Hartzell Propeller has been awarded an STC for its Tanis Helicopter Preheat Systems for Airbus H135 helicopters. Approvals cover the United States and the European Union.
Aviation News
Flight into icing conditions ends in crash
The pilot’s continued flight into icing conditions in an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing, subsequent loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Inbound for an ice landing
Bev Weintraub submitted this photo and note: “John Parolin took this picture of my Piper Archer on short final at the Alton Bay Ice Runway (B18) in New Hampshire on Feb. 22, 2025.”
Common misconceptions about unleaded avgas
Why can’t general aviation switch over the unleaded gas as easily as the automobile industry did?
S.C. Breakfast Club returns to KMAO
Approximately 25 aircraft and more than 60 individuals turned out for the Feb. 23 pancake and sausage breakfast organized by KMAO Airport Director Charles Taylor and KMAO pilots and friends of the airport.
College builds custom flight simulator
With the success of its first custom-built flight simulator, college officials plan to build a full-motion platform and expand their fleet with a new full-motion simulator.
Jet Shades introduces shades for Cirrus aircraft
The new shades offer pilots and passengers enhanced comfort, safety, and protection from the sun’s harmful effects during flight, according to company officials.
Mechanic’s improper servicing of magneto leads to total loss of engine power
Probable Cause: Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magneto, which resulted in its accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Do it again Daddy!
Ben Cook submitted this photo and note: “My daughter Zena in our 1944 SNJ-4 over southwest Idaho. She LOVES going upside down! Taken from my GoPro mounted in the back cockpit.”