ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Front Range Executive Flight Training (FREFT) has revised its flight-training curriculum to include the crosswind training provided by Crosswind Concepts (CC) as supplemental instruction and evaluation for all primary students and instructors. Bill Heiss, FREFT’s Director of Training, said the school made the change because CC’s Xwind flight simulator sessions dramatically accelerated the learning curve […]
Misplaced fuel selector valve brings down Piper
The pilot of the Piper Saratoga was conducting a GPS instrument approach near Stafford, Virginia, with the autopilot engaged when the engine lost power. He adjusted the airplane to obtain the best-glide airspeed and tried to troubleshoot the problem, but was unable to restore engine power. He chose to land in a nearby field because […]
Picture of the day: SuperCub mini
Rob White sent in this photo, explaining, “This well-flown PA-18 SuperCub is actually 1/3 of full scale size. Flies exactly like the real thing though.”
Air Boss: Keeping airshows and fly-ins safe
By AMELIA REIHELD. Ever flown into AirVenture at Oshkosh? SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida? Any of the major fly-ins around the country? If so, you’ll know it’s true: Air bosses rock! I’d flown into the two big events several times, and marveled at the Air Traffic Control at both places. People wearing bright pink polo […]
Result Of CEH lawsuit settlement: Were there any?
By DEAN BILLING. Late in 2011, a little known environmental organization, perhaps totally unknown in aviation circles, Center For Environmental Health (CEH) filed a lawsuit against “30 companies that sell and/or distribute lead-containing aviation gas (avgas) at 23 California airports, calling on the companies to provide safer alternative fuels.” At the time, there was some fanfare in […]
Fast Aviation launches HangarSwap.com
SANFORD, Fla. – Fast Aviation has launched a Seller Program – HangarSwap.com – to connect buyers and sellers of aircraft parts. Membership to HangarSwap.com is free (until the end of the year) and takes a 3% commission when your listing is sold. “No hidden fees or anything extra,” says Fast Aviation CEO Rachel Payne. “It […]
FAA launches NextGen update website
The FAA has launched a NextGen Update website that covers the latest information on accomplishments and plans as of March 10. It starts with new videos from FAA officials, as well as lots of links, videos and more. A general aviation specific page can be found here.
ACONE to present Cabot Award
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will present the Godfrey L. Cabot Award to Abe Karem on Friday, June 5, 2015 in Boston. The Godfrey L. Cabot Award will be presented to Karem to honor his lifetime of innovation creating remotely piloted, unmanned aerial vehicles (RPA). His designs have fundamentally defined the basic configuration for the majority […]
Buzz Aldrin and Dick Rutan to join ThinkGlobal Flight’s departure
BURBANK, Calif. — On June 13 Think Global Flight (TGF) begins its around the world flight to promote education. The TGF crew, Capt. Judy Rice and navigator Fred Nauer, will recognize donors and volunteers before their noon departure in a Citation Mustang. As part of the event, a fund-raising Citation flight for five people will be auctioned […]