One of general aviation’s staunchest supporters, Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson recently wrote an editorial in the Syracuse Journal-Democrat extolling the benefits of general aviation in Nebraska. In it he says: “In a large rural state like Nebraska, if it wasn’t for general aviation and the small prop driven planes many people use to get around, […]
FAA to re-evaluate historical flight rules
The FAA said on Tuesday it’s ready to “reevaluate its policy” regarding the operation of historical aircraft for hire, and announced a series of public meetings on the topic. According to a report at AVweb, the meetings, which are open to the public, will be held June 26, 27, and 28 at FAA headquarters in […]
Hiring exceeds expectations
Advertisements for jobs in aviation increased 47% in January, February and March, compared to last year, while the number of jobs advertised in the second quarter has already surpassed last year’s numbers by 30%, according to Jeff Richards of JSFirm.com. “Our original predictions were based on the results of our Annual Aviation Hiring Survey that […]
Wing spar cap inspections required for C210s
An airworthiness directive (AD) issued May 21 requires one-time inspections of the lower main spar caps on the wings of Cessna 210, P210, and T210 airplanes. According to a report at AOPA.org, the AD calls for either replacement of cracked parts or a to-be-determined FAA-approved modification if cracks are found, as well as reporting of […]
Project Eagle Flight soars
Jarrett Jackson, a member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop 391, has started working on his ambitious Eagle Scout project, “Project Eagle Flight,” thanks to a contribution by Murphy-Brown LLC, the Warsaw, N.C.-based livestock production subsidiary of Smithfield Foods. In debating what to do for his Eagle Scout project, Jackson decided to build a helicopter […]
Top 10 aviation insurance myths, Alaska edition
Avemco Insurance Co. President Jonathan “JJ” Greenway was a featured speaker at the 2012 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, May 5-6, at the Anchorage International Airport. Greenway spoke about separating fact from fiction in his seminar “Top 10 Aviation Insurance Myths.” “You know it’s possible to have too little aviation insurance, but can you have too […]
ADS-B weather solution launched
Essential Flight Technology and NavWorx have formed a strategic partnership to produce portable ADS-B weather solutions for iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Essential Flight Technology (EFT) will be the exclusive distributor for the Apple iOS-based version of the PADS WxBox. ADS-B weather is a freely broadcast service of the Next Generation Air Transportation System. Properly […]
Weather exhibit featured at museum
This summer expect rain, snow, tornadoes, sunshine, wind, and clouds at the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum in the Dallas area. Starting May 26, the museum will host “The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather” exhibit based on the popular children’s TV series. Designed for family fun, the colorful characters of The Zula Patrol will teach children […]
NTSB: First flight of experimentals prone to accidents
WASHINGTON, DC – A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) study found that in 2011, of the 102 crashes of experimental amateur-built aircraft built by their owners, 10 crashed on their first flights. The report also found that 14 of 125 aircraft that had been bought used and involved in accidents crashed on the new owner’s […]