VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft recently delivered another five new Piper Archer TX training aircraft to the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), under a joint Piper Aviation Career Alliance program. The Florida Institute of Technology’s College of Aeronautics took delivery of eight single-engine Piper Archer TX training aircraft earlier in 2013, and five so […]
Adopt-an-Airport volunteers needed at Washington airports
The Washington State Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers interested in preparing the 16 airports it manages across the state for the 2014 spring and summer flying seasons. As part of its Adopt-an-Airport program, WSDOT works with volunteer groups to assist with basic cleaning and routine maintenance of the airports. The maintenance work readies […]
Embry-Riddle to offer second MOOC on human factors in aviation accidents
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The mental and physical factors that contribute to aviation accidents will be examined during a free, massive open online course (MOOC) offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. Registration for The Human Factor in Aviation is open to the public. The class, which runs from April 7 to May 11, is limited to […]
Tailwind approach leads to crash
Aircraft: Quicksilver MX Sprint II Injuries: None. Location: Willits, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: It was the student pilot’s first solo flight in the airplane. He was attempting to land on a private dirt strip when the airplane encountered a tailwind, which caused the airplane to lose altitude and crash into trees some 20 feet short […]
Expectations and fixation
My first flight lesson was out of Virginia’s Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO), inside the Dulles Class B airspace. We took off and performed some air work in the practice area. Then we headed back toward the airport. My instructor told me to find the airport so he could show me how to do a pattern […]
SMO lawsuit dismissed
In a victory for general aviation, a U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit brought by the City of Santa Monica against the FAA to close Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in southern California. Santa Monica’s claim, filed in federal court in October 2013, asserted that when the city’s 1984 agreement with the […]
Sailplane racers to compete in Nationals
Sailplane racers will gather in Minden, Nevada, this June 10-19 to compete in the 18 Meter Nationals. “This contest will pit up to 60 pilots who will each day fly a weather-dependent course,” said Reba Coombs, contest manager. Each pilot will be towed aloft by airplanes to a predetermined release height and then dive through […]
FltPlan adds Velocity Weather by Baron Services News Release
FltPlan now offers Velocity Weather by Baron. The enhanced features include United States and Canadian radar, visible and Infrared (IR) Satellite, Surface Analysis and Echo Tops. FltPlan’s new weather data can be accessed on all devices including desktops, laptops, tablets and phones as well as the FltPlan Go apps. “Previously, we used weather provided by […]
Dallas Airmotive to consolidate operations
DALLAS – Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation company providing global MRO service and support for business aircraft turbine engines, has announced plans to begin a phased transition out of one of its three repair and overhaul locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The move will allow the company to consolidate portions of its turbine engine […]