Jessica is Executive Editor of Business & Commercial Aviation magazine. She started as Editor of ShowNews Online, Aviation Week's on-site trade show daily published at the Paris Air Show, NBAA Annual Convention, Singapore Air Show and at other significant aerospace gatherings.
Jessica has worked in television production and management consulting. While not yet a licensed pilot, Ms. Salerno has received flight instruction and has soloed.
At 1700 PST, a Piper PA28-140 collided with trees during an attempted forced landing about 10 miles northwest of Crescent Lake, Ore. The aircraft was on a pleasure flight that departed Eugene, Ore., a half hour before the accident. There was no flight plan. The pilot reported that he was flying a low-level en route to Crescent Lake when the aircraft began to lose engine power. He applied carburetor heat, but that didn't help the problem. As the engine lost more power, he decided to make a forced landing in the densely forested mountainous terrain.
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has received an STC to install a newly designed, three-blade propeller system on Beech 58, 58A and G58 Barons that are factory equipped with TCM IO-520 and IO-550 engines. The 75-inch diameter, full-feathering propellers are highly swept and provide a distinctive appearance for the Baron. The design improves the cruise performance of the aircraft without sacrificing takeoff or climb performance, according to the company. The reduced diameter also gives the aircraft increased ground clearance and lower noise.
Avotek has recently published the Aviation Maintenance Technician Reference Handbook. This book is part of the company's comprehensive selection of maintenance training materials. The new Handbook covers topics including composites, aircraft fabric, electrical systems, fluid lines, weight and balance, corrosion control and non-destructive testing of materials. Price: $16.95 Avotek Information Resources P.O. Box 219 Weyers Cave, VA 24486 (800) 828-6835 www.avotekbooks.com
