The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released the Safety 1st General Aviation Misfueling Prevention Program, a free, online-based awareness program for pilots, line service professionals, FBO general managers, and customer service representatives. The program consists of four different misfueling informational tracks, resources and certificates of completion. “Misfueling prevention is a core part of the […]
Pentastar Aviation adds Citation models to STC on iPad yoke mounts
WATERFORD, Mich. — Pentastar Aviation has expanded its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) on the articulating yoke mount for Apple iPad to include Cessna Citation models. The update of the FAA Approved Model List (AML) allows Pentastar Aviation to install the specially engineered iPad mounts on Citation 500, 550, S550, 560, and 560XL model aircraft. “With technology ever […]
Continental Motors names new VP of Sales and Customer Service
MOBILE, Ala. — Robert Boggan has joined Continental Motors as Vice President, Sales and Customer Service. Boggan will be responsible for sales and customer service for all divisions of Continental Motors Group, including Continental Motors, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama; Continental Motors Services in Mobile and Fairhope, Alabama; United Turbine in Miami, Florida; Continental Motors, San Antonio […]
Bellanca suffers fuel starvation during transition from auxiliary tank
The Bellanca 17-30A was cruising at 8,500 feet when the engine experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot switched the fuel selector from the auxiliary tank to the left main fuel tank. During the transition, the engine experienced another loss of power. The pilot was unable to restore the power, so he shut down […]
Pictures of the day: A pre-deployment flight
Travis McCrea sent in these photos, taken at Friday Harbor, Wash., by his brother, Cole Pielop. “My brother and I flew around the San Juan islands before his ship was deployed from Bremerton,” Travis noted.
Tip: Staying current at 85
Lee Beery from Kelseyville, Calif., sent in this tip: I have a very simple way to stay current that will work for everyone. I have printed on strips of light cardboard “flight tasks” we have all had to do at one time to become licensed pilots. Because I like aerobatics, I have a few of […]
GA reacts to proposal to privatize ATC
While the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday is being touted as a plan for the future of U.S. aviation, it could create dire consequences for the future of personal recreational flying in our nation. That’s a warning from officials at the Experimental Aircraft Association. The legislation […]
Deadliest Job Interview
Reality TV strikes again — this time with Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Job Interview. In the first episode, which aired Friday, Jan. 29, we followed Ron Vargas to South Africa. Ron’s goal is to become a bush pilot. He’s in South Africa to train with Milne “CC” Pocock, owner of Bush Air. The show isn’t just about flight training. […]
Three receive Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Awards
LINCOLN, NEB. — Joe Huffman, Sr., an FAA Certification Engineer with Duncan Aviation, and Bernard Michael, a former long-time technician with Duncan Aviation, were recently honored as recipients of the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. The Nebraska Aviation Mechanics Seminar committee and the FAA presented them with the awards at a banquet Jan. 29. The […]