The IMC Club and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) have inaugurated a new skill-building center at AirVenture 2014. The IFR Proficiency Center will be a hub for instrument pilots and will feature Tech Talks, IMC Club chapter meetings, and eight Redbird flight simulators on which pilots can gauge their instrument proficiency by flying various approach scenarios. […]
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Just Aircraft plans Just Plane Fun Days
WALHALLA, S.C. — Just Aircraft will sponsor Just Plane Fun Days Aug. 29 through Aug. 31 (Labor Day weekend) at Brass Town Airport, near Brass Town, North Carolina. Open to anyone and free of charge, the event appeals largely to people who own one of the Just Aircraft models. It is expected that Highlanders and new SuperSTOLs will […]
Thunderbirds highlight AirVenture airshows
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The schedule is now set for the historic first-ever full show by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, with performances set for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 1-3. These performances are part of the daily afternoon airshows at Oshkosh on each of those days. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 62nd annual […]
Twin Commander offers summer special on windshield replacement
CREEDMOOR, N.C. — Twin Commander Aircraft is having a summer special on new windshields — a $5,500 instant rebate off the retail price. The special promotion is for Twin Commander windshield parts numbers 360043-13SS and 360043-14SS. Eligibility for the instant rebate requires a logbook entry showing installation of the windshield(s) within 30 days of a July or August […]
Open canopy leads to loss of control
Aircraft: Evektor Sportstar Injuries: None. Location: Lancaster, Pa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, as the airplane lifted off, the canopy opened. He simultaneously attempted to close the canopy while attempting to fly the airplane, but lost control of the airplane. The Sportstar landed hard on the runway. Probable cause: The pilot’s attempt to secure […]
Grease is the word
Whenever I give talks I usually put in a few slides about grease. In discussions on this topic, questions mainly fall into three areas. The first is why is it so critical to use only the grease that is approved for a certain application. A lot of people think grease is grease, so they should […]
Pilots asked to comment on Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate General Aviation Caucus and certified flight instructor with more than 11,000 hours, has released the outline for the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 (PBOR2) and is asking the aviation community to submit comments for the final Senate legislation. “The first Pilot’s Bill of Rights […]
Beringer introduces new 4-inch main wheel and brake
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has introduced its new 4-inch main wheel and brake for light aircraft. Cut from solid aluminum billet on precision CNC machinery, they carry Beringer’s signature bright red anodized finish. The single-piston hydraulic caliper provides smooth, powerful braking on its floating disc, according to company officials. Maintenance is reduced through the incorporation of sealed ball […]
FltPlan completes rapid decompression testing for Android tablets
FltPlan has conducted rapid decompression testing for Android tablets at National Technical Systems (NTS) in Boxborough, Mass. To use an electronic device as a replacement for paper charts in the cockpit, Part 135 and 121 operators must receive formal approval from the FAA. This testing is one component of the approval process detailed in the […]