Jason DeCamillis of Ypsilanti, Mich., has wanted to learn to fly a plane ever since he was a child. However, he never thought that it would be possible because he is legally blind due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, a progressive condition that slowly affects his peripheral and night vision. “I have about 20° of central vision now, […]
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Monroe Regional Airport to close main runway in September
Runway 04/22 at Louisiana’s Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), the primary runway and the only one equipped with an ILS approach, will be closed for construction on Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. and remain closed for approximately 30 days. Pilots should monitor NOTAMs for the return to service date and time. Runway 14/32 (4,999 feet) is equipped […]
NASA to test ELTs by crashing 172
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Using a Cessna 172 dropped from a height of 100 feet, NASA’s Search and Rescue Mission Office will simulate a severe but survivable plane accident Wednesday, Aug. 26, to test emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). NASA Television will air live coverage of the test, which is scheduled to happen between 1 and 2 […]
Air Safety Institute releases new video on loss-of-control accidents
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video aimed at improving stall awareness and preventing loss-of-control accidents. “Margins of Safety: Angle of Attack Indicators” delivers a review of angle of attack (AOA), an introduction to the main types of AOA indicators available for general aviation pilots, and an […]
Museum hosts quilt show
WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. – The New England Air Museum is hosting its Fourth Annual “Flights & Fantasies” Quilt Show from Sept. 21-27. The show will feature an array of more than 150 quilts to be displayed among the museum’s collection of more than 80 historic aircraft and dozens of related exhibits. The one-week-only event is free to […]
Spirit Aeronautics receives turbine engine service ratings from FAA
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Spirit Aeronautics has fulfilled the requirements to expand its FAA Approved Capabilities List to include additional engine service ratings for turbine powered (jet) engines. The company now offers service on Pratt & Whitney JT-15, Pratt & Whitney PW545, Williams International FJ44-4, Rolls Royce AE 3007 and Honeywell (Garrett) TFE 731 engines. Spirit Aeronautics has […]
Flight sharing gets court hearing Sept. 25
A website that aims to bring ride-sharing to the skies is in a legal dogfight with federal regulators who want to clip its wings, according to a report on Politico. The site, Flytenow, designed to allow passengers to hitch rides with private pilots while divvying up the costs, was effectively shut down by the FAA last summer. […]
Pacific Northwest Aviation Museum opens
PASCO, Wash. — The Pacific Northwest Aviation Museum has opened its doors to the public for the first time. Located in the original, historic Naval Air Station Pasco Control Tower building, the museum has just started with renovations, guided tours and displays. Initially, the museum will only by open by appointment. Guided tours can be […]
FAA releases pilot drone reports
The FAA has released a new list of pilot, air traffic and citizen reports of possible encounters with remotely piloted aircraft, also known as drones and unmanned aircraft (UAS). The reports cover Nov. 13, 2014, through Aug. 20, 2015. Because pilot reports of unmanned aircraft have increased dramatically over the past year, FAA officials said […]