I was struck by the degree of naiveté you exhibited by suggesting the possibility of a unitary group combining those whose interests are opposed to GA (restricting the meaning of GA to individual ownership of the aircraft). The airlines despise GA. The airlines are run by financiers, not by the pilots. And I am suspicious […]
NRA a poor model for GA
Your editorial in the February 2005 issue shows how far we’ve moved toward having a police state in this country (They don’t know us: Why security agencies fear GA and what we can do about it). If people think it’s reasonable that we need to get permission from the government to do anything, then we […]
Think it’s just a freckle? Maybe, but it could be cancer
In the course of examining airmen for FAA medical certificates, aeromedical examiners sometimes see skin lesions of various kinds. Most are inconsequential, but we sometimes find cancerous growths. Any time the word “cancer” comes up, it is a scary situation. The cancerous lesions we see most frequently are basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. […]
Plane crashes while attempting to catch a bank robber
These April 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: Cessna 150. Location: Trenton, Tenn. Injuries: 1 Serious. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, he was assisting the local police […]
Scare birds away for good
Bird-X’s newest product, BroadBand PRO, targets pest birds with an unrelenting combination of four different sound types: distress cries to indicate danger to pigeons, starlings, gulls and more; predator cries, like falcons and hawks, to add realism; general harassments for an all-bird defense; and ultrasonic waves to guard day and night. Its development is based […]
FAA issues STC for Chelton autopilot in Mooney aircraft
Chelton Aviation has received STC approval for installation of its digital AP-3C autopilot in Mooney models M20A-J. Follow-up approval is expected by the end of April for models K and above. The Chelton AP-3C autopilot consists of three components that have been designed to eliminate adjustment and minimize maintenance issues. Since the Chelton autopilot maintains […]
Elite offers Garmin GNS 430/530 GPS option on its training devices
ELITE Simulation Solutions now has a Garmin GNS 430/530 option for its line of aviation training devices (ATDs). The new Garmin installations utilize the actual 430/530 hardware devices. Either of these popular GPS units can be added to existing ATDs or ordered as an integrated option for Advanced ATD system purchases. For existing systems where […]
Bilsom upgrades radio earmuffs
Bilsom has upgraded its Radio and Electo radio earmuffs to include both AM and FM capability. The earmuffs feature an external switch to make it easy for users to select the desired frequency band, and the Electo model is available in both headband and cap-mounted versions. In addition to an AM/FM radio, the Electo model […]
Firewall Forward adds avionics
Known in the industry for more than 27 years as a piston aircraft engine rebuilder, Firewall Forward has added custom avionics restoration to its lineup. Avionics Specialists, LLC, led by Jerry Stooksbury, has taken residence at the Firewall Forward facility in Loveland, Colo. With more than 25 years of experience, Stooksbury will continue to build […]