Wipaire has received FAA approval for propeller pitch locks for the Cessna Caravan series. The pitch lock system is approved for Caravans with the 3-blade McCauley 3GFR34C703/106GA-0 propeller installed under Supplemental Type Certificates SP033376CH and SA03379CH. International certifications are expected to follow. “Pitch locks provide additional safety by improving the close-quartering control of a floatplane, […]
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Accelerated stall kills Piper pilot
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Anadarko, Okla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to a witness, the pilot’s first attempt to land resulted in the airplane bouncing. He did a go-around and entered the traffic pattern to land again. According to witnesses on the ground, when the airplane turned from the base leg to final, […]
MZero Aviation: A new kind of online ground school
You may know someone who attempted to do private pilot ground school online. The courses often consist of reading pages of material, followed by quizzes to see if you learned the material. It can be a challenge to stay motivated and it’s not unusual for student pilots to give up. It happens at brick and […]
GA supporters retain seats in Tueday’s election
Key general aviation supporters retained their seats in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s election, while two incoming elected officials are members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, officials with AOPA report. But retirements and election losses will leave the General Aviation Caucuses in both the House and Senate with some rebuilding to do […]
Young Eagles pilots win headsets
Tom Bucci of Vacaville, California, and Chris Hope of Kansas City, Missouri, have each won a Lightspeed Zulu.2 headset provided for eligible Young Eagles pilots by Lightspeed Aviation. Tom, who has flown 861 Young Eagles since 2003, was entered in the drawing by flying at least one Young Eagle during the quarter. Chris has a […]
Hinton awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
HOUSTON — Steve Hinton was named the recipient of the 2014 Lloyd P. Nolen Lifetime of Achievement in Aviation by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) 30th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow. In addition to performing in a North American F-86F Sabre, America’s first swept wing fighter jet, Hinton serves as president of the Planes of […]
Pilot’s Tool Kit introduced
SONORA, Calif. — CruzTOOLS, a manufacturer of tools and tool kits for motorcyclists and musicians, has entered the general aviation market with the introduction of a tool kit aimed at pilots and aircraft owners. With the aging aircraft fleet, decades-old aircraft need ongoing and often unanticipated care — sometimes far from an open FBO, company officials noted. […]
SoCal Jets celebrates 30th anniversary
VAN NUYS, Calif. — SoCal Jets is celebrating its 30th anniversary in business. Officials at the corporate aircraft maintenance facility at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) say one of the secrets to the company’s longevity is that it employs “exceptional” corporate aircraft technicians, each of whom hold a minimum of 12 years of professional experience, along with FAA […]
New book on historic aircraft wrecks set for release
Set for release on Nov. 18 is a new book, “Historic Aircraft Wrecks of Los Angeles County” by G. Pat Macha, author of “Historic Aircraft Wrecks of San Bernardino County.” A century of aviation research and military flights over Los Angeles County has left the San Gabriel Mountains, Mojave Desert and the near-shore Pacific Ocean strewn […]