The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has released “proposed planning directives for public review and comment. These directives are the key set of agency guidance documents that direct implementation of the 2012 planning rule.” This rule will replace the previous one written in the 1980s and will be the planning “bible” for the next 20-25 years. Sadly, the directives […]
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Cessna updates AERO on single-engine line
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Cessna Aircraft Co. is showcasing its newest single-engine products at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation trade show. The TTx and the Grand Caravan EX are on display in the show’s exhibit hall for the duration of the 21st annual trade show. The TTx is billed as the world’s fastest certified single […]
King Air fleet surpasses 60 million flight hours
The worldwide fleet of Beechcraft King Air turboprops has topped 60 million flight hours. More than 7,000 King Airs are operated in 127 countries around the world, including all branches of the U.S. military. “The King Air line continues to lead its segment, representing 53% of the worldwide business turboprop market,” said Shawn Vick, executive […]
Tecnam debuts Astore at AERO
As part of its 65th anniversary celebrations, Tecnam debuted the Tecnam Astore next-generation Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) at AERO 2013 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The Tecnam Astore is an all-new two-seat, low-wing airplane developed by Tecnam’s renowned Head of Aircraft Design, Professor Luigi Pascale. Pascale has named his latest creation in honor of his first production […]
Master Instructors revamps website, expands presence in social media
LONGMONT, COLORADO — Master Instructors has overhauled its entire website and established a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Responding to a survey of Master Instructors, as well as feedback from members of the Master Instructor Continuing Education Program (MICEP) Board of Review, program administrators Sandy and JoAnn Hill are now expanding MICEP’s visibility and […]
Learning to fly with laughs
The more enjoyable the learning process, the better a student will retain the material. If you can involve laughter in the process, retention rate soars. This explains why we remember lines from movies such as “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” but have a hard time remembering how to do algebra. There is a lot […]
FAA changes Special Issurance medical certification
A major change has been made to the medical certification process for several common diagnoses that previously required a special issuance and a review process by the FAA prior to issuing a medical certificate. According to a report at EAA.org, under the new policy applicants with arthritis, asthma, glaucoma, chronic hepatitis C, hypertension, hypothyroidism, migraine […]
Solid foundation for Beechcraft
According to a report in the Wichita Eagle, Bill Boisture, CEO of the newly reorganized Beechcraft Corp., told the Wichita Aero Club on Monday that as the company emerges from bankruptcy, it is “a healthy company with a good future. We’ve got ourselves on a good foundation now.”
Museum to honor New Hamphire’s James Tamposi
The New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society (NHAHS) will honor the lifetime aviation contributions of James Tamposi, Sr. of Nashua at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire on Saturday, June 29, at 11 am. Tamposi was founder and owner/operator of Nashua Aviation and Supply and also an incorporator of Daniel Webster College. Influencing numerous generations of […]