Local officials and community supporters, including astronaut Neil Armstrong, gathered on the Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) reconstructed runway Dec. 17 to celebrate the official re-opening of the airport after a $22 million construction project. The event was a recognition of the completion of Phase II of the airport’s reconstruction — a modernization project that included […]
Pilots gather to plan their airport’s future
Reader Donald Gutridge II let us know about one airport that’s using the workshop method to plan its future. While the first workshop was held several months ago at the Oakdale Airport (027) in California, an article about it in the local newspaper showcases the workshop model, as well as gives all pilots some tips […]
Pilots discover timely iPhone app
Pilots have discovered a timely new iPhone app from Energizer Software. With 25 simultaneous counters and timers, pilots can use the Easy Up/Down Timers with Tilt and Shake Control for flight times, fuel and leg timers. Each timer can be started and stopped independently of the others. The possibilities are unlimited, says one pilot, who […]
Glass cockpit for Legacy Citations gains STC
Cessna has been granted Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Innovative Solutions & Support Inc.-developed AdViz flat panel display system, which is now available for retrofit in some legacy Cessna Citations, including the 500, 550, S550 and 560. The Cessna AdViz glass cockpit retrofit program replaces aging flight instruments on legacy Citations, resulting in reduced […]
StandardAero tapped for Falcon mods
StandardAero has become the first authorized independent service center in North America trained to perform wing tank (dry bay) modifications on the Dassault Falcon 50, 900 and 2000 aircraft. The modification requirement, outlined in recent Service Bulletin Advisories issued by Dassault, is mandatory for all Falcon 50, 900 and 2000 operators and it’s anticipated that […]
Latest NAFI Master Instructor accreditations
Helen Woods of Laurel, Md., is the newest CFI to earn her Master Instructor accreditation from the National Association of Flight Instructors. Recently renewing his Master Instructor accreditation was Russell Still of Cumming, Ga. Less than 300 flight instructors nationwide are accredited as NAFI Master Instructors, according to association officials. The national accreditation, recognized by […]
AD issued for Cirrus anti-ice system
The FAA has issued a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Cirrus SR22s equipped with an anti-ice system approved for flight into known icing. The AD, which requires owners to inspect the compression fittings on the anti-ice fluid distribution lines for proper installation and repair any fittings that were not properly installed, is a result of […]
Increase in job postings noted
JSfirm, an online employment website for aviation professionals, is reporting an increase in job postings over the last three months at JSFirm.com. “This is great news regarding hiring activity,” said Tonya Salatino, account manager. “We have been seeing a positive trend over the past three months.” She reports that since September, job postings have increased […]
Former Eclipse exec order to produce property documents
Aviation International News is reporting that former Eclipse Aviation Chairman Roel Pieper will have to produce records of properties that he owns, according to an order issued by the New York State Supreme Court. The order is the result of a subpoena from the Alfred E. Mann Living Trust. Mann was one of Eclipse Aviation’s […]