The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has asked the FAA to clarify or rescind apparent changes to airman knowledge test-bank questions that the agency made without notification — a shift that caused unusually high numbers of pilot-applicant failures in recent weeks. “We learned last week that the FAA’s Airman Testing Standards Branch recently implemented […]
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Auction returns to Sun ‘n Fun
AvBid Aircraft Auctions (AvBid) will hold a two-day aviation auction March 30-31 during Sun ‘n Fun at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Florida. Officials from AvBid said the two-day auction will include both piston and turbine-powered aircraft and will be streamed live via the Internet to a worldwide audience. The Sun ’n Fun […]
Young Eagles 5X more likely to become pilots
Getting young people engaged in flying in the midst of a technology-filled world may seem like a daunting task, but new data shows that the EAA Young Eagles program is making a significant impact in creating aviators. The results emerged from a joint EAA/FAA project that matched the names of Young Eagles, now ages 15-34, […]
Flight Safety Foundation to partner with humanitarian agency to increase safety
The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) has entered into a partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian agency, to improve the safety level of its humanitarian flight operations. “As one of the leading aviation safety groups, we are thrilled to be able to work with the WFP-operated United Nations Humanitarian Air Service […]
Pacific Oil Cooler celebrates 50 years
Pacific Oil Cooler Service Inc. is celebrating its 50th year as FAA Repair Station RF3R813L (and more recently EASA.145.5554), specializing in the overhaul and recertification of aircraft oil coolers, fuel heaters, valves, condensers, and evaporators. Pacific offers its customers a turnaround time of usually just four to five days, according to officials, who note, “because […]
Empty Nester LSAs
When the Light Sport Aircraft category was created in 2004, it was touted as a category of aircraft designed for use by flight schools and student pilots as LSAs are usually more economical to operate than many of the four-place designs that make up the backbone of the training fleet. But now the economy of […]
New bidder for SJ30 jet
The SJ30 twinjet saga has taken another interesting twist in the wake of last year’s bankruptcy filing of the aircraft program’s current owner, Emivest Aerospace, according to a report from Aviation International News, which notes that the parent company of one of the SJ30’s airframe parts suppliers, Metalcraft Technologies of Cedar City, Utah, has emerged […]
Pilot to attempt to break record for spins
Spencer Suderman will attempt to break the current Guiness World Reocrd of 78 spins in one flying session March 10 at the El Centro Naval Air Facility’s Annual Air Show March 12. Helping document the aerobatic pilot’s attempt is MyPOV360.com, an online retailer of wearable action cameras and accessories. The company has provided Suderman with […]
Gulfstream receives Epps Award
Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace is the recipient of the coveted Epps Aviation Award presented annually by the Atlanta Aero Club for outstanding aviation achievement for accomplishments that benefit the Georgia aviation community. The award was presented during the regular bi-monthly meeting of the club, which featured Delta’s President Ed Bastian as guest speaker. Pictured from left […]