WASHINGTON, D.C. — The airline industry has a plan spelled out indicating what it wants for the skies over the United States. It’s called “”Smart Skies — Airspace Reform Concepts.”” While at first reading it all might sound logical, closer scrutiny reveals a desire to establish an airline dominated system. First on the list from […]
Where can airplane designers find info onengines?
Where can I obtain CAD information for Continental and Lycoming engines to use in a preliminary airplane design? In addition to the dimensions of the engines and very specific positions and angles for mounting and accessories, I’d like to have weight, C.G., etc. I’d also like to have some information on rpm ranges and vibration […]
Where is the best grounding point n an airplane?
“”Your article on grounding the airplane prior to fueling was informative on why we ground the plane,”” wrote Ken Kellogg after he read my June 9 column, “”Grounded: What’s the proper way to ground during refueling?”” “”Your article on grounding the airplane prior to fueling was informative on why we ground the plane,”” wrote Ken […]
Symphony 160: The next generation trainer
You’ve always been interested in aviation, so you go to the local airport to shop for flying lessons. Your uncle, who learned to fly years ago, told you to train in a two-place, high-wing, tricycle gear aircraft. You have no idea what that means, but tell the first flight instructor you meet that you want […]
Negative G maneuver leads to fuel starvation
The decision to perform a negative G maneuver, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Power Flow ships 2,000th tuned exhaust system
Daytona Beach-based Power Flow has passed the 2,000 mark in shipping tuned exhaust systems. Number 2,000 went out to Kevin Hankins in Texas, who purchased it as part of an upgrade for his Grumman Traveler. The Power Flow installation, which can be applied to a wide range of single engine aircraft, provides a number of […]
New Laminar Flow Speed Pants make a difference
FAA-approved Laminar Flow Speed Pants will add up to 10.5 mph over bare wheels and up to 8 mph over stock wheel pants for all Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aircraft models, say officials at Laminar Flow Systems. At 10 pounds, these second generation Speed Pants are lighter and up to five times stronger than conventional […]
HPower appointed exclusive U.S. importer of Neuform Props
HPower, Ltd., known for its import, sale, and service of HKS four-stroke light aircraft engines, has become the exclusive United States importer of Germany’s Neuform composite propeller line. “These props offer high performance, low fuel consumption, and are very quiet,” said Tom Peghiny, HPower president. “They also work well with our HKS engines and are […]
Montgomery Aviation (TYQ) renovation complete
Montgomery Aviation at Indianapolis Executive Airport (TYQ), 14 miles north of the Indiana capitol, now boasts an all-weather arrival/departure canopy. The new canopy, 33 feet high and 100 feet wide, provides shelter from inclement weather for corporate jets of all sizes, their passengers, and crew. Montgomery’s latest $2 million construction project also features a new […]