JDA Aviation Technology Solutions (JDA) will hold its regulatory affairs training course focusing on expanding FAA regulatory affairs knowledge for certificated organizations and individuals, Feb. 14 and 15, 2012, at the American Airlines Training and Conference Center in Ft. Worth, Texas. As in the past, the course will be led by former career FAA managers, […]
Archives for 2011
Gar Kenyon unveils organizational changes
Following a recently completed acquisition of General Pneumatics Corporation of New Jersey, Gar Kenyon Aerospace & Defense has promoted four key executives. Steven A. Fournier will now serve as Chairman & CEO of Gar Kenyon allowing him to devote his efforts to pursuing acquisitions, business development and focus on the company’s vision for growth. This […]
Unsecured fuel cap leads to off-airport landing
This December 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Bowie, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot topped off both fuel tanks prior to […]
From student to mentor
This may not seem to be a column about politics, but it is. Because ultimately politics is the art of people interacting with other people in order to get something done. Based on that, flight instruction falls well within the realm of politics. And just like politics in the governmental sense, the politics of flight […]
First solo: Scott Peterson
We recently asked pilots on our Facebook page to share the story of their first solos. Here’s Scott Peterson’s story: “Dec. 8 was the 30th anniversary of my first solo. It took me 7.1 hours and I did that in a Traumahawk. That first solo landing was one of the best I ever made, even […]
Business aviation initiatives promote holiday spirit
The holiday season has always been a time of year when people consider a way to say thanks for all they have. Often, that’s done by donating time and money to support worthwhile humanitarian endeavors. Several initiatives being coordinated through the business aviation community are designed to help people give back, according to a report […]
Teen envisions helicopter of the future
Sikorsky Aircraft and By Kids For Kids Co., an organization that inspires kids to be successful inventors, has awarded a California teenager the Igor Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award for envisioning a small unmanned helicopter that could carry relief supplies and electrical power to the scene of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event. Tharon Trujillo, […]
Museum needs votes to win grant for Korean War memorial
The Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, Calif., is a finalist in the Pepsi Refresh Everything contest. They want to use the money to build a Korean War memorial. Museum officials ask pilots to vote as often as they can.
Piper names two top execs
Piper Aircraft Inc. named two executives to lead the company’s sales, customer support and marketing programs. Drew McEwen has been named Head of Global Sales and Business Development, responsible for the company’s worldwide dealer network, regional sales directors and global fleet sales. Previously he was Director of Sales, Americas. Veteran Piper executive Lisa Giessert will […]