Part of the concern over the use of auto gas in aircraft is procedures used to handle the fuel.
Good for the heart
There’s good news for pilots with heart conditions. The FAA recently announced that aviation medical examiners (AMEs) will be able to renew third class medical certificates issued under authorizations for nine heart conditions — myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary artery bypass, angioplasty, stent placement, tissue and mechanical valves replacements, atherectomy (removing plaque from an artery), […]
Italian Powerhouse – Tecnam’s P96 shows its colors as a ‘sporty’ plane
The newly appointed national representatives for Italy’s Tecnam are deeply experienced general aviation folks. The original national distributor, still very much involved, comes from an entire family of airline pilots. So why are these experienced aviators — who have a combined 150 years of aviation experience — messing around with Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)? The […]
Two die when faulty muffler leaks carbon monoxide into cockpit
The failure of the muffler, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin, rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with water.
Thielert to hold maintenance training seminars
In anticipation of the first U.S. customer deliveries of the Centurion 1.7 jet fuel/diesel piston engine powered Diamond DA42-TDI Twin Star aircraft, Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH will hold a series of monthly maintenance training seminars. The seminars will be held at Superior Air Parts Engine Build Center in Dallas. The seminar will give Diamond Aircraft […]
PilotJourney.com adds new features
Pilot Journey has published a directory of more than 2,000 flight schools on its website at PilotJourney.com. Also new are forums, which are monitored by pilots and participating flight schools, to answer questions about training from current and prospective pilots. Starting this month, the website will introduce a $99 flight certificate that can be used […]
Sportsplanes.com adds new Florida location
Sportsplanes.com has established a new Sport Aircraft Regional Center (SARC) designed to service central and northern Florida. Darrell Hamilton established his center in Tarpon Springs by purchasing a Breezer aircraft, which will be used for flight training and demo flights. The SARC is expected to establish a number of aircraft sales/maintenance centers and flight training operations […]
New flight timer created by pilots
Leave it to a bunch of pilots to create a pilot-friendly timer for the cockpit. The Flight Timer available from Sporty’s Pilot Shop was created for both VFR and IFR operations. The unit is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet is backlit and has large numbers for ease in viewing. […]
Yingling Aviation revives aircraft sales business
Yingling Aviation, a Cessna Customer Care Center that is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, is again selling airplanes after a 15-year hiatus. Jerry Pickett, director of sales and marketing, has revived the sales department, which closed in 1991 during a lean period for the industry when no new single and multi-piston/turbine engine aircraft were […]