Most free people know that with freedom comes responsibility. In aviation, this has played out dramatically with the emergence of the Sport Pilot/ Light-Sport Aircraft rule issued in July 2004. “The industry has demonstrated several strengths as it formed out of a clear blue sky,” stated Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association […]
Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct released
The Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct (FIMCC) was released Monday by the project’s Permanent Editorial Board. Developed by a team of aviation professionals and drawing upon decades of research and experience, the code recommends operating practices designed to improve the quality of flight instruction and the safety of flight training operations. Support for the […]
‘Rosie the Riveter’ the musical
Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre brings its Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company (AMT) to The Museum of Flight for a special performance of a new musical, “Rosie the Riveter,” on April 23 at 2 p.m. The show tells the story of the heroic women in the World War II workforce who built the airplanes that helped […]
Pilot Journey kicks off Airshow Alerts
Pilot Journey, a long time promoter of first time flight lessons, has teamed with AttendStar, an online airshow ticketing service, in an attempt to increase the U.S. pilot population. Starting with the 2011 airshow season, Pilot journey and AttendStar will begin a cross-promotional effort aiming to share the joy of learning to fly an airplane […]
Standard Aero adds PW300 service at Springfield facility
StandardAero Business Aviation has added line services on the Pratt & Whitney Canada, PW300-series of engines to its list of maintenance capabilities at its Springfield, Ill. service center. The Springfield center is the first StandardAero Business Aviation facility to provide line maintenance on the PW307 and PW308 engines. Airframe platforms powered by these engines include […]
Greenwich Aerogroup adds to interiors team
Greenwich AeroGroup has appointed Mike Slattery to the company’s Interior Product Management Team. Since 2008 Slattery has been leading Western Aircraft’s interiors and completion efforts. In his new role with Greenwich AeroGroup, Slattery will serve as a customer consultant regarding interiors for both Western Aircraft and its sister company Atlantic Aero. Slattery is a seasoned […]
Sleepy controllers get lift from Flying High Coffee
Air traffic controllers have been getting some bad press in recent weeks. This has not gone unnoticed by the owner of an aviation-focused coffee company called “Flying High Coffee.” Rob Riggen felt he could play a small part in keeping controllers alert during their long days and late nights by offering up some free coffee. […]
Pipistrel takes LEAP prize
The Pipistrel Taurus Electro took top prize in the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize at last week’s AERO show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. According to Erik Lindbergh, who created the prize, there were several noteworthy candidates in the best airplane category, including the Hugues Duval Electric Cri-Cri with power by Electrivia; the Pipistrel Taurus Electro (pictured); and […]
FAA changes controller scheduling
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt have unveiled changes to air traffic controller scheduling practices that will allow controllers more time for rest between shifts. “We expect controllers to come to work rested and ready to work and take personal responsibility for safety in the control towers. We […]