Mike, a Chicago area pilot, shares his experiences with apnea on his blog, as well as his thoughts about what the new proposal means: “As a pilot with apnea I thought it time to share my experiences and weigh in on the long-term FAA requirements that come from an apnea diagnosis. I’m against this proposal, […]
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Executive Flyers Aviation inaugurates IMC Club chapter
BEDFORD, Mass — Executive Flyers Aviation at Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED) recently hosted the inaugural meeting of a new chapter of the international IMC Club. Michael Goulian, Executive Flyers Aviation’s Chief Pilot, airshow performer and Red Bull Air Race pilot, also serves on the IMC Club’s Board of Directors. “Executive Flyers is thrilled to […]
Embry-Riddle’s first Ph.D students graduate
The first eight students are preparing to graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Ph.D. program, which was launched in 2010. Ranging in age from 26 to 57, five of the students earned a Ph.D. in Aviation and three earned a Ph.D. in Engineering Physics. “We are proud of the high level of research that our Ph.D. […]
Air Tractor unveils new airframe and engine warranty
At the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Convention this week in Reno, Nevada, Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch announced a new airframe and engine warranty policy to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary and to mark 50 years of Pratt & Whitney’s PT6A engine. The new Air Tractor airframe warranty is a full warranty on the […]
Two South Dakota CAP cadets awarded flight scholarships
Two Civil Air Patrol South Dakota Wing cadets, William Small and Silas Busch, have been selected for 2014 Wing Flight Scholarships. Cadet Colonel Small of the Lookout Mountain Composite Squadron in Spearfish and Cadet First Lieutenant Busch of the Rushmore Composite Squadron in Rapid City will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to be used for flying […]
Yankee Pacific Aerospace changes name to Advent Aerospace
RYE, N.H. — Yankee Pacific Aerospace, Inc, which provides custom structures, components and systems to the corporate aircraft markets, is to be re-named Advent Aerospace, on Jan. 1, 2014. The new name reflects the company’s evolution from a company name based on geographical reach to one reflecting its emphasis on technology, innovation and product development, […]
Congressman calls for early start on FAA reauthorization
WASHINGHTON, D.C. — Now is the time to begin laying the groundwork for reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, Congressman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) said during a speech before the International Aviation Club Dec. 11. Although reauthorization isn’t due until September 2015, the aviation system must evolve and modernize, he said, and there are many questions […]
New paper provides suggestions to avoid inflight loss of control
A paper recently released by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) reiterates that loss of control inflight (LOC-I) is the leading cause of fatal GA accidents and suggests ways pilots can prevent it. The paper, titled Maintaining Aircraft Control, is available free to the public in the SAFE Resource Center A study by […]
ARSA condemns FAA overreach with proposed ECi AD
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – The Aeronautical Repair Station (ARSA) has warned the FAA that its disregard of basic requirements for promulgating a safety regulation required an immediate withdrawal of a notice of proposed rulemaking. The proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires the inspection and replacement of ECi cylinders used on some engines manufactured by Continental Motors. ARSA’s […]