REFLECTOR: Lycoming on the Science Channel

Andy Millin amillin at sbcglobal.net
Thu Jan 22 08:32:40 CST 2009


I was sent this information by my EAA Chapter President.  I do not have the
Science Channel on my cable network.  Anyone that does willing to record it?

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Lycoming Engines announced Wednesday it will be featured on the popular show
"How It's Made" for an upcoming segment on piston aircraft engines. 
Nearly 55 million households will get an up-close look at Lycoming when The
Science Channel airs the segment Friday, January 23 at 9 pm EST.

"When we look for firms to feature on the show, we are looking for someone
who will show us a full process and Lycoming agreed to those terms," said
Robert Morselli, research director for the company that produces the show,
Productions MAJ of Canada. "Lycoming's lean, manufacturing process helped
the filming of the segment go quite smoothly, with no hurdles."

"How It's Made" spotlights manufacturing process for a variety of goods,
ranging from refrigerators to microchips, in condensed, 6-7 minute segments.
Past episodes have featured segments on the production of aircraft and
aircraft parts. The show airs in dozens of countries and is broadcast in
dozens of languages.

Ian Walsh, Lycoming's senior vice president and general manager, said the
company's transformation since 2005 allowed Lycoming to showcase its
facility and approve the documentary's filming.

"Our engines are always in high demand in the general aviation market
because of our technology, commitment to quality and continuous
improvement," Walsh said. "The transformation of our operations has given us
a world-class facility to go with our premier workforce and processes. We
are a natural fit for 'How It's Made' and we are proud to have taken part in
it.

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Andy



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