BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms has received FAA/PMA approval for Cessna replacement axles made entirely of titanium. This is a result of a collaborative effort between Airforms and the Landing Gear Works, producers of titanium Cessna landing gear. The owners of both companies are old friends who have had some good flying adventures together in the past, company […]
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Cirrus pilot crashes in crosswind
The pilot was attempting to land the Cirrus SR20 on the runway in Brunswick, Ga. He reported that, during the approach to the runway, he listened to the automatic terminal information service, which noted that the wind was from 270° at 16 knots and gusting to 26 knots. He chose to continue the approach and, […]
Picture of the day: Winging her way to the Magic Kingdom
Bosco Wilson sent in this photo, aptly titled, “Alyssa’s first trip to Disney.” Hope she wakes up in time to enjoy the park!
FAA withdraws ATD rule
The FAA has withdrawn a change to a rule that would have permitted a wider use of aviation training devices for instrument flight training in the U.S. — because the rule received two adverse comments. Published on Dec. 3, 2014, the rule would have let pilots credit up to 20 hours of instrument time in an Advanced […]
Cirrus reports 2014 deliveries drive strongest performance in six years
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft reports that new aircraft shipments in 2014 were the best company performance since 2008, with the Cirrus SR22 maintaining its position as the best-selling airplane in its segment for the 12th year in a row. New deliveries for 2014 totaled 308, a 12% increase over 2013. Cirrus Aircraft has now delivered more […]
Efforts underway to return Eisenhower’s ‘Columbine II’ to the air
A Bridgewater, Virginia, company is exploring the possibility of returning President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “Columbine II” to the air. The 1948 USAF Lockheed C-121A Constellation — the first presidential aircraft to be called “Air Force One” — is presently languishing in the Arizona desert. Dynamic Aviation, which offers a variety of aviation services to government and commercial […]
NavWorx unveils ADS-B solution for experimentals and LSAs
NavWorx has introduced its ADS600-EXP Universal Access Transceiver (UAT), an ADS-B technology solution for Experimental and Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) aircraft owners, which performs to the requirements of the FAA’s ADS-B rule. The ADS600-EXP meets the mandatory performance requirements of TSO-C154c for aircraft operating in the U.S, and transmits SDA=2 and SIL=2. The new product is based on the […]
AV8 MRO acquires Hawker landing gear inventory
HOUSTON, Texas — AV8 MRO recently acquired a multimillion-dollar inventory of Hawker landing gear and parts, increasing their parts inventory and bringing the number of complete ship sets of landing gear for all series to 13. AV8 MRO will acquire Duncan Aviation’s Hawker landing gear inventory and provide landing gear exchange and overhaul options to Duncan […]
Super Cub ground loops
The pilot was attempting to land the Piper Super Cub at Worland, Wyo. During the landing roll he ground looped, causing structural damage to the left wing. The NTSB determined the probable cause was the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.. NTSB Identification: WPR13CA114 This February 2013 accident report is provided by the […]