If there is one constant in life, it is that change is inevitable. In the aviation industry, this often manifests as people leave one job to take another. Or, as in the case of JoAnn and Sandy Hill from Longmont, Colo., it can take the form of retirement after what most would agree is a […]
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Polk State College receives degree program approval
The Florida State Board of Education has approved a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Sciences program of study for Polk State College. Program director Eric Crump said of the approval, “I’m incredibly proud.” Crump is quick to point to others when describing the success of gaining this important approval: “Our administration and support staff have […]
AOPA Foundation names ‘Giving Back’ grant recipients
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has unveiled its inaugural “Giving Back” grant recipients. The “Giving Back” program is designed to recognize good work being done through general aviation by non-profit organizations. The 10 recipients will each receive a $10,000 grant. The 10 grant recipients were chosen from more than 80 applicants and […]
Paragon Network expands
The Paragon Network has expanded its network of FBOs to 25 locations throughout North America, with the addition of Fontainebleau Aviation (KOPF) at Opa-Locka Executive Airport in Opa-Locka, Fla. Founded in 2011, Fontainebleau Aviation is a 20- minute drive from South Beach and downtown Miami. “We are proud to represent the Paragon Network in Miami,” Bobby Courtney, general […]
Dynon introduces Skyview 7.0
Dynon Avionics has released its latest addition to SkyView’s Navigation tool box: Geo-Referenced Approach/Departure Charts, Airport Diagrams, and enhancements to SkyView’s moving map. With these new features, Dynon is able to offer experimental and LSA pilots a “paperless” cockpit, company officials said. SkyView’s new charting capabilities allow pilots to quickly find and display the procedures […]
Walt Disney World to host RPM International Motorsports Expo
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Walt Disney World Resort will host the first RPM International Motorsports & Trade Expo, a celebration of motorsports and its achievements, off-road, aviation, aerospace, and high performance marine on Dec. 4-8, 2013. The five-day, “Marvel of Motors” will cross seven venues within 40 square miles of Walt Disney World Resort, beginning […]
MH Oxygen Systems produces FBO kit for pilots
Mountain High Equipment & Supply Company, which designs and produces portable and built-in Pulse-Demand oxygen systems, has introduced an FBO kit for FBOs and aviators to fill portable oxygen cylinders and aircraft built-in oxygen systems. Many FBOs have requested a complete, easy-to-use oxygen filling system with regulator and required attachments, according to company officials. That led them to […]
Inaccurate fuel gauges contribute to crash
Aircraft: Fairchild M-62A-3. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Waukegan, Illinois. Aircraft damage: What reportedly happened: The pilot checked the airplane’s fuel quantity using the fuel gauges but did not perform a visual inspection of the fuel tanks or top off the tanks. He selected the right fuel tank because its gauge indicated that it was 3/4 full. During the […]
What’s causing Mooney’s rough-running engine?
Q: I bought an older Mooney with a Lycoming IO-360 with Bendix fuel servo. The engine starts to run rough once the last 1/2 inch of throttle is given. An induction leak cannot be located. Would a faulty sniffle valve be to blame? Any other possibilities? JAMIE RICHARDS A: Jamie, with regard to your older […]