The FAA has withdrawn a change to a rule that would have permitted a wider use of aviation training devices for instrument flight training in the U.S. — because the rule received two adverse comments. Published on Dec. 3, 2014, the rule would have let pilots credit up to 20 hours of instrument time in an Advanced […]
Cirrus reports 2014 deliveries drive strongest performance in six years
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft reports that new aircraft shipments in 2014 were the best company performance since 2008, with the Cirrus SR22 maintaining its position as the best-selling airplane in its segment for the 12th year in a row. New deliveries for 2014 totaled 308, a 12% increase over 2013. Cirrus Aircraft has now delivered more […]
Efforts underway to return Eisenhower’s ‘Columbine II’ to the air
A Bridgewater, Virginia, company is exploring the possibility of returning President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “Columbine II” to the air. The 1948 USAF Lockheed C-121A Constellation — the first presidential aircraft to be called “Air Force One” — is presently languishing in the Arizona desert. Dynamic Aviation, which offers a variety of aviation services to government and commercial […]
FAA expands RPA airspace in North Dakota
The FAA has expanded the airspace for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in North Dakota. Two Certificates of Waiver or Authorization (COAs) awarded to the Northern Plains UAS Test Site “greatly expand” the airspace available for research flights to most of northeastern North Dakota, according to FAA officials. FAA officials add that they soon expect to […]
NavWorx unveils ADS-B solution for experimentals and LSAs
NavWorx has introduced its ADS600-EXP Universal Access Transceiver (UAT), an ADS-B technology solution for Experimental and Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) aircraft owners, which performs to the requirements of the FAA’s ADS-B rule. The ADS600-EXP meets the mandatory performance requirements of TSO-C154c for aircraft operating in the U.S, and transmits SDA=2 and SIL=2. The new product is based on the […]
AV8 MRO acquires Hawker landing gear inventory
HOUSTON, Texas — AV8 MRO recently acquired a multimillion-dollar inventory of Hawker landing gear and parts, increasing their parts inventory and bringing the number of complete ship sets of landing gear for all series to 13. AV8 MRO will acquire Duncan Aviation’s Hawker landing gear inventory and provide landing gear exchange and overhaul options to Duncan […]
Super Cub ground loops
The pilot was attempting to land the Piper Super Cub at Worland, Wyo. During the landing roll he ground looped, causing structural damage to the left wing. The NTSB determined the probable cause was the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.. NTSB Identification: WPR13CA114 This February 2013 accident report is provided by the […]
Picture of the day: Mackinac Bridge
Daniel St Andrew sent in this photo from the air of Mackinac Bridge in Michigan.
App eases search for airport courtesy cars
On his annual trip to Oshkosh last year, long-time pilot Glenn Brasch flew his newly completed RV-9A, aptly named “10-10-22” for the years, months and days it took him to build the airplane. Flying from Arizona, he made it in one day, but initially planned an overnight stop. As part of that planning process, he […]