Officials from the Experimental Aircraft Association and the FAA recently met at a winter recreational aviation summit, with officials on both sides helping to set an agenda to address key issues that matter to pilots and aircraft owners. According to a report at EAA.org, the FAA delegation included John Allen, director of FAA Flight Standards […]
GA as a weapon: Real threat or red herring?
Ever since a software engineer furious with the IRS launched a suicide attack against the agency’s Austin, Texas, office, slamming his Piper Cherokee into the building, killing himself and an IRS worker, politicians and the media have focused on general aviation as a significant terror threat. But, according to a recent column at Officer.com, law […]
NAFI released updated endorsement for student sign-offs
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has released an updated logbook endorsement for instructors to use when signing their students off for practical tests. The new endorsement addresses FAR part 61.39, which previously required three hours of training within the preceding “60 days” from an authorized instructor prior to signoff for a practical test. […]
Hillsboro Aviation offers Garmin G500H
Hillsboro Aviation now has the Garmin G500H available for helicopters. Dual 6.5-inch LCD screens, mounted side-by-side in a single bezel, put Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) capabilities right in front of the pilot for easy scanning and interpretation, said officials with the company, which has facilities at Portland-Hillsboro (HIO) and Portland-Troutdale (TTD) […]
10th edition of ‘The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual’ released
The legacy of legendary flight instructor William K. Kershner lives on in the 10th edition of his venerable classic, “The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual,” now edited by his son William C. Kershner. This first volume in “The Flight Manuals Series” is a ground school textbook, maneuvers manual, and syllabus all rolled into one, providing a […]
Wicks Aircraft to give away TV at Sun ‘n Fun
Wicks Aircraft Supply will award a Vizio 32-inch LCD HDTV set at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, which runs April 13-18. Anyone can stop by the Wicks booth and register to win, company officials said. It is not necessary to be present at the time of the drawing, which will take place after the show. […]
Paper Airplane Festival unfolds Saturday
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is set to launch its annual Paper Airplane Festival this Saturday , March 20, at 11 a.m. During the festival people of all ages can engage in hands-on activities, competitions and participate in a mass launch at the end of the festival. Attendees can learn to fold many […]
Electric aircraft in spotlight at AirVenture
Electric-powered aircraft will be a major part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with a full schedule of events throughout the week, including afternoon showcase flights each day, evening flight demos, and displays and forums in AirVenture’s Aviation Learning Center. EAA is also inviting innovators and developers of the electric-powered aircraft to participate in forums and presentations […]
Women Soaring Pilots Association slates seminar
The Women Soaring Pilots Association (WSPA) will hold its 34th Annual Women Soaring Seminar in Reno, Nevada, July 18-23. Members from Europe and across the United States will meet for a week-long seminar on cross-country soaring and SSA Badge work. Included will be lectures, dual flights, lead and follow cross-country flights and dry lake landouts, […]