Safe Flight has been granted an STC for the installation of its N1 Computer in the Cessna Citation Excel. The N1 Computer displays real-time target N1 thrust settings for takeoff, climb, cruise and go-around. Programmed with the aircraft's flight manual performance values, the computer helps maximize performance and operating efficiency while reducing the risk of engine-damaging overspeed and overtemp conditions. Price: $9,980 (without installation) Safe Flight Instrument Corp. 20 New King St. White Plains, N.Y. 10604-1206
The Los Angeles City Council has voted unanimously (13-0) to impose an ordinance further restricting the operations of Stage II-compliant aircraft at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. If approved by Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, the ``non-addition rule'' will limit the number of VNY-based Stage II aircraft to around 50 -- the number as of October 1999 -- while also limiting to 30 the number of consecutive days that transient Stage II aircraft may use the airport (with some exceptions).
The Canadian government is seeking World Trade Organization (WTO) approval to block $4.9 billion in Brazilian imports over seven years if Brazil does not cease using ProEx, an export financing program Embraer has used to encourage regional jet sales. Canada's action stems from the WTO's May 9 finding that changes made to ProEx since the Geneva-based trade group first declared it illegal in August 1999 were inadequate, and the program remains in violation of international law.
Wescam (Flamborough, Ont., Canada) -- David J. Smith joins as vice president of commercial sales and Heinz Kraus was named vice president of quality and performance.
Midcoast Aviation says it now has two Hawker 700 and two Hawker 800 landing gear available for customer use while their own gear is undergoing overhaul and inspection.
In as little as two years, a blend of Honeywell Primus Epic large-format, flat-panel displays and a new generation of Bendix/King panel-mount radios could make their debut in light business and general aviation aircraft. Honeywell officials were vague regarding a launch customer, but senior executives hinted that ``Project Echo'' could debut on Cessna's proposed new-generation aircraft, intended to bridge the gap between its light single-engine and Citation product lines.
Recognizing that another aircraft is on a collision course with us is only the first step in collision avoidance. Next, we must properly maneuver our aircraft to avoid the collision. Several basic principles can help ensure we make the right moves. The first rule is to turn opposite the direction of the other aircraft's movement. This increases the rate of separation between the two aircraft. If we turn in the direction of the other aircraft's movement, we actually reduce the separation rate and increase the chances of a collision.
CAMP Systems has created an online maintenance bidding/quoting service called AviationBid.com. The system enables operators to develop de-identified electronic RFPs for work, and to receive bids back from participating MRO providers. CAMP's fee is 2.5 percent of the job. The system allows operators and prospective bidders to communicate electronically to define work scope and, at the operator's option, to send maintenance records directly to bidders. Bids are returned in a standard format, allowing operators to easily compare bids.
FlyTimer is developing new technology to deliver ``near-real-time'' graphic weather information via a color Palm Pilot. The receiver is expected to be priced at less than $2,500, including the Palm Pilot and antenna, with monthly service starting at $45. Targeted at general aviation users, FlyTimer actually is creating a portable ACARS transceiver that will transmit ARINC's GLOBALink/VHF service. FlyTimer expects to demonstrate the system at the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion's AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., in July.
Armed with a recent $7.4 million grant, Salt Lake City's Westminster College is planning to launch an Aeronautical Institute. Westminster officials say that aviation degrees from the college will combine relevant business and management coursework with flight training to help graduates prepare for the job market.
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) sets standards for fuel composition and quality in the United States. The ASTM D-1655 standard covers Jet-A, Jet-A1, and Jet B. (Similar to JP4, Jet B is a wide-cut fuel with a greater volatility range than kerosene fuels. A movement is in place by the industry to remove Jet B from D-1655 and place it in its own specification. While it is still used in Canada, there is very low volume for Jet B in the United States, and some new aircraft are not even certified for it).
Edited By Paul RichfieldPerry Bradley, in Savannah
Declaring victory in the hotly contested ultra-long-range market segment, Gulfstream in late April rolled the 100th G-V off its Savannah assembly line. Gulfstream says it has sold 154 G-Vs so far, which it estimates accounts for 69 percent of market share, excluding orders from distributors for the competing Global Express. Including those orders, Gulfstream says its share is still better than half.
Airport managers and aviation service providers will meet to discuss mutual concerns and business opportunities at a conference in Orlando from November 5-7. Sponsored by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), the Airports and FBO Industry Symposium will address issues such as enhancing airport businesses, community relations, environmental regulation and the impact of pending federal legislation. Further information is available from Beth Van Emburgh at (703) 824-0500, ext.
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has developed a draft of a proposed fatigue countermeasures program that would better assessment of fitness for duty for FAR Part 135 pilots in an attempt to get around the issue of ``reserve time'' stipulations for scheduled air carrier crews. The challenge for the Part 135 community is to find a means of assessing a pilot's fitness for work when they have less than 10 hours notice for a trip.
As refining technology has advanced, new ways have been found to elevate low-grade fuels to higher levels, thereby increasing the efficiency of the refining process and allowing more fuel to be extracted from a given quantity of crude. These fall into two categories:
The FAA is planning to pay tribute to the 100th anniversary of aviation maintenance in May 2003. The proposed tribute will include an award and recognition banquet, career-related training and an AMT Olympics, consisting of ``teams tested on FARs, IA, troubleshooting using FlightSafety's software and a timed pit crew sparkplug change,'' according to Phil Randall, FAA National Airworthiness Safety Program manager. The event is part of the AMT awards contest currently offered by the FAA, an incentive program for management to fund/provide training to the AMT work force.
Jet Aviation (Dusseldorf, Germany) -- Johannes Turzer has been named general manager for the Dusseldorf, Kassel, Saarbrucken, Han-nover, Munich and Cologne/ Bonn facilities. Klaus-Dieter Hessenmuller retired from the position due to health reasons.
