Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will launch three new degree programs in the spring of 2013: Astronomy, Cyber Intelligence and Security, and Software Engineering with an emphasis in Cybersecurity. “The new programs reflect our commitment to expanding the diversity of our programs and focusing on our commitment and vision to providing quality education,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, […]
Fly-In Breakfast into Lunch slated at 82C
A Fly-In/Drive-In all day event will be held Sept. 1 at Mauston New Lisbon Union Airport (82C) in New Lisbon, Wis. The event begins at 7 a.m. with breakfast rolling into lunch at 11 a.m. On display will be a variety of aircraft, including certified and experimental, as well as antique and classic automobiles. Antique […]
Planes on the Plains
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 […]