WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board issued a Safety Alert Nov. 15, 2016, to pilots with suggestions on what they can do to reduce their chances of being involved in a midair collision. In an effort to illustrate the limitations of the “see and avoid” concept of aircraft separation, the NTSB created a series […]
Homebuilt accidents continue to decline
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Fatal accidents in experimental category aircraft continued their decline in the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, according to figures just released by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). The totals, which include fatal accidents during the 2016 federal fiscal year (October 2015 through September 2016), showed that fatal accidents in amateur-built aircraft […]
AOPA partners with Purdue to put aviation in high schools
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Purdue University have teamed to develop aviation-related science and math curricula for high schools across America. The High School Initiative is part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program, which was created to bring more people into aviation. By educating high school students about aviation career opportunities, helping lapsed […]
FAA evaluates drone detection systems around Denver
As part of an effort to evaluate technologies that can be used to safely detect unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) around airports, the FAA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are conducting drone-detection research during the week of Nov. 16, 2016, in the vicinity of Denver International Airport. The work in Denver is one of six […]
New edition of The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School released
The fourth edition of “The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School” walks readers through everything they need to know to pass the Private and Commercial FAA Knowledge Exams. The latest revision reflects current rules, procedures, drone operations, and the FAA’s new Airman Certification Standards, according to ASA officials. The information is organized into chapters, and the text is supported […]
Saker buys Aircraft Services
Saker Aviation Services (SKAS), an aviation services company specializing in ground-based services to general aviation, has acquired 100% of the stock of Aircraft Services, an aircraft maintenance services firm in Garden City, Kansas. “We are excited to welcome Aircraft Services, its owners, Gary and Kim Keller, and their skilled staff into the Saker Aviation family,” said Ron […]
Picture of the day: One of our favorites…and looking for more
One of our favorite photos of the year was taken by Ken Strohm at SUN ‘n FUN of Stallion 51‘s Crazy Horse during the night airshow. We’re looking for your favorite photos of 2016 to feature in our last two print issues of the year and online as Picture of the Day throughout the next […]
ADS-B STC for King Airs sold
FreeFlight Systems has agreed to sell its Supplemental Type Certificate for ADS-B compliance on King Air C90 models to Signature TECHNICAir. The transfer of ownership will allow TECHNICAir to modify and enhance the STC to meet the diverse needs of the King Air fleet while also expand the offering to include the light jet market, […]
Daher teams with Jeppesen
Daher, manufacturer of the TBM 900 and TBM 930, and Jeppesen have entered into an agreement to bundle Jeppesen NavData and digital charts with the delivery of new Daher TBM very fast turboprop aircraft. This service eliminates the need for pilots to purchase avionics data packages on their own, as selected navigation data will be onboard and […]