The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has initiated an incentives-based membership drive where SAFE members are being tasked with recruiting new members. The goal of the Member-Get-a-Member campaign – dubbed The GAME PLAN – is to add 500 new members to the organization’s ranks before AirVenture in July, officials say.According to SAFE Chair […]
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Take your kids to work day backfires for JFK controllers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has put two employees at John F. Kennedy Airport Tower on administrative leave following an incident last month when a child was permitted to talk with pilots on an air traffic control frequency. “This lapse in judgment not only violated FAA’s own policies, but common sense standards for professional conduct. […]
Proposed tax hike would hurt Washington State’s bottom line
A proposed hike in the excise tax for aircraft in Washington State would hurt pilots, the aviation industry, and ultimately the state economy, officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association say. A report at AOPA.org notes: “House Bill 3176 would impose a .5% annual excise tax “for the privilege of using any aircraft in […]
International Seaplane Fly-In slated
If you’re planning to attend the 37th Annual International Seaplane Fly-In, slated for Sept. 9-12 at Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine, organizers say make your plans now. The fly-in is sponsored by the International Seaplane Fly-In Association. The non-profit organization’s main focus is to provide aviation education (and a whole lot of fun) to participants […]
Managing fatigue
Aviation insurance company USAIG and Alertness Solutions have introduced the first science-based fatigue and alertness management solution that is designed to reduce risk for aviation professionals. The Z-Coach Game Plan is web-based and available 24/7. It focuses on the individual, providing practical tools for each person to understand and manage their personal fatigue thresholds and […]
Wash your plane without water
Aero Cosmetics and WashWax.com have introduced their newest waterless aircraft wash product, the Wash Wax Mop. Designed to increase safety by eliminating the need for ladders, the patent-pending Wash Wax Mop also improves efficiency by saving time and reducing use of the Wash Wax All cleaning product, company officials say. Invented by Brian Phillips, founder […]
Nosewheel strut fails
This March 2008 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: Diamond DA-20. Injuries: None. Location: Spanish Fork, Utah. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During the initial climb after takeoff, the pilot heard a […]
Wright ‘B’ Flyer takes flight
Photograph Timothy Gaffney has been busy in San Antonio, documenting the build-up to the March 2 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first military flight at Fort Sam Houston. The Wright “B” Foundation sent two of its airplanes to participate in the celebrations. Wright “B” Flyer No. 001 took flight yesterday and Gaffney caught […]
Firms ask for compensation for lost business during Obama visit
Owners of several aviation firms in Hawaii say they want the federal government to compensate them $200,000 for lost business during President Barack Obama’s two-week holiday visit to Oahu in December, according to a recent AP report. A temporary no-fly zone was in effect over parts of the island while Obama and his family were […]