The University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences has an acceptable Safety Management System (SMS), so says the FAA. In a March 9, 2016 letter the FAA stated, “The Federal Aviation Administration congratulates UND on this significant accomplishment in implementing a fully functional SMS in accordance with international requirements. Congratulations on your momentous […]
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GA advocates question leasing changes at SMO
GA advocates, including officials with the National Business Aviation Association, have responded to a “motion to dismiss” filed by Santa Monica city officials against a portion of a complaint filed with the FAA by Santa Monica Airport supporters, alleging numerous violations of the city’s federal obligations at the historic airfield. In the April 11 filing, Santa […]
Dolderer wins his first Red Bull Air Race
Germany’s Matthias Dolderer beat the elements, the obstacles and 13 of the world’s best pilots to become the first German ever to win a Red Bull Air Race at the second stop of the 2016 season in Spielberg, Austria. Despite gusts nearing 25 knots, Dolderer made the notoriously tricky track in Spielberg look easy and […]
GA supports emergency aid in Ecuador after earthquake
The KODIAK, built by Quest Aircraft Company of Sandpoint Idaho, has been delivering aid to earthquake-struck Ecuador and airlifting the injured to area hospitals. The versatile aircraft with STOL characteristics is used by businesses, owner-operators and governments for many duties, and for the important mission of providing assistance to people in need. That is exactly […]
SocialFlight’s Event of the Week: Round Valley Aviation Expo
This Saturday, April 30, will be the fourth annual Round Valley Aviation Expo at Springerville Municipal Airport (KJTC) in Arizona. The day will start with a pancake breakfast, then there will be free flights for kids, vintage aircraft, skydiving, raffles, a silent auction, craft and food vendors, and much more. Find events like this and many […]
NTSB slates Loss of Control Safety Seminar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board will highlight lessons learned from its investigations of general aviation accidents involving loss of control, during a seminar scheduled for 9 a.m., May 14, at the NTSB Training Center, in Ashburn, Virginia. The NTSB has partnered with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the FAA, for […]
FreeFlight Systems and CMD Flight Solutions complete ADS-B Out STC
FreeFlight Systems reports that engineering and certification company CMD Flight Solutions has obtained an AML STC for the installation of a FreeFlight 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor paired with Rockwell Collins’ TDR-94/94D transponders. The pairing is a cost effective way to help aircraft owners meet the ADS-B mandate, according to company officials. “We are pleased to be a […]
Raffle promises Ultimate Aviation Vacation
A lucky aviation enthusiast stands to win an unprecedented prize package thanks to a partnership between SUN ‘n FUN, Stallion 51 and Experience Kissimmee. Touted as the ACE Maker Raffle for the Ultimate Aviation Vacation, participants have a chance to win free admission and parking to SUN ‘n FUN 2017, plus airfare, hotel accommodations and […]
Cirrus partners with RocketRoute
Cirrus Aircraft and RocketRoute have introduced Flight Concierge, which will start operations in June, offering services to aircraft owners across Europe. Flight Concierge membership builds on RocketRoute’s flight planning software, helping pilots and aircraft owners manage all aspects of a flight, from ground transportation to catering to booking accommodations to securing overflight and landing permits and much […]