This September 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Sweetwater, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot had logged 329.6 hours, of which 24 […]
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FAA issues two Piper ADs
The FAA published two airworthiness directives this week that affect the Piper general aviation fleet. According to a report at AVweb.com, a final rule published on Monday affects 3,100 Piper Comanches, requiring inspections of the stabilator horn assembly, at a cost of about $1,000 per airplane. If the assembly needs to be replaced, it would […]
Family’s legacy: Training, education center opens in Kansas
The Spencer Flight and Education Center opened its doors Sept. 14 at Scott City Municipal Airport in Scott City, Kan. The nonprofit organization was created in response to a tragic aircraft accident that took the lives of the Spencer family, according to a report at AOPA.org. On April 22, 2011, Dylan Spencer was flying his […]
HondaJet wins aircraft design award
HondaJet designer Michimasa Fujino was recently presented the 2012 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aircraft Design Award. Fujino is president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Co., Greensboro, N.C. The AIAA Aircraft Design Award is considered the most prestigious recognition for aircraft designers in the world, according to HondaJet officials. The AIAA Aircraft Design […]
Charlotte FBO posts record week during Democratic convention
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wilson Air Center–Charlotte (CLT) reports it posted a record week of aircraft operations during the Democratic National Convention earlier this month. Aircraft began rolling into Wilson Air Center the Friday before the convention, Aug. 31, with chartered aircraft for all the major news networks and government entities arriving. During the course of […]
Flight Design launches European Adventure delivery program
Have you dreamed of flying your own aircraft to far-away destinations with views along your flight of world famous landmarks only possible from the cockpit? Under Flight Design’s new “European Adventure” delivery program, Flight Design CTLSi buyers can elect to take delivery at Flight Design’s European Delivery Center in Germany. Once on location, plan your […]
Fred Keller to be inducted into Kentucky Hall of Fame
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky native Fred Keller, whose record of EAA awards earns respect among homebuilders, will be inducted into the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame during a ceremony and banquet Oct. 27. Keller’s EAA achievements include: Best auto-powered homebuilt aircraft 1973; Grand Champion Homebuilt 1980; the 1981 Wright Brothers Award; and the 1989 Grand […]
Channel named AeroWorx VP
TORRANCE, Calif. — AeroWorx, a provider for repair and overhaul services, has named Ken Channel Vice President of Business Development. Channel’s new position is to oversee the sales and marketing efforts at AeroWorx. Additionally, he will be responsible for supervising the company’s customer service department. “His past experience in maintenance, engineering and marketing will prove […]
Turbulence catches Cub
This September 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: None. Location: White Sulphur Springs, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot planned to land in an open […]