An inside look at the Comm1 Radio Simulator is now online at Comm1.com. The five-minute demo provides a detailed overview of Comm1Radio Simulator’s audio-interactive pilot communications training programs designed to teach pilots how to communicate with Air Traffic Control. Comm1 Radio Simulator CD-ROMs are created to simulate realistic ATC communications, allowing pilots to master communications […]
Duncan Aviation taps Suglia for sales
Phil Suglia has been named the new sales manager at Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. Suglia began his career with Duncan Aviation in 2000 with the Line Service Department. He was promoted to Line Service Team Leader that same year and became FBO Services Manager in January of 2006. Suglia has a Bachelor of […]
NTSB: Fossett crash caused by encounter with downdrafts
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the accident that claimed the life of Steve Fossett. The board determined that the aircraft, a Bellanca 8KCAB-180 (N240R) struck mountainous terrain near Mammoth Lakes, Calif., following an inadvertent encounter with downdrafts that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. On Sept. 3, 2007, […]
ICON receives new round of investment capital
ICON Aircraft closed another round of equity financing in June. The new round of investment capital is intended to take ICON through the completion of its ongoing engineering and flight test program as well as the manufacturing phase for the ICON A5 amphibious sport plane. The company’s $40-million in backlogged sales – the order book […]
Want to be an air traffic controller?
The FAA is accepting applications from the general public for trainee air traffic controller positions through July 17. The job announcements include vacancies for both Terminal and En Route controller positions throughout the nation. The opportunity for the general public to apply for entry-level air traffic controller positions does not come along very often, according […]
Another first for Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments has been granted Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) from the FAA, becoming the central region’s first repair facility to achieve this approval. The new authorization permits Mid-Continent Instruments to issue export airworthiness approvals for Class II products, which provides better support to customers around the globe, according to officials with the Wichita-based company. “Most […]
Are Buffalo pilots buzzing homes?
Town officials are trying to mediate a dispute between the Buffalo-Lancaster Airport (BQR) in New York and residents who contend that pilots fly dangerously close to their homes. The full story from the Buffalo News can be found at www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/story/726112.html
Wanted: More GA pilots
The Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) in Idaho is ramping up its efforts to attract more general aviation pilots to the airport, according to a report by KPIV’s Ty Brennan.
American Wings Air Museum to close
The American Wings Air Museum at Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minnesota is shutting down. The combination of higher rent and fewer donations forced the aviation museum to close to the public this month. Operators are finding new homes for war birds and memorabilia, according to a report by Brady Gervais in The Pioneer Press.