Think Global Flight, in partnership with Ardwin Freight, will soon depart from Burbank, Calif., for completion of its around the world flight in a Citation Mustang under Captain Judy Rice’s command. Second Officer will be Ardwin Freight president and owner, Edwin Sahakain. This effort was launched in a Cirrus SR20 donated by Guidance Aviation of […]
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Redbird sponsors MyGoFlight’s iPad EFB Challenge
Redbird Flight Simulations is now a sponsor of the MyGoFlight iPad Takes Flight! EFB Challenge Edition, a seminar and contest series challenging pilots to get the most out of their iPads and other tablet devices. This Challenge Edition series builds on the iPad Takes Flight! seminar series given by MyGoFlight, maker of iPad gear for […]
MyGoFlight introduces four new products for iPads in the cockpit at OSH
OSHKOSH — At AirVenture, MyGoFlight, maker of iPad and tablet gear for pilots, introduced four new products that “simplify and improve how pilots use their iPad or tablet in the cockpit of planes,” company officials said. “The iPad and tablet computer have become universally adopted by pilots of all types – general aviation, corporate, commercial and military,” […]
Eclipse names second European Gold Service Center
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) has expanded its international service center network for Eclipse 500 and Eclipse 550 twin-engine jets (pictured), adding General Enterprises as its second European Gold Service Center. General Enterprises will provide maintenance, inspections, parts and warranty support, as well as AOG services for Eclipse aircraft. Based at Groningen Airport Eelde (EHGG) in […]
NTSB heads to Oshkosh
National Transportation Safety Board Member Earl Weener (pictured) and NTSB senior aviation investigators will participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 28 -Aug. 3. During the week-long event, Weener and NTSB staff will conduct presentations on accident case studies and lessons learned and various safety issues, including […]
IAWA slates 26th anniversary conference in Seattle
The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a worldwide organization for women who hold leadership positions across the entire spectrum of the aviation and aerospace industry, will hold its 26th Annual Conference Oct. 15-17, 2014 in Seattle at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The meeting will include presentations and sessions featuring the foremost topics in aviation and aerospace and […]
Archer joins GAMA as director of engineering and airworthiness
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jonathan Archer, a 24-year aviation industry veteran, has joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness. Archer most recently provided key support for the FAA and the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) as an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton. His work included facilitating an FAA Aviation Certification Service (AIR) […]
Wet grass, no brakes bad combination
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 1 Serious,1 Minor. Location: Elkader, Iowa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, he approached the intended destination airport and descended from 5,500 feet to 2,000 feet MSL in order to remain clear of clouds. The airplane encountered light rain and reduced forward visibilities during the approach. The pilot lost sight […]
Ask Paul: Tips to troubleshoot high oil temps
I suggest you check the actual oil temperature in the engine oil sump using a laboratory type, glass bulb thermometer.