The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has put the call out for applicants for two programs focused on high school and college music students with a passion for aviation. FMA officials note they recognize the correlation between the hard work and skill required by learning to fly and learning music. “The path is unmistakable: Practice, precision, […]
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Wings Out West slated for Oct. 7
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the City of Prescott, Arizona, will co-host Wings Out West Oct. 7, 2017. The event will feature an aerial demonstration, static displays, an aeronautical tech fair, and a regional fly-in. Gates at Prescott’s Ernest A. Love Field will open to the public at 9 a.m., with the aerial demonstration taking place […]
Visiting the Maine Air Museum
As my wife Joan and I travel around the country in our motorhome, we are always looking out for aviation museums. As members of EAA Chapter 534, we have a keen interest in aviation. Our home chapter is at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, but during the summer we travel up the East […]
Time running out for FAA reauthorization
In an analysis on Air Transport World Online, Aaron Karp says not to hold your breath waiting for an FAA reauthorization bill, including major air traffic control (ATC) reform, to pass the US Congress in the next couple of months. “Avoiding a costly partial shutdown of FAA this autumn now seems the best one can […]
Aviation Design Challenge registration opens
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane has opened registration for the sixth annual 2018 Aviation Design Challenge. The first 110 high schools that enter the competition will receive complimentary “Fly to Learn” curriculum and software powered by X-Plane that teach aerodynamic and aviation engineering principles. The curriculum can be completed in approximately […]
FAA asks for comments on new Lycoming AD
The FAA has issued a request for comments on a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Lycoming engines. The AD, which requires an inspection of connecting rods and replacement of affected connecting rod small end bushings, was prompted by several reports of connecting rod failures resulting in uncontained engine failure and in-flight shutdowns […]
Less than 30 days left to claim $500 ADS-B rebate
The last day for aircraft owners to reserve one of the FAA’s $500 rebates for ADS-B Out compliance is Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Although the last day to make a reservation is Sept. 18, eligible aircraft owners who make a reservation by the deadline will still have time to complete the remaining steps in the […]
Drone flies 56 hours without refueling
The FAI has ratified a world record for flight duration for an experimental unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The VA001, an unmanned aircraft that looks like a glider but is powered by a diesel engine, successfully flew for 55 hours, 56 minutess non-stop and without re-fueling on Dec. 2, 2016. The flight took place at New […]
Girard receives Master Mechanic award
Dave Girard, technical sales manager at West Star Aviation has received the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award for 50 years as a mechanic. “I am humbled to have received this award from the FAA,” he said. “I started in this business as a teenager and now I work with an excellent group of experienced aviation […]