By Clifton Stroud, FAA NextGen Outreach and Reporting Adrian Eichhorn is passionate about aviation. When he isn’t flying as a first officer with JetBlue based out of Boston, he’s flying his 1962 P35 Beechcraft V-Tail Bonanza based at Manassas Regional Airport, close to his home in Northern Virginia. Eichhorn bought the Bonanza in 1988 and […]
Daher adds to TBM family
At the 2017 SUN ‘n FUN, Daher unveiled the TBM 910 as the newest member of its TBM business turboprop aircraft family, succeeding the TBM 900 version with the incorporation of a next-generation integrated flight deck, along with cabin interior and safety enhancements. Key changes are the TBM 910’s Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck, which succeeds […]
Young Artists Contest looks ‘Beyond the Clouds’
The winners of the 2017 FAI Young Artists Contest are two youngsters from India and one from Russia. The 2017 theme of “Beyond the Clouds” inspired children from ages 6 to 17 from all FAI Member countries, according to FAI officials. “We see almost every aspect of clouds, except what they look like from above,” said FAI contest […]
GAMA applauds EASA’s CS-23 rule
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) hailed the launch of the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) CS-23 final rule, calling it a true breakthrough for the general aviation sector. The new CS-23 framework will dramatically improve how easily new safety technologies and products can be developed and made available to customers, according to GAMA officials. […]
Piper M600 approved for Hartzell five-blade prop
VERO BEACH, Florida — Piper Aircraft reports that the Piper M600 has received approval from the FAA for the Hartzell five-blade composite swept tip propeller. The five-blade composite propeller, designed specifically for the Piper M600, features thin, maximum efficiency airfoils, providing the opportunity for increased performance, according to company officials. “The Hartzell propeller five-bladed prop design not […]
Cessna 140 flips during emergency landing
The pilot made an emergency landing on a highway near Mize, Mississippi, due to weather conditions. During the landing roll, the Cessna 140 struck a highway sign, flipped upside down, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off-airport precautionary […]
15-year-old awarded 10-year volunteer pin at SUN ‘n FUN
SUN ‘n FUN Board member Steve Thomas presents Jacob Lutz, long-time volunteer Harry Silcox’s grandson, his 10-year volunteer pin. According to Harry, Jacob started volunteering when he was just 5 years old, helping in Main Registration by carrying the program books into the office, as well as hauling keyboards and other equipment into the old Florida […]
Getting an idle aircraft flying again
Q: We have a Piper Navajo PA-31-350 that has not flown in three to four years, but maintenance has been done on it continually. During intervals the engines were started and run up. What are the requirements as to the engines (or the aircraft itself) if it has not flown for three or four years? Are there any Service […]
51% feel election will benefit aviation industry
JSfirm.com recently released its Hiring Trends Survey for 2017. Of those surveyed, over 51% feel the presidential election will have a positive impact on the aviation industry, while 6% believe the election will have a negative effect. “The survey results indicate a thriving aviation job market,” said Jeff Richards, JSfirm.com operations manager. “We are busy. New companies […]