ATLANTA — Throughout the summer months, Hill Aircraft, an FBO at Fulton County-Brown Field (KFTY) is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The FBO, which began operations on Oct. 15, 1955, will culminate the summer’s festivities with a grand 60th anniversary event scheduled for Oct. 15, 2015. To celebrate and thank its customers, Hill Aircraft has planned prize giveaways for […]
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Harvard University studying pilot health
Researchers at Harvard University are conducting an anonymous pilot health study. The study, open to current and retired airline, will be used to research the environmental effects of the cockpit environment, including fatigue, air quality, radiation, noise, and more. To date, the study has pilots from over 23 countries participating. You can participate by going to PilotHealthStudy.org
Over-the-wing fueling nozzles offered
Hewitt, a manufacturer of aviation fueling products, hoses, and accessories, now offers Eagle over-the-wing fueling nozzles for small and medium-size business aircraft as well as helicopters.Weighing just over five pounds, the Eagle features: Stainless steel shaft and fasteners Polyurethane Handle Huard Quick-change swiveling spout design to accommodate two nozzle options Duck Bill spout for jet […]
Pictures of the day: Space Shuttle tour
Our good friend Albert Dyer sent in this photos, explaining: “Besides the traditional Florida attractions vying for your vacation time, for those with an airplane there is the Shuttle Facility Tour.” “Vic Krause flew his Cessna 180D to KEVB (New Smyrna Beach) to pick me up and talked about taking the tour over lunch,” Albert […]
Education and innovation the key to safer skies
By BRIAN WYNNE Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) or drones, have grown in the past few years from a niche tool to a must-have holiday toy and business asset. The increasing availability of this technology has led many new enthusiasts to take to the skies, sometimes in places where […]
San Diego pilots win Hayward Air Rally
An early summer heatwave in Northern California presented challenging flying conditions for 20 airplanes competing in the 51st annual Hayward Air Rally, held June 11-13. The longest continually-held flying event of the type in North America, this proficiency challenge offers aviators the opportunity to demonstrate their airmanship skills of fuel planning and cross-country flight without […]
Video: New accident case study released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Air Safety Institute has released “Final Approach,” the latest in a series of accident case studies. This episode explores the dangers of flying in low instrument conditions with a dwindling fuel supply. The January 2013 accident involved a Piper Arrow that struck trees while attempting to make a dead-stick emergency […]
New Avidyne software removes AD
Avidyne has received FAA certification of Release 10.1 software for the IFD540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems. Release 10.1 (R10.1) includes the software required to remove the Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) regarding limitations on GPS approaches with specific leg types that was issued in May to existing owners of Avidyne IFD540 systems. With the R10.1 upgrade, this AD can […]
Carbon Cub Builder Assist program launches
YAKIMA, Wash. — Backcountry aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters has launched a new builders assist program for the Carbon Cub. The Carbon Cub FX Builder Assist immerses new owners in the construction of the aluminum, steel and composite parts that make up the Carbon Cub, allowing the customer to know their aircraft in the way only an aircraft builder can, […]