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 […]
General Aviation
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 […]
FlightSafety names Lintelman manager of Wilmington center
FlightSafety International has named Ralph Lintelman manager of the company’s Learning Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Ralph will succeed Barry Massey when he retires from FlightSafety at the end of July. “We congratulate Ralph on his new position as manager of the Wilmington Center,” said Daniel MacLellan, Vice President Operations. “Ralph is a valued and well-respected member […]
Wrong lever results in bad landing
Aircraft: Beech Baron. Injuries: None. Location: Atlanta, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. After touchdown, he intended to retract the flaps, but inadvertently selected the landing gear control lever. The landing gear partially retracted, and the plane settled onto the runway, resulting in substantial damage to a nose section bulkhead. Probable […]
The four secret steps to becoming a good old boy
In your town, right now, there is a good old boy network firmly in place. I know this because there is a good old boy network in place in every town. Whether you’re in New York City, Los Angeles, Clarksville, Texas, or Carrington, North Dakota, there is a group of men and women known locally — and […]
Clever copters can learn as they fly
SHEFFIELD, England — Flying robots that can show true autonomy and even a bit of politeness in working together and venturing into hostile environments are being developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield. The research paves the way for robots to work intelligently alongside humans in ways that are currently familiar only through science […]
Fantasy of Flight owner hopes new rum will take off
Kermit Weeks, the owner of Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, is preparing to launch a brand of spiced rum called “Naked in Jamaica,” according to a report at TheLedger.com. Weeks has even written a song to hep promote the new rum.