Excellent observations! (The mysterious weight problem, Headwinds, August 2005). My PA 30B has become unmanageable over the last 25 years and now I know why! Mike Coligny via email
Mind, body and soul
Today, I turned 43. In honor of this occasion I want to do two things that are totally for me. First, I want to jog three miles. While this may not seem like much fun, those moments spent pounding the pavement are some of the few times that I can gather my thoughts, and my […]
Czeching out the Allegro 2000
The Allegro 2000 is no Johnny-come lately, except in the U.S. Certified by the FAA in May as a Special-Light Sport Aircraft, the Allegro 2000 has been flying for about 12 years and can be found in 16 countries. So far, about 1,200 have been delivered. Built by Fantasy Air in Pisek, Czech Republic, you […]
Floatplane destroyed during attempt to outrun hurricane
These September 2003 Accident Reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Maule MX-7-235. Location: Greenville, Fla. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was to reposition the float-equipped airplane […]
Print getting too small? Safety eyewear with reading magnifiers now available
Uvex has added a selection of reading magnifiers to its line of FitLogic Safety Eyewear, ideal for workers who require magnification for fine detail work, reading or inspection. With an aging workforce, more safety directors are finding the need to add safety eyewear with reading magnifiers to their offering. Individual bifocal readers are molded onto […]
LightSpeed launches the Mach I headset
LightSpeed Aviation has released its newest headset: Mach 1. The Mach 1 is In-The-Ear communication technology combined with up to 40dB of passive hearing protection. Packaged in a silver metallic case, the magnesium alloy headset with a gooseneck boom and noise canceling electret mic weighs in at under one ounce. Specially designed ear plugs block […]
Lincoln unleashes more power with its new generator/welder units
Lincoln Electric’s new Power Arc 5500 generator/welder generates 5,500 watts of surge AC generator power and 125 amps of AC welding amperage. Two tools in one, the Power Arc can handle many common AC power needs during a power outage, as well handle AC welding for a wide variety of maintenance, construction and repair projects. […]
Virtual flight instructor teaches instrument procedures
ELITE Simulation Solutions introduces its Virtual Flight Instructor – Instrument (VFII) software package. The VFII is a stand-alone, scenario-based IFR instruction and evaluation program that uses a virtual CFII to guide pilots through a progression of flight lessons centered on the requirements found in the FAA’s Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards guide. Each lesson is […]
Rescue Tape debuts at OSH
Harbor Products’ new self-fusing silicone tape, called Rescue Tape, made its debut at AirVenture 2005. Rescue Tape may seem familiar to mechanics as its predecessors, known as “F-4 Tape,” have been used in aviation for years. The new version contains a custom-blended silicone compound that fuses rapidly and permanently. The tape has more strength and […]