The Piper pilot’s improper decision to continue a landing on an occupied runway, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the departing Cessna. Factors related to the accident were the departing Cessna pilot’s inattentive radio communications and the obscured visibility of the traffic pattern from the air and ground by trees located at the departure end of the runway.
Aerox adds European model to line of regulators
Aerox has added a 477 Din-9 European regulator to its line of oxygen tank regulators. The new regulator is specially engineered to fit European-threaded oxygen tanks. The 477 DIN-9 regulates the flow of oxygen out of a tank so that multiple people can use the oxygen. The 477 DIN-9 is available in a two and […]
Aviat introduces new Husky model
Aviat Aircraft has introduced its second new model variation of the popular Husky A-1B. Following completion of certification for the A-1B200, it has introduced the A-1B160, which utilizes a Lycoming O-320 engine that develops 160 horsepower. The A-1B160 features new, high performance, dynamically balanced ailerons (sans spades) and has the option of including extended flaps. […]
Sporty’s update instrument course
Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course on interactive DVD has been completely re-edited and digitally remastered with new content. This fast-paced course explains the latest changes in technology and regulations. The course will prepare you for all three of your tests: the written, oral and flight tests. In fact, every task within the Practical Test Standards (PTS) […]
PolyFiber and Randolph distributors’ paint tinting machines assure quick shipping and delivery
All of the distributors for Randolph and Poly Fiber paints now have tinting machines at their facilities, meaning any color can be created and shipped within 24 hours or picked up at outlet stores. This is substantially more efficient than having distributors turn to the factory to blend paint colors and then drop ship. Randolph […]
CAE SimuFlite to add two more simulators to Morristown training center
CAE’s new business aviation training center in Morristown, N.J., will initially house two full-flight simulators in addition to the Falcon 7X and the Falcon 900 EX/EASy and 2000 EX/EASy simulators already announced. The CAE-built Sikorsky S-76 helicopter simulator and Gulfstream IV full-flight simulator will be moved to Morristown from their current location in Dallas. The […]
Allegro 2000 becomes latest aircraft in LetsFly program
LetsFly.org and Fantasy Air USA have teamed to bring the Allegro 2000 to the LetsFly.org aviation cooperative. Pilots can own a share in an Allegro 2000 for an initial investment of $2,900. “The LetsFly program is revolutionizing general aviation,” said Doug Hempstead of Fantasy Air. “They have put together a program that is making aviation […]
Western Skyways opens new turbine engine shop
Western Skyways has taken off on a new venture — turbine engine maintenance and repair. The company bought the assets of ASL Turbine LLC (ASL), formerly of Rome, Ga., acquiring its entire inventory for the new shop. ASL tooled-up its own full-service turbine engine shop just three years ago, making the acquisition for Western Skyways […]
Jeppview Flitedeck version 3.2 makes it easier to acccess and manage digital charts
With the release of JeppView Version 3.0 in 2004, Jeppesen began offering customers a reengineered version of its electronic Airway Manual service that was first launched in 1996. JeppView 3.0 offers customers a complete digital chart solution for both ground and in-flight use that includes an airborne moving map component known as JeppView FliteDeck. The […]