Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Dynasty 280 and Maxstar 280 TIG welders, which provide the ability to weld metal up to 3/8-inch thick — yet are lighter, more portable and use less energy than machines of similar output capabilities, according to company officials. Weighing in at 52 and 47 pounds, the Dynasty 280 […]
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Yankee Pacific Aerospace changes name to Advent Aerospace
RYE, N.H. — Yankee Pacific Aerospace, Inc, which provides custom structures, components and systems to the corporate aircraft markets, is to be re-named Advent Aerospace, on Jan. 1, 2014. The new name reflects the company’s evolution from a company name based on geographical reach to one reflecting its emphasis on technology, innovation and product development, […]
Wrong runway for Cessna
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: St. Paul, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The tower controller informed the pilot that the wind was from 230°. The pilot had the option of landing on runway 27 or runway 14, and chose runway 14, which gave the airplane a quartering tailwind. The pilot said the visual approach was […]
Congressman calls for early start on FAA reauthorization
WASHINGHTON, D.C. — Now is the time to begin laying the groundwork for reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, Congressman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) said during a speech before the International Aviation Club Dec. 11. Although reauthorization isn’t due until September 2015, the aviation system must evolve and modernize, he said, and there are many questions […]
Subcommittee starts looking at ways to prepare for aviation’s future
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An aviation subcommittee in the House of Representatives started early to examine how best to structure the FAA to meet upcoming challenges. During a hearing held Thursday, Dec. 12, the subcommittee members heard suggestions from officials with various aviation organizations. New technologies, new worldwide aviation growth, new businesses and increased populations will […]
New paper provides suggestions to avoid inflight loss of control
A paper recently released by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) reiterates that loss of control inflight (LOC-I) is the leading cause of fatal GA accidents and suggests ways pilots can prevent it. The paper, titled Maintaining Aircraft Control, is available free to the public in the SAFE Resource Center A study by […]
ARSA condemns FAA overreach with proposed ECi AD
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – The Aeronautical Repair Station (ARSA) has warned the FAA that its disregard of basic requirements for promulgating a safety regulation required an immediate withdrawal of a notice of proposed rulemaking. The proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires the inspection and replacement of ECi cylinders used on some engines manufactured by Continental Motors. ARSA’s […]
CAP’s cell phone forensics leads searchers to 6 found alive in Nevada
Two adults and four children missing nearly two days in bitter winter conditions in rural northwestern Nevada’s mountainous Seven Troughs Range were found alive and well Tuesday afternoon by Civil Air Patrol in coordination with the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, Fallon Naval Air Station, Washoe County Regional Aviation Enforcement Unit, Nevada National Guard Lakota helicopters […]
Jacksonville University Aviation celebrates 30th anniversary
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Jacksonville University’s Davis Aviation Center highlighted its 30th anniversary recently with a special ceremony at the Davis College of Business, with more than 140 students, alumni, faculty, staff and special guests taking part. “This program has gone through an amazing 30-year journey,” said Davis Aviation Center Director Dr. Juan Merkt. “One of […]