WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. – The New England Air Museum is hosting its Fourth Annual “Flights & Fantasies” Quilt Show from Sept. 21-27. The show will feature an array of more than 150 quilts to be displayed among the museum’s collection of more than 80 historic aircraft and dozens of related exhibits. The one-week-only event is free to […]
Spirit Aeronautics receives turbine engine service ratings from FAA
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Spirit Aeronautics has fulfilled the requirements to expand its FAA Approved Capabilities List to include additional engine service ratings for turbine powered (jet) engines. The company now offers service on Pratt & Whitney JT-15, Pratt & Whitney PW545, Williams International FJ44-4, Rolls Royce AE 3007 and Honeywell (Garrett) TFE 731 engines. Spirit Aeronautics has […]
One hard landing leads to another
The pilot reported that while taxiing for takeoff in the Cessna 172P for a local flight with passengers in Mitchellville, Md., the right rudder felt “stiff.” Once in the air, the rudder operated normally, however, the pilot’s first landing was “hard.” After picking up a second set of passengers, he noticed that while taxiing back […]
Picture of the day: A Texas sunset
Phil Thye sent in this photo, taken by Leah Thye, of a sunset at Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) in Texas.
Flight sharing gets court hearing Sept. 25
A website that aims to bring ride-sharing to the skies is in a legal dogfight with federal regulators who want to clip its wings, according to a report on Politico. The site, Flytenow, designed to allow passengers to hitch rides with private pilots while divvying up the costs, was effectively shut down by the FAA last summer. […]
Pacific Northwest Aviation Museum opens
PASCO, Wash. — The Pacific Northwest Aviation Museum has opened its doors to the public for the first time. Located in the original, historic Naval Air Station Pasco Control Tower building, the museum has just started with renovations, guided tours and displays. Initially, the museum will only by open by appointment. Guided tours can be […]
FAA releases pilot drone reports
The FAA has released a new list of pilot, air traffic and citizen reports of possible encounters with remotely piloted aircraft, also known as drones and unmanned aircraft (UAS). The reports cover Nov. 13, 2014, through Aug. 20, 2015. Because pilot reports of unmanned aircraft have increased dramatically over the past year, FAA officials said […]
Companies team to create on-demand drone service
FORT WORTH, Texas — Aero Kinetics has partnered with GridMeNow to incorporate its mobile, real-time tracking solutions into Aero Kinetics’ newest multi-rotor vertical takeoff and land (VTOL) remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), also known as drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). “We will essentially become the Uber of unmanned systems where UAS can be dispatched by mobile phone directly […]
ATP Higher Power Aviation receives FAA nod for ATP CTP course
DALLAS, Texas — ATP Flight School now offers the ATP CTP training program at its ATP Higher Power Aviation training center located near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW). In compliance with the new FAA regulation, the FAA-approved course combines ground and simulator training to prepare pilots for the airlines and is required training for the ATP certificate. […]