Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) has received FAA approval for a global Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC) covering AD 2017-06-03 on South Wind 8000-series cabin heaters.
The AD requires that owners of South Wind (formerly Meggitt/Stewart-Warner) heaters comply within the next 10 hours of heater operating time or next scheduled maintenance activity, whichever occurs first and then repeat compliance every two years or 250 hours. [Read more…]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – What would happen if a drone hits a person on the ground? What’s the risk of serious injury?
Although the FAA can’t yet definitively answer those questions, studies by a consortium of universities have made a start toward better understanding the risks of allowing small unmanned aircraft – or drones – to fly over people. [Read more…]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA has proposed a rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes. The FAA’s proposal, which is based on industry recommendations, would reduce the time it takes to get safety enhancing technologies for GA airplanes into the marketplace while also reducing cost. [Read more…]
Members of the General Aviation Caucus in the House of Representatives are urging the FAA to protect federally obligated airports, as well as expressing their support for a recent finding that Santa Monica Municipal Airport is obligated to remain open and operating at least until 2023.
According to a report at AOPA.org, 40 House GA Caucus members signed a Dec. 18 letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta expressing concern about efforts by local governments to close or restrict access to small airports like Santa Monica. The letter urges the FAA and federal government to “enforce and defend” its agreements, including Airport Improvement Program grant assurances and Surplus Property Act deeds, both of which affect GA airports nationwide, including Santa Monica.
“The FAA must take all necessary steps to protect and maintain general aviation and commercial service airports in our aviation system, particularly airports that are critical to the national air transportation system and helps air transportation contribute to a productive national economy and international competitiveness,” the letter says. “These airports are a national asset and must be protected and maintained.”
Part 103 ultralight activity was not the news I expected to report from SUN ’n FUN 2015, certainly not as my first report.
But after an intense week shooting video interviews at SUN ’n FUN, I am impressed to report that Part 103 is much more than alive and well. [Read more…]
This year, Alaska shook off the winter in style. The Alaska Airmen’s Association held its 17th Great Alaska Aviation Gathering at the massive FedEx Maintenance Hangar at Anchorage International Airport on May 3-4. The clear blue skies and light breezes delivered thousands to the airport for the show.
Earlier this year, Icon Aircraft revealed that it had successfully completed spin-resistance testing of its A5 amphibious Light-Sport Aircraft to the standard specified by the FAA for Part 23 certified aircraft.
This summer’s AirVenture was a surprising success for Sherpa Aircraft Co., according to Glen Gordon, president. An unexpectedly large turnout of individuals from countries all over the world swarmed Sherpa’s display every day for the seven-day show, checking out the new 840-horse Honeywell turbine-powered Sherpa for the first time.
A survey by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials finds that 35 of 44 responding state departments of transportation — 80%— are using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, for a wide range of purposes.
The March 2018 survey finds that 20 state DOTs have incorporated drones into their daily operations. Another 15 state DOTs are in the research phase, testing drones to determine how they can be utilized.
All state DOTs deploying drones follow FAA’s Part 107 Rule or the state DOT has received a public Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) from the FAA to conduct drone operations. [Read more…]
Every year for more than 50 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the FAA have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, and safety.
Recipients of the 2017 National General Aviation Awards are:
