WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sequestration is a danger to the National Airspace System (NAS). That is the message National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Paul Rinaldi delivered Tuesday to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, for its hearing examining the upcoming FAA reauthorization and issues in modernizing and operating the nation’s airspace. Rinaldi emphasized the urgent […]
Challenger Learning Center hosts career day
On Nov. 7, the Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District One in South Carolina hosted the fourth annual Aerospace Career Day. Aerospace Career Day provides high school students an opportunity to meet with representatives from aerospace companies to learn about career options in the aerospace industry. They can also meet with representative from […]
RPA flights to take off in New Jersey
The New Jersey Institute of Technology will conduct test flights of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) over the Atlantic Ocean Nov. 20-21 from the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, N.J. NJIT is conducting RPA flights over the Atlantic Ocean to test the feasibility of safely integrating RPAs into the public airspace, as well as assess […]
Legend Cub adds ADS-B compliant system
American Legend Aircraft Co. has installed an ADS-B system in its Legend Cub. The installation, which meets the FAA’s 2020 mandatory compliance requirements for ADS-B equipage, incorporates a FreeFlight Systems Model 1201 WAAS GPS sensor and a Trig Avionics Mode S and 1090ES ADS-B Out capable transponder. The ADS-B solution allows Legend Cub operators to take advantage […]
Weather reporting system at S52 to be reactivated
Weather reporting is still coming to the Methow Valley State Airport (S52) in Washington state, despite unexpected delays. Last year, the Washington State Department of Transportation listened to community feedback, and began the process to reactivate a decommissioned, privately-owned weather reporting system for use at the Methow Valley State Airport in Winthrop. The currently deactivated […]
Garmin offers G3X touchscreen
Now available is Garmin’s new 7-inch G3X Touch display option for experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft. The newest addition to the G3X Touch family features a high-resolution touchscreen display, which complements the existing 10.6-inch G3X Touch system, offering new panel design options and added redundancy, according to company officials. Pilots and homebuilders have a number of installation options with the […]
Runway incursion kills three
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Owls Head, Maine. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to takeoff at night and collided with a private ground vehicle that was crossing the runway. The impact tore off the airplane’s right elevator. The pilot continued with the takeoff, then turned to the left. Witnesses said the […]
The right tool for the right task
In a closet at my grandfather’s house, there is a toolbox. It’s a long, narrow rectangular thing, not at all like a toolbox you might find in the local home improvement store today. It’s made of wood with strong, steel hinges and an equally robust hasp, all of which have been worn by time. My grandfather […]
New book highlights Alaska’s bush pilots
Next in Arcadia Publishing’s Images of Aviation series is “Alaska’s Bush Pilots” from author Rob Stapleton with the Alaska Aviation Museum. The book showcases more than 200 vintage images of bush pilots and their role in Alaska’s history. Bush pilots are known as rough, tough, resourceful people who fly their aircraft into tight spots in […]