It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a potentially deadly combination. A Purdue University study of 10 Indiana GA airports found that animals can gain easy access to runways and infield areas, increasing the likelihood of planes striking those animals. Animal strikes received national attention in January. Commercial pilot and Purdue alumnus Charles “Sully” Sullenberger […]
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South Carolina county seeks ways to make its airport fly
The Horry County Department of Airports is looking for suggestions on how to attract traffic and revenue to the Conway-Horry Airport. The department decided in June that it would continue to run the airport’s FBO and fueling operations until the economy picked up and better proposals for taking over the operations would come in, but […]
Experimental ‘type ratings’ issued to Viper pilots
Viper Aircraft Corp. pilot Alain Garcia and professional test pilot Len Fox of L.A. Fox Unlimited have received their Authorized Experimental Aircraft certificates in the Viperjet aircraft. “To my knowledge, Viper Aircraft is the first experimental aviation company in its class to receive an Authorized Experimental Aircraft certificate,” said Scott Hanchette, president. “It is, in […]
Build A Plane to host Teachers’ Day at AirVenture
Build A Plane will sponsor Teacher’s Day at EAA AirVenture later this month. The July 28 event will expose teachers to a variety of programs and curricula that allow educators to put aviation in classrooms, from kindergarten through high school grades. Teachers from across the United States are expected to participate. “We are amazed how […]
Exhibit honors World War II aces
The Museum of Flight in Seattle is the home of the American Fighter Aces Association and holds their collections and archives. A new exhibit draws from this valuable resource to portray the World War II military experience of fighter ace Maj. James C. Stewart and fellow pilots in the famous 56th Fighter Group – acclaimed […]
199-pound O200 from TCM
Mobile, AL – Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) introduced its O200 Lightweight Engine for sale to the Piston Aircraft market. The O200 Lightweight Engine line is purpose-built for the Light Sport and Kit Aircraft markets. (O200 spec sheet). “The O200 Lightweight Engine offers aircraft builders a certified and pedigreed engine that is lighter in weight without […]
FAA names new chief counsel
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt has appointed David Grizzle as the new FAA chief counsel. Grizzle comes to the FAA following a 22-year career with Continental Airlines, Inc. From 2005 to 2008 he served as senior vice president of customer experience. From 1986 to 2004 he served in other leadership positions at the airline, including senior […]
Mock crash deals with real safety issues
An emergency drill at Massachusetts’ Beverly Airport, which simulated a plane crash, was a definite learning experience for emergency responders. A report by Bobby Gates in the Beverly Citizen details the training exercise, which is the first of its kind at the airport, at www.wickedlocal.com/beverly/news/business/x135718735/Mock-crash-at-Beverly-Airport-deals-with-real-safety-issues
Wind tunnel tests Learjet 85 model
The Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research recently performed tests for the new Learjet 85 midsize business jet. In May, Bombardier conducted low-speed testing at NIAR for the Learjet 85 aircraft with an 11% model. Designed to provide a larger cabin than any existing midsize bizjet, the […]