Twin Commander Aircraft has developed a kit that ensures good results in an area that can be difficult to protect from pressurization leaks — the rudder-pedal horns. Leaks in the boots that enclose the rudder-pedal horns can result in noticeable loss of pressure differential, which means a higher cabin altitude at cruise, company officials explain. […]
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Jared Calvert continues 48-state Cub flight
After flying a stock Piper Cub to 32 eastern states over the last few months, 25-year-old Texas pilot Jared Calvert is headed west to complete his 48-state journey. The trip started in a Cub Jared restored and named “Barn Cub.” The flight suffered a major setback this summer after “Barn Cub” was destroyed soon after takeoff […]
Four more airports offer mogas
News reached your bloggers in recent days of four more airports that now offer lead-free, ethanol-free mogas: Hendricks County Airport – Gordon Graham Field (2R2), Indianapolis, IN Mifflintown Airport (P34), Mifflintown, PA Clarke County Airport (23M), Quitman, MS Putnam County Airport (4I7), Greencastle, IN You’ll find a complete list of airports offering mogas as well […]
STOL CH 750 offered as factory-assembled LSA
The STOL CH 750, is now available as a factory-assembled LSA aircraft from Tenn-Air (931-680-2800). Pete Krotje (who heads Jabiru USA) announced at EAA AirVenture that Tennessee Aircraft Development, LLC (Tenn-Air) has licensed the design rights from Zenair to produce the all-metal high-wing CH 750 as a factory-assembled Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). The aircraft is being powered […]
Flying before driving for two students
Riverside, CA – Most high school students cannot wait to get a driver’s license. That was not the case with Jonathan Deming and Tyler Howell, students at the Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy. They opted to get their pilot’s licenses first. Both are now private pilots. They were able to start taking flying lessons before they […]
US Aviation now Cessna service facility
Denton, TX – US Aviation, located at the Denton Airport (KDTO), has been appointed by Cessna Aircraft as an Authorized Customer Service and Support Facility. “We are one of the largest Cessna Aircraft repair facilities in the southwest, and it is great to represent Cessna as an Authorized Service Facility,” said Scott Severen, Director of Business […]
ATP launches online store
Brisbane, Calif. — ATP has launched a new online store to ease purchase and access to its library subscriptions. The new ATP Online Store integrates with ATP’s Aviation Hub online, cloud-based service which provides subscribers immediate online access to ATP’s selection of technical and regulatory publications. For the first time, ATP subscribers can browse over 1,100 maintenance libraries from over 50 manufacturers […]
Bonjour… Cirrus
Cassidian Aviation Training Services (CATS) has selected Cirrus SR20s and SR22s for training France’s Air Force and Navy pilots. A fleet of 13 SR20s will train pilots at the French air force base of Salon de Provence. An additional fleet of seven SR22s will be dedicated to training flights of navigating officers arm systems (NOSA) and liaison […]
GAMA adds Flight Design and Sandel Avionics to membership
Flight Design and Sandel Avionics have joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). GAMA now has 78 member companies worldwide.