WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has put two employees at John F. Kennedy Airport Tower on administrative leave following an incident last month when a child was permitted to talk with pilots on an air traffic control frequency. “This lapse in judgment not only violated FAA’s own policies, but common sense standards for professional conduct. […]
Proposed tax hike would hurt Washington State’s bottom line
A proposed hike in the excise tax for aircraft in Washington State would hurt pilots, the aviation industry, and ultimately the state economy, officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association say. A report at AOPA.org notes: “House Bill 3176 would impose a .5% annual excise tax “for the privilege of using any aircraft in […]
PMA8000B Silver Edition debuts
PS Engineering, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has unveiled a “host of improvements” to its flagship audio panel, the PMA8000B, according to company officials. New for the Silver Edition device are: Monitor Mode, Multiple Music Muting Modes, user-selectable Telephone sidetone, and selectable Music for the pilot while in ISO mode. “As is our custom […]
International Seaplane Fly-In slated
If you’re planning to attend the 37th Annual International Seaplane Fly-In, slated for Sept. 9-12 at Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine, organizers say make your plans now. The fly-in is sponsored by the International Seaplane Fly-In Association. The non-profit organization’s main focus is to provide aviation education (and a whole lot of fun) to participants […]
Managing fatigue
Aviation insurance company USAIG and Alertness Solutions have introduced the first science-based fatigue and alertness management solution that is designed to reduce risk for aviation professionals. The Z-Coach Game Plan is web-based and available 24/7. It focuses on the individual, providing practical tools for each person to understand and manage their personal fatigue thresholds and […]
New flight school opens at Flabob Airport
Dave Rogers, CFII, has moved his flight training operation to Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif. He brought six aircraft with him, including a pair of Skyhawks, a Skylane, a Comanche, Apache and a 415C Ercoupe LSA. Rogers Aviation is open seven days a week, normally from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with other times […]
Wash your plane without water
Aero Cosmetics and WashWax.com have introduced their newest waterless aircraft wash product, the Wash Wax Mop. Designed to increase safety by eliminating the need for ladders, the patent-pending Wash Wax Mop also improves efficiency by saving time and reducing use of the Wash Wax All cleaning product, company officials say. Invented by Brian Phillips, founder […]
Wright ‘B’ Flyer takes flight
Photograph Timothy Gaffney has been busy in San Antonio, documenting the build-up to the March 2 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first military flight at Fort Sam Houston. The Wright “B” Foundation sent two of its airplanes to participate in the celebrations. Wright “B” Flyer No. 001 took flight yesterday and Gaffney caught […]
Firms ask for compensation for lost business during Obama visit
Owners of several aviation firms in Hawaii say they want the federal government to compensate them $200,000 for lost business during President Barack Obama’s two-week holiday visit to Oahu in December, according to a recent AP report. A temporary no-fly zone was in effect over parts of the island while Obama and his family were […]