performance from these propellers, the swept tip design significantly reduces cabin and fly-over noise levels, making cruise flight […]