Gen. J.R. “Jack” Dailey, director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, will retire in January 2018. With 18 years as head of the museum, he is its longest-serving director. Dailey, a retired U.S. Marine Corps four-star general and pilot, assumed the duties of director in January 2000. As head of the museum, Dailey has […]
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New officers and directors for NASAO
Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) elected new officers and regional directors for 2018 during its 86th annual convention and trade show held in Point Clear, Alabama. Ronnie Mitchell, Aviation Division Director for the Nebraska Department of Transportation, was named Chairman of the NASAO Executive Board of Directors for 2017/18. Outgoing […]
NTSB alerts and videos focus on dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued two safety alerts to increase awareness among aircraft mechanics and pilots of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Safety Alerts SA-070 and SA-069 warn mechanics and pilots that the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning is generally overlooked and underestimated — a dangerous prospect given that many […]
Four steps to avoid a pilot deviation
The FAA Safety Team has released a new Fact Sheet, with an accompanying video (below), on avoiding pilot deviations. Pilot deviations can occur in several different ways, the fact sheet begins. Airborne deviations can result when pilots stray from an assigned heading, altitude, or instrument procedure, or if they enter controlled or restricted airspace without […]
University unveils new fleet at free community celebration
CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University will unveil its new fleet of aircraft Sept. 30, 2017, at a free community celebration that gives locals the opportunity to view new airplanes and helicopters, participate in flight simulation experiences, and enjoy a live concert at the hangar. SUU’s fleet of new red aircraft includes 10 Cirrus SR20s, […]
California teacher wins Crossfield Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has chosen Velvet Thomas, a third grade teacher at Golden Poppy Elementary School in Palmdale, California, as the 2017 A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of Year. The award will be presented to Thomas during the 55th Annual Enshrinement Dinner and Ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 28, 2017. The […]
Carpenter Avionics’ founder selected for Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame
SMYRNA, TENNESSEE – Robert L. “Bob” Carpenter, founder of Carpenter Avionics, an aviation services company based in the Nashville area, has been selected for enshrinement in the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame at its annual gala on Oct. 28, 2017, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. “Mr. Carpenter was a giant in the avionics industry, and he made […]
A classic airplane for a noble mission
By JOEL MEANOR The word came across the wire on Tuesday afternoon to fly a pup on what was forecasted to be a perfect Sunday morning. Jack called, asking me to fly with him on a dog mission to a place due west of us, Aspermont, Texas. After analyzing what would be my Sunday afternoon schedule […]
ADS-B proves vital in aftermath of hurricanes
ADS-B is helping air traffic controllers and emergency planners during disaster relief flights in the wake of the recent hurricanes, according to a new story by Dave Hughes, of the FAA’s NextGen Outreach and Reporting. In a recent post, Hughes shows how ADS-B helped air traffic controllers handle traffic in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey: […]