The Cirrus SR20 was captured on airport surveillance cameras as the pilot attempted to land in Bolingbrook, Ill. A review of the video revealed that the plane touched down multiple times about halfway down the runway. During the go-around, witnesses reported that they observed the SR20 depart the runway and make a left turn at […]
Inhofe continues fight for pilots’ rights
It’s hard to imagine that general aviation has a better friend in government than Senator James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma). An active pilot for 60 of his 80 years, Inhofe is truly “one of us” and at this year’s AirVenture, as in the past 36 consecutive years, he camped in the North 40 at his usual spot near Runway […]
Crowd gathers at dawn at KGMU for FOD walk
GREENVILLE, S.C. — On Saturday, Aug. 29, 64 people saw the sun rise at the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina, while volunteering to do a clean sweep of the runways, taxiways and ramp areas. “Greenville really takes aviation safety seriously. I have never seen so many people come out to help with a […]
Pilots to attempt Ultralight Guinness World Record
On Saturday, Oct. 10, the World Ultralight Fly-In will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the first worldwide ultralight “fly-in.” The event, put together by Dayton Ultralights with the help of members of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 48 in Moraine, Ohio, is open to all pilots who fly aircraft classified as ultralight […]
AFA Flying Services takes off
SANFORD, Fla. — AFA Flying Services has opened its doors at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to provide general aviation maintenance and storage in a 7,000-square-foot hangar. The privately-owned management company offers an array of general aviation maintenance and storage, as well as ground support services to the greater Central Florida general aviation community. It specializes in Cessna, Cirrus and […]
Latest FAA Safety Briefing online
The September/October 2015 issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now online. The issue focuses on general aviation instrument flight training and IFR proficiency. Articles address the importance of having both the right physical and mental flying skills required in today’s challenging IFR environment, as well as a provide a review of the regulatory landscape designed to […]
Pilot to discuss epic Searey flight
Michael Smith will give a presentation Sept. 11 on his epic Searey flight from Melbourne, Australia, to Central Florida. His presentation will be held at the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake. He’ll be available to answer questions and chat about what it takes to fly a Searey nearly around the world, according to officials with […]
Ametek partners with Kellstrom
WILMINGTON, Mass. – The Sensors and Fluid Management Systems (SFMS) business unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense has appointed Kellstrom Materials as its exclusive partner for providing authorized AMETEK surplus products and exchange services. Kellstrom Materials, a provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, logistics, and supply chain management solutions, will maintain an inventory of overhauled AMETEK […]
RV-6 hits power lines
Witnesses reported observing the RV-6 traveling very low and fast over terrain near Williams, Calif. They then saw the airplane disappear behind a hill, followed by rising black smoke. During the post-accident on-site examination, the lowest wire of a high-tension power line that crossed over a shallow valley was found broken, and a fragment of […]