Lincoln Electric has launched a Welding Safety Interactive Guide that converts the company’s Welding Safety Interactive DVD into an online format that is viewable on computers, tablets and mobile phones. Designed to educate arc welders about potential arc welding safety hazards and the safe practices they should follow, the guide offers information on a wide […]
General Aviation
Wind gust catches taildragger
Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: None. Location: Helena, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The accident happened during a training flight. During the first part of the flight, the pilot receiving instruction made four takeoffs and landings on a runway that was almost directly aligned with the oncoming wind. The CFI then took over and […]
Props for the prop
This time of year I find myself doing a lot of intro flights. The first question people ask is, “is it safe?” I reply that I’m more concerned about my safety driving to the airport than I am in the airplane. Over the years I’ve learned that there is a fine line between making sure […]
Prime Time for general aviation pilots
As part of our Aviation Innovations, Todd Petersen from Petersen Aviation Inc., sent along this idea: “Sometimes when trying to start an airplane in cold weather, the engine will die immediately after starting as you try to give it a little throttle to keep it running. The way to cure this is to do everything […]
Great Lakes Aviation Conference this weekend
The 2013 Great Lakes Aviation Conference is slated for Friday, Jan. 25, and Saturday, Jan. 26. The conference offers educational seminars for all pilots from students just beginning to learn about flying to seasoned professionals. It also offers educational experiences for all forms of aviation maintenance professionals, whether just learning or those who have worked […]
ECi launches engine assembly program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Engine Components International (ECi) now offers complete engine assembly and run-in testing. The new engine assembly program offers owners a complete engine, built and run-in, ready for installation in their airframe. Owners have many options to choose from, beginning with the base engine model, displacement, crankshaft and crankcase configurations, cylinder bore […]
Take the guesswork out of fuel decisions
Cockpit Apps, maker of the flight log app iLOG, has launched iFUEL, which helps pilots take the guesswork out of fuel decisions. The app, available through iTunes for the iPhone and iPad, takes into account fuel prices at each destination, burn rate for the specific aircraft, and ramp fees. It even takes into consideration the […]
Air Boss gets own reality TV show
Legendary Air Boss Wayne Boggs, who was recently awarded the International Council of Air Shows’ prestigious Sword of Excellence, prepares for the 2013 airshow season ready to star in his own TV series. Produced by the same people behind The Aviators, “Air Boss” will not only tell the stories of airshow performers, but Boggs will […]
Applications now being taken for summer scholarship program
Applications are now being taken for the Upwind Summer Scholarship Program, which aims to transform a high school student into a licensed private pilot during the summer between their junior and senior year. In partnership with San Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) in San Carlos, Calif., the Upwind Summer Scholarship Program was created to promote piloting […]