Zenith Aircraft introduced a CH 750 powered by a new Rotax 912iS engine at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. The airframe was constructed by Skytek Aircraft Services in Vernon, British Columbia, and was flown by their pilot to the Zenith factory in Mexico, Missouri, after an extensive flight testing program, according to Zenith officials. quipped […]
General Aviation
iFlightPlanner for iPad v2.0 released
iFlightPlanner has released iFlightPlanner for iPad v2.0, an upgrade to its iPad-based flight planning solution presented by Sennheiser. In addition to enhancements to the pilot experience throughout the app, iFlightPlanner for iPad now parallels the flight planning functionality found on iFlightPlanner.com, according to company officials. New features include: Intuitive route planning with FAA auto-routing, SIDs […]
Inexperience, sensitive brakes bad combo
Aircraft: Fairchild 24 C8C. Injuries: None. Location: Redmond, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot received his tailwheel endorsement in another airplane make. His total flight time in the Fairchild was about one hour. The pilot told investigators that he had difficulty controlling the airplane with the rudder and the brakes. He stated that, at times, the […]
FAA pursues rulemaking on third class medical
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is moving ahead with the rulemaking process to possibly expand the number of pilots eligible to fly without the need for a third-class medical certificate. This is in response to a petition from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).The two associations filed a […]
GRT introduces Mini EFIS
GRT Avionics is showcasing its new Mini EFIS at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. Designed as a backup flight instrument and independent autopilot control in one, the Mini provides independent attitude indication as well as pitot-static flight instrumentation. All three Mini models feature standard internal 5 Hz GPS for navigation, a backup battery option, and […]
Hydrodynamics introduces Method Seven Glasses
Hydrodynamics introduced the Method Seven Glasses at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. The Method Seven technology for the sunglasses blends color balancing for each of the standard lighting spectrums (HPS, Metal Halide, LED, Sun …) with high quality lenses that provide the best in optical clarity, according to company officials. Additionally, Method Seven protection removes […]
Paddle lamps make their debut
New from PSA Enterprises are paddle lamps, LED Replacement Navigational/Position Lamps that are available in red or green, 14 or 28 volts, weighing in at less than .0285 pounds. The lights draw .12 amps and pack 100+ Foot Candles of light. The paddle lamps are “plug & play” with no modification or alterations required and […]
Blocked rudder pedals lead to off-runway trip
Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: None. Location: Abingdon, Va. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, after the airplane touched down it started to veer to the left as he began to apply the brakes. Attempts to apply right rudder were blocked because the passenger had stretched his legs out and blocked the rudder pedals. The […]
SAFE Toolkit App launched
A new smartphone application with near-real-time NWS weather, flight tracking, flight planning services, CFI endorsements and more was unveiled this week at SUN ’n FUN by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). Called the SAFE Toolkit, the new app is free for flight instructors and other aviation educators. SAFE spokesman Kevin D Murphy said the […]