The FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $3.685 million against NavWorx of Rowlett, Texas, for allegedly producing and selling ADS-B navigation units that did not meet FAA requirements and for allegedly misleading customers about those products. “The FAA has strict requirements for navigation units to ensure the reliability of the information they provide both […]
Affordable flight sim app now available for PCs and Macs
Take Off – The Flight Simulator by astragon Entertainment is now available for PC and Macs. The flight simulator, which has been available for mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads and phones and tablets using the Android operating system, now can be purchased on Steam for 6.99 Euro/5.99 USD. The version for Macs is available […]
Aircraft certification courses launch in January
SALINA — Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is expanding its offerings to provide much-needed education for professionals in the field of aircraft certification. Kansas State Polytechnic is launching a professional development program centered on the understanding and application of FAA regulations and processes used in aircraft type and production certification. The courses will be taught […]
JSfirm.com scholarships awarded
Three students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have been awarded the first JSfirm.com scholarships. JSfirm.com, an aviation-only job website, established the scholarships because of the need in the industry for more aviation professionals, especially pilots and mechanics, according to company officials. “ The scholarships were developed to target three high-demand aviation-related programs: Aviation Maintenance Science, Aerospace Engineering and […]
StandardAero expands PT6A services at KHOU
StandardAero has expanded its PT6A turboprop engine field services at its Houston Hobby Airport (KHOU) location. The expansion includes PT6A engine “on-wing” repairs, borescope inspections, hot section inspections, engine removal and installation.
Propeller separates from Sonex in flight
The private pilot, who was also the builder of the experimental, amateur-built Sonex, reported that, during initial climb for the local flight, about 3,000 feet mean sea level, the propeller separated from the airplane and fell to the ground. He turned the airplane toward an airport in Morganton, N.C., that had a longer runway than […]
Flying over the Golden Gate Bridge
Mitch Naegle of Santa Rosa, California, sent us this photo in response to our call for favorite pictures of 2017. He took the photo of himself flying a Cessna 172 over San Fransisco Bay on Oct. 23, 2017. Would you like to submit your photo for favorite pictures of 2017? You can on the form below […]
Red Bull in style
Dispatch from the Brickyard, Indianapolis, Indiana: I’m trying to decide if the 2014 California Avalon Cabernet or the 2017 Columbia Valley 14 Hands Merlot will go better with my goat cheese, pear, and micro arugula beet cup. Well, what the hell, it’s an open bar… I’ll start with the Cab and follow it up with the […]
Bremerton Aviation Center for Education in the works
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 406 in Bremerton, Washington, and the Port of Bremerton have signed an agreement to use the former Bremerton National Airport firehouse as an aviation education center. The Bremerton Aviation Center for Education (BACE) will provide an opportunity for hands-on learning for young people interested in a future in aviation. The facility […]