After Jimmy Doolittle made the first flight solely by reference to instruments, the Doolittles celebrated by throwing a dinner party. Ever the gracious hostess, Josephine Doolittle asked the guests to help commemorate the event by signing the white linen tablecloth. She then embroidered the names in black thread. Among the guests who signed the tablecloth […]
ATC: A potentially explosive problem
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Not since 1981, when the air traffic controllers struck the FAA and then-President Ronald Reagan ordered them fired and replaced, has the air traffic control situation been as potentially explosive as it is now. After nine months of bitter contract negotiations, by law the mess went to the Congress, which had 60 […]
Diesel engines and GA: A good combination?
QUESTION: What is the state of art and the development of diesel engines for GA? Why is it better to put a diesel engine on a GA aircraft than a conventional one? Alex Rougier Turin, Italy ANSWER: In the last issue, we started our discussion of this topic (Why is it better to put a […]
Ethanol’s lower energy content another problem for aviation
A few issues back I discussed possible fuel handling problems with a proposed ethanol aviation fuel. In this column I would like to discuss energy content. A few issues back I discussed possible fuel handling problems with a proposed ethanol aviation fuel. In this column I would like to discuss energy content. In Dr. Dennis […]
Bad preflight blamed in fatal crash
The pilot’s failure to verify security of the left engine cowling and its subsequent separation in-flight and collision with the vertical stabilizer, resulting in the loss of aircraft control.
New bit and screw holder prevents dropped screws
FELO introduces a new bit holder that holds standard 1/4″ shank bits and the screw securely in place. The tool uses two rare earth magnets — one holds the bit in place, the other holds the fastener securely. Named Allstar, the bit holder is available individually or packaged with an assortment of popular bits. All […]
Elliott Aviation receives STCs for panel upgrade for the Citation 501/551
Elliott Aviation has received FAA STC approval on a flat panel “Elite Series” cockpit upgrade for the Citation 501/551 series aircraft and has applied for FAA approval on the 550/S550/560 series aircraft. The Citation 501/551 is the third airframe for which Elliott Aviation holds STCs for its Elite Series flat panel installation. Previously, Elliott earned STCs […]
Duncan Aviation installsand certifies first EVS-1000System in a Falcon 2000
Duncan Aviation, an authorized Max-Viz dealer, recently completed and certified the installation of the Max-Viz EVS-1000 Enhanced Vision Infrared system in a Dassault Falcon 2000. The Duncan Aviation installations and engineering teams worked closely with the FAA to develop the STC for the first-time installation of this system for display on dedicated, high-resolution, panel-mounted LCD […]
Landmark Aviation acquires Scottsdale FBO
Landmark Aviation has acquired Corporate Jets Inc., of Scottsdale, Ariz., a full service business aviation FBO and aircraft maintenance, sales and charter operation at the Scottsdale Airport (SDL). Scottsdale will be a base for a Landmark Mobile Service Team of technicians, available 24/7 to travel to aircraft requiring repairs and providing on-site service. Aircraft under […]