The ground below hosted a thousand shades of green, and the previous day’s rain had washed away Atlanta’s yellow peril from the sky, leaving the air fresh and clear. The day was a welcome gift and I chose to ignore the responsibilities and obligations that clawed away at my time. Climb out was smooth and […]
When does your medical run out?
It’s a question that even AMEs have a hard time deciding: Exactly when does a medical run out? Here’s the scenario: You’re a 43-year-old private pilot who needs to renew your Third Class medical. You received your last medical June 15, 2003, and it expires at midnight on June 30, 2005. You go see your […]
Attempt to beat thunderstorms proves fatal
These May 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: Lancair. Location: Allendale, S.C. Injuries: 4 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot received several preflight briefings through the use of the […]
Arnoni Aviation expands landing gear and accessory shops
Arnoni Aviation Ltd. has expanded its landing gear and accessory shops by moving them to a 25,000-square-foot facility adjacent to George Bush International Airport in Houston. The new location includes more than 10,000 square feet of environmentally controlled shop space for the company, which is dedicated to the manufacture, overhaul and repair of components for […]
Power Flow’s Short Stack now available for Piper PA-28 and Grumman owners
Response from Cessna 172 and 177 owners to the new short stack exhaust pipe was so enthusiastic that Power Flow has added the option for PA-28 and Grumman AA5 owners. The new short stack is designed to significantly diminish the profile and weight of the original exhaust duct, which is sold as standard equipment on […]
Corporate Jets Inc. in Scottsdale opens new flight crew lounge
Corporate Jets Inc., an FBO at the Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) in Arizona, has opened a new flight crew lounge. The new space spans more than 3,000 square feet and features an array of luxury amenities, like three separate seating areas complete with wall-mounted plasma television screens. Crewmembers have access to full kitchen facilities, private bathrooms […]
Burlington Aviation achieves FAA repair station certification
The FAA has certified Burlington Aviation’s Maintenance Facility under FAR Part 145. Burlington Aviation is an authorized Cessna Pilot Center and full service FBO providing flight training, fueling, maintenance, hangar space, and pilot services and supplies at Burlington Alamance Regional Airport in Burlington, N.C. For more information: 336-227-1278.
New ebook supplements flight training books
Students and new pilots looking for information beyond what their flight instructors had time to teach them during the hectic flight training period will find it in a new ebook, “What Your Flight Instructor Didn’t Tell You.” Gary Wiblin, a veteran flight instructor and charter pilot, shares the mistakes he has seen student and licensed […]
New power converter available
QC Avionix has just debuted a 24-volt to 12-volt power converter for aircraft cockpits. The QCAvionix Power Converter converts 22-30 volts D.C. power from an aircraft accessory plug to 13.5 volts D.C. for powering 12-14 volt devices. The electronic switching regulator dissipates minimal power while continuously delivering up to 10 amps at 13.5 volts. The […]