Michelin North America and the FAA Safety Program (FAASTeam) have partnered to offer pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) an online tire maintenance course, “The Impact of Tire Maintenance on Aircraft Safety.” The course is available for free at FAASafety.gov. “Tire maintenance can often be overlooked in aviation and this course will help reinforce this […]
Strong MRO demand prompts hiring at Legacy Aviation
YUKON, Okla — Legacy Aviation Services has begun hiring maintenance and repair technicians to keep up with the steady demand for its MRO operation. Raul (RJ) Gomez, Legacy’s President and CEO, said he sees a positive trend in flight hours being flown. “Our customers are comprised primarily of Part 91 turboprop and light jet operators […]
Museum slates Antique Engine Day
HAMMONDSPORT, NY — There’s even more to enjoy at Antique Engine Day at the Glenn Curtiss Museum this year. The free outdoor event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 on the museum grounds, with live demonstrations of antique engines from the museum collection, as well as the museum’s popular Wind Wagon […]
Webinars on lightning detection launched
Vaisala has organized a series of educational webinars about the various aspects of lightning as a phenomenon and the intricacies of its detection. Topics range from general lightning related information to specific technological or application related issues. The next webinar will take place on April 23, and it discusses global lightning detection. The speaker is […]
Embry-Riddle plans summer camps
Astronaut Nicole Stott, an Embry-Riddle alumna and trustee, will bring her expertise and enthusiasm to Embry-Riddle July 28 to Aug. 3 to lead one of the university’s summer programs for the first time. Stott is one of Embry-Riddle’s most notable graduates, with two space shuttle flights and a three-month mission on the International Space Station […]
Aviation camp creates aviators
By STEVE SCHAPIRO When Blake Schuette was 10 years old she didn’t know much about aviation or airplanes. Today, the Auburn University junior is a double major in aviation management and business management. She is president of the school’s flight team and is completing her CFI rating — and she owes it all to one […]
Courtesy car fuels science club
By SAVERN LAU Campers and other students in the area can continue exploring the many aspects of aviation throughout the year, by participating in the Central Jersey Aviation Education Science Club (CJAESC). Based at Alexandria Airport, the club educates students about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through aviation. The club is open to all […]
Continental extends TBOs up to 400 hours
Continental Motors has increased TBO up to 400 hours on Gold Standard Factory produced engines. The majority of engine models manufactured after February 2012 will see TBOs increase by 200 hours with frequent flyers receiving up to 400 hours, company officials said. In 2012, Continental Motors introduced its Gold Standard Factory Rebuilt and New Engines. […]
Landmark installs Raisbeck-Hartzell props
Landmark Aviation’s Norfolk International Airport (ORF) location performed the first installation of Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers last month. The new propellers from Raisbeck Engineering and Hartzell Propellers have entered service on the King Air B200, BB 1723. The event also marked the first installation of the Raisbeck Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers with the FAA-certified Raisbeck […]