Any time history is changed, lost or forgotten, I believe it is a big deal. Would Mr. Olson also have us forget World War II or Vietnam? The Civil War was not about slavery Mr. Olson. True it was one of the major issues, but the war was really about individual freedom to choose as […]
To save the South
Rollin Olson’s sad comments in his Letter to the Editor in the April issue are further evidence of how maligned the South of yesterday and today remains (A good idea). No, the South is not “all about slavery,” as even the most superficial knowledge of U.S. history tells us. I am not referring to revisionist […]
Lucky — Nope, make that blessed
I’m not one to whine. Well maybe I am, but this year has been challenging for us, to say the least. Several of our family members have decided that the Pearly Gates hold more appeal than this rat race on Earth. They packed up and left in about two week intervals, so I can honestly […]
Get your medical back after a heart attack
In January, a 66-year-old airline transport rated pilot went to the ER for chest pain. He was evaluated for a myocardial infarction (heart attack). The enzymes that we do when people enter the ER were negative for heart damage and his EKG was within normal range. However, his chest pain persisted. He stayed overnight in […]
Takeoff in thunderstorm kills two
These June 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: Citabria. Location: Dover, Tenn. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed What reportedly happened: Several people watched the airplane take off during a thunderstorm. One […]
Aerox receives PMA to sell its built-in oxygen system
The FAA has issued a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems, Inc. to sell its built-in oxygen system components as replacements for installation in the Cirrus SR22. Aerox, original holder of an STC for built-in oxygen systems in Cirrus SR22s, meets all FAA requirements to produce and sell these oxygen system components. […]
Cessna grants ATP reseller rights to maintenance publications
Cessna Aircraft Co. has extended reseller rights to Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) for the digital Cessna Aircraft Propeller Aircraft maintenance publications library. ATP will integrate the Cessna Propeller Aircraft CD-ROMs and DVDs into more than 40 different ATP libraries, offering customers access to Cessna digital information. These ATP libraries include airframe-only and airframe and engine […]
New IFR training glasses available
Over the years, instrument students and their instructors have used a variety of devices to create simulated instrument conditions. Instant IFR Training Glasses are the newest incarnation. The Instant IFR lenses are frosted to simulate actual IFR conditions for instrument training. The precision frosting and wraparound design helps prevent cheating. Instant IFR Training Glasses have […]
Chelton Flight Systems receives STC for installing EFIS in Bell 204/205
The FAA has granted STC approval for installing Chelton FlightLogic synthetic vision EFIS systems in the Bell 204/205. The systems feature the Chelton primary flight display with forward-looking synthetic vision, a multifunction moving map display, GPS WAAS, full FMS, helicopter TAWS, air data computer with fuel totalizer, solid-state strap-down AHRS, master caution voice warning system, […]