The September/October 2010 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on proficiency and its importance for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. The issue provide tips on developing personal improvement plans, address getting back to flying after an absence, give suggestions on how AMTs can keep their edge, talk about the complicated subject of receiving compensation for […]
The latest in the King saga
FAA officials have acted to ensure that John and Martha King have no more problems with the N-number of their leased Cessna 172. The N-number has been removed from the list of stolen aircraft, according to a story at AOPA.org. The story also notes that the Kings — who were held at gunpoint at the […]
September declared Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month in New Mexico
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has declared September “Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlighted the importance of New Mexico’s 51 publicly-owned airports and more than 4,000 general aviation pilots that help drive support industries such as tourism, police and fire protections, agriculture, and businesses across the state. “We applaud Governor Richardson for highlighting […]
Help with re-registration
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has formed a partnership with AIC Title Service LLC to help aircraft owners comply with new FAA requirements to re-register all aircraft. Recently, the FAA published a final rule that will require all currently registered aircraft to complete an aircraft re-registration according to a specific schedule over the next […]
Marvel-Schebler name returns for carburetors
The Marvel-Schebler name is back where it belongs. Manufacturing operations of the aircraft carburetors and factory original replacement parts will be conducted under the company name Marvel-Schebler Aircraft Carburetors LLC, while marketing efforts remain under the TEMPEST brand. The Marvel-Schebler trademark has long been recognized as the premier design of aviation carburetors since the 1930s, […]
PilotMall.com unveils new line of T-shirts
PilotMall.com Inc. has unveiled a new line of aviation apparel. There are six designs in the new T-shirt line, including “Wingman”, “Stealth”, “Aviation Rule # 1”, “Love, Peace, Flying”, “Warbirds” and “Cute Co-Pilot”. All designs are printed to preshrunk ring-spun 4.5 oz. cotton t-shirts. “We unveiled this line of T-shirts at EAA AirVenture and the […]
Helio Aircraft inks deal with Sierra Industries
Sierra Industries Ltd. has entered into an exclusive contract with Helio Aircraft LLC to provide support, maintenance, repair and parts for the worldwide fleet of Helio Courier and Stallion aircraft. As part of the agreement, Sierra will manufacture replacement parts in its PMA-approved facilities and investigate development of new upgrades and products for Helio aircraft. […]
K-State Oshkosh scholarship winners named
Kansas State University Aviation has picked seven winners from a daily scholarship drawing conducted at AirVenture 2010. “K-State’s aviation program offers the most affordable degrees in the country,” said Kurt Barnhart, aviation department head. “This $2,000 scholarship will make a K-State education even more affordable for these seven recipients.” Recipients had to meet the following […]
Prepare for Hurricane Earl
Pilots along the Eastern coast of the U.S. should prepare for Hurricane Earl, a Category 4 storm that experts say has a 25% chance of landfall by the end of this week, according to report at Examiner.com, which notes: “The affect of Earl on general aviation could be significant, especially with what appears to be […]