WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new Department of Transportation Inspector General (IG) report outlines deficiencies in the FAA’s ability to adequately prepare for and respond to major disruptions to the air traffic system. The IG pointed to shortcomings in the agency’s contingency planning, controller training, technology, and system redundancy and resiliency. The report also highlights the related impacts […]
Aircraft Spruce acquires Poberzny estate
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has purchased the former home of Experimental Aircraft Association founders Paul and Audrey Poberezny in Oshkosh, Wis., and will make the home available to the EAA for tours and special events. The original stone farmhouse is over 100 years old and was Paul and Audrey’s home from 1991 until his death in […]
FAA grants additional TSO for Sandia Quattro
The FAA has granted Sandia Aerospace an additional TSO on its SAI 340 Quattro multi-function indicator. In addition to attitude, altitude, airspeed and slip, the SAI 340 is now TSO’d for (I)VSI: Instantaneous Vertical Speed. Unlike a standard VSI that has a six to eight second lag, the SAI 340 gives virtually immediate vertical speed indications, according to […]
King Schools releases drone training course
King Schools has just released a training course for drone pilots who want to fly for non-recreational purposes. The new online Drone Pilot Ground School and Test Prep Course prepares drone pilots to pass the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Knowledge Test, according to King Schools officials. “That’s all drone pilots need to do to start using their […]
Cardinal Aviation introduces towbar
Cardinal Aviation has begun production of a light, but strong towbar that pulls all kinds of airplanes. After years using many different types of tow bars, Mark Howell, a partner in Cardinal Aviation, found himself needing a light, but strong towbar to move different types of general aviation aircraft by hand or using a lawnmower […]
Back to his roots
Frequent contributor Rafael Cortes sent in these photos for Picture of the Day, with a quick note: “After some time flying other light-sport aircraft, I decided to go back to my ultralight roots, and get re-checked in the Quicksilver Sport2S. It was a fun sunset flight over Arecibo, even flying by the new tallest statue […]
Lounging around
By JEB BURNSIDE. There are three basic types of people you meet in the typical FBO’s pilot lounge. If you’ve read many of my columns for General Aviation News, it will not surprise you to learn I like hanging around FBOs and pilot lounges. My enjoyment of this pastime stems from working as a lineboy at […]
Garmin sets 2017 pilot training classes
Garmin has expanded pilot training opportunities for 2017 to include additional classes throughout the United States. In addition to scheduled classes for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series and G500/G600 glass flight display systems, on-demand classes for the G1000, G3000, and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks and supplemental eLearning opportunities are also available. These new training opportunities […]
Call for nominations for NATA awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has put out a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence in their fields and the highest levels of customer service to the general aviation community. Each year, NATA presents awards to the exceptional individuals and companies that have helped to improve […]