The annual fly-in of the Deaf Pilots Association was recently held in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. In a story at Fox11online, pilot Mitchell Lock notes: “General aviation is open to anybody and everybody.” For more information: DeafPilots.com
His dream job – at 23
As the owner, president and flight instructor of First Landings Aviation at Orlando Apopka Airport in Florida, Adam Valencic has his dream job at 23. A story on the new flight school at TCPalm.com notes: “I always liked the idea of owning a business and didn’t know that it would be a flight school,” said […]
‘Women Fly Weekend’ at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, N.Y., will feature “Women Fly Weekend” Aug. 22 and 23 to help expand awareness among girls and young women about the fun of flying and potential for careers in aviation. There will be a post-show reception at 4 p.m. both days “to facilitate discussion of opportunities with women pilots and […]
The insurance fall-out from New York mid-air collision
The fatal collision between a recreational airplane and a tourist helicopter over the Hudson River should not affect rates for such planes, but could possibly impact helicopter coverage, according to two insurance brokers in a story in National Underwriter. According to the story: For insurers, the most important underwriting factors are training and flight experience. […]
Green Aircraft Challenge unveiled
The NASA Innovative Partnerships Program and the Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) Foundation recently unveiled the Green Flight Challenge, a flight efficiency competition for aircraft that can average at least 100 mph on a 200-mile flight while achieving greater than 200 passenger mpg. The prize for the aircraft with the best performance is $1.5 million. […]
NAFI Master Instructor Program puts more emphasis on ‘active instruction’
The National Association of Flight Instructors’ Master Instructor program has been “enhanced” after a year-long review, according to officials at the Oshkosh-based organization. The FAA also has continued its recognition of the program, allowing NAFI Master Instructors to renew their certificates through the NAFI Master Flight Instructor program. “NAFI members, NAFI Master Instructors and the […]
Insurance company gives pilots break on damage created by deploying parachute
The Light Aviation Division (LAD) of insurance company Chartis will now waive the applicable in-motion deductible (up to a maximum of $1,000) on insurance policies for damage to aircraft resulting from an emergency in-flight deployment of a recovery parachute. “In the interest of aviation safety, we want to eliminate any chance that a pilot might […]
Debate heats up over Sport Pilot training
Sport Pilot training cannot be applied to meet the dual instruction requirements for a private pilot certificate, a recent letter of interpretation from the FAA chief counsel states. Alphabet groups are objecting to the rule, according to a story at AOPA.org: “This rule as written requires student pilots who want to transition from seeking a […]
Diamond’s Austro engine gets FAA nod
The FAA recently certified Diamond Aircraft’s Austro Engine AE300. The jet-fuel burning, 170-hp turbo-diesel piston engine offers single lever thrust control, electronic engine management and monitoring, and independence from leaded fuels, Diamond officials said. The engine, developed by Austro Engine in collaboration with MB Technology GmbH (Mercedes Benz) and Bosch General Aviation Technology GmbH, features […]