Today’s question comes from Verd Erickson, who asked “”Are there any synthetic oils available for aircraft engines?”” His letter was actually sent to Paul McBride, GAN’s engines expert, but ended up with me. Today’s question comes from Verd Erickson, who asked “”Are there any synthetic oils available for aircraft engines?”” His letter was actually sent […]
The Navy’s Curtiss Hawks
By PETER M. BOWERS. The first Curtiss Hawks for the U.S. Navy were nine F6C-1s, direct equivalents of the Army P-1s, and were delivered late in 1925. The designation meant a fighter model (F), the sixth ordered from Curtiss. The –1 identified the initial configuration. These were used mostly by the U.S. Marines from shore […]
German Precision: Remos G-3 is a top LSA entry
When the FAA awarded the first two Special Light Sport Aircraft Airworthiness Certificates at Sun ‘n Fun 2005, many — who had been waiting years — found cause for celebration. The award of the first two certificates to Evektor’s SportStar and Flight Design’s CT signaled the beginning of a very interesting race. One design competing […]
New Viasala Ceilometer CL31 for cloud height detection debuts
The Vaisala Ceilometer CL31 is a compact and lightweight instrument for the measurement of cloud base height and vertical visibility. It is able to detect up to three cloud layers simultaneously. The CL31 employs pulse diode laser (LIDAR) technology. Measurement range is from zero to 25,000 feet. The CL31 uses second-generation enhanced single lens technology, […]
Ranger Jet Center expands at ISM
Ranger Jet Center, at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida, is adding state-of-the-art corporate hangar facilities and an executive terminal. Ranger Jet Center is working to meet the increasing demand for aircraft storage in Central Florida with the addition of seven facilities comprising 166,000 square feet of hangar and office space. The hangars, which feature […]
Elliott Aviation receives STC for installation of Honeywell’s RAAS in Beechjet 400A
Elliott Aviation has received an STC to install Honeywell’s Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) in the Beechjet 400A. RAAS offers a safety enhancement to Honeywell’s Mark V Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) and can be added to existing or new installations, providing improved situational awareness to help prevent runway incursions. The system utilizes […]
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty becomes official sponsor of Phantom Racer
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, which was a part of the Phantom Air Racer from the beginning as a source of parts and materials, has become an official on-going sponsor of the new and radical biplane. Tom Abele, who was part of the original design team, flew the aircraft in the 2003 Reno Air Races after […]
And the winner is… Cessna 195
Sporty’s customers have spoken. Nearly 10,000 votes were cast in an online poll choosing the Cessna 195 as the airplane to adorn Sporty’s 2005 limited edition Crystal Christmas Ornament. This was the first year customers chose the featured aircraft. They showed they were traditionalists by choosing the Cessna 195 over the Cirrus SR22, the Spruce […]
Elite Aerospace now authorized service center for Hughes Treitler products
Elite Aerospace, Inc. in Miramar, Fla., has been named an authorized service center for Hughes Treitler heat transfer products from AMETEK Aerospace. For more information: 954-430-3005.