The University of Cincinnati – Clermont College Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot Training Program has received iauthority from the FAA to certify its graduates for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Certification (R-ATP). The R-ATP authority allows graduates to fill airline first-officer positions with reduced total flying experience shortly after graduation, according to officials.. “Not only […]
NH Aviation Museum sets homebuilt fly-in
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will hold a fly-in Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. All aircraft are welcome, with a special parking area for experimental aircraft, according to museum officials. There will be activities throughout the day, including fabric covering of a Kitfox aircraft […]
Guardian Mobility launches rental program
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada — Guardian Mobility, a supplier of tracking avionics, has launched a new rental program for Automatic Flight Following (AFF) for fixed and rotary wing customers. Subscribers will receive a portable Guardian G3 tracking unit with antenna, which offers a configurable tracking-reporting interval; has very low power consumption; and is portable from one aircraft to another with minimal installation time. The […]
Pacific Coast Avionics receives Garmin award
PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Coast Avionics has received Garmin’s 2014 Top 10 Elite Platinum Dealer Award. “Even though this is our 19th year in a row, each time we are presented with this prestigious award, it becomes more special than the last,” said Dewey Conroy, vice president and COO. “With there being over 800 […]
Off-runway takeoff damages Cessna
The pilot of the Cessna 180 attempted to takeoff from the grass area between the taxiway and runway at Nervino, Calif. The plane was equipped with large bush wheels. During the takeoff roll, a rock was thrown up by the wheels and it struck the left horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot […]
Picture of the day: A flying thank you
Photographer Matt Genuardi, who worked on the staff of SUN ‘n FUN Today at this year’s fly-in, captured this photo of Jay Sabot’s Lancair Legacy during the show. It reads: “Dad! N26XY is flying! With all the models you gave me as a child + your love and encouragement kept me trying. This is for […]
Do something
Frederick, Maryland, has an amenity often missing in my home town: Sidewalks. Where I live they’re spotty at best. Hence, it’s common for walkers to get into a gasoline powered vehicle which they drive to a place where they can walk without undue risk of being hit by a car, or a truck, or perhaps […]
South Carolina adopts GA maintenance sales tax exemption
South Carolina has taken an important step in attracting general aviation activity to the state, with passage of a sales tax exemption on parts and supplies used in repairing or reconditioning aircraft. Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to sign the bill in the coming days. The National Business Association (NBAA), the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA), […]
New map depicts meteorological towers in Pennsylvania
PennDOT’s Bureau of Aviation has developed a new tool for pilots that have low altitude flying requirements — a web-based, interactive map depicting Meteorological Towers (MET) and other tall structures in Pennsylvania. The map of METs, which can be found at the bureau’s webpage, provides pilots with useful flight information and adds an additional layer […]