The University Aviation Association (UAA) has awarded its William A. Wheatley Award for 2014 to Dr. Richmond Nettey. Nettey is Associate Dean, College of Applied Engineering, Kent State University. He has also served as the University’s Senior Academic Program Director of Aeronautics in the College of Technology. He also has co-authored the textbook, The American […]
Continental to offer diesel retrofits in China
Continental Motors Group now offers its CD-100 diesel series for the retrofit of existing aircraft in China. “We plan to support the growth of the Chinese pilot training market with a tailor-made concept. Flight schools will benefit from significantly lower cost operating a fleet of Continental diesel engines as compared to avgas powered aircraft,” said Ken Suda, […]
New comfort features for Flying Eyes sunglasses unveiled
AUSTIN, Texas — Flying Eyes Sunglasses have been updated with a 1 mm set of temples, along with the standard temples and strap system. These new temples make Flying Eyes easier to wear under a headset, as well as helmets used by cyclists, racing pit crews and equestrians. Additionally, Flying Eyes now have an updated […]
Wrong hose contributes to accident
Aircraft: Cessna 172RG. Injuries: None. Location: Lexington, Ky. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Upon arrival at the destination airport during an instructional flight, the landing gear did not fully deploy. Only the nose gear and the left main landing gear extended and locked in the down position. Both pilots reported they attempted to retract the landing gear, […]
Can you ignore the ADS-B 2020 mandate?
The Jan. 1, 2020 ADS-B mandate has a lot of aircraft owners wringing their hands and seeing red. For those of us at the recreational end of the aviating spectrum (which represents a great many aircraft), plunking down the money it’ll take to equip our aircraft to meet the mandate is not something we care […]
Anti-airport group victorious in Santa Monica
On Nov. 4, a ballot initiative to give the Santa Monica City Council more control over operations at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) in Southern California was approved by voters, signaling — for some — a death knell for the embattled airport. Measure LC allows the City Council to manage the airport as it sees […]
Granby Airport Pioneers Wall of Fame to be unveiled Nov. 20
On Thursday, Nov. 20, the Friends of the Granby Airport will unveil the Granby Airport Pioneers Wall of Fame at Granby Grand County Airport (GNB) in Colorado. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held inside the former airline terminal at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The Granby Airport Pioneers Hall of Fame recognizes […]
Bosco named UAA interim executive director
AUBURN, Ala. — Cassandra Bosco has been named interim executive director of the University Aviation Association (UAA). She takes up the responsibilities of retiring Executive Director Carolyn Williamson. Bosco was appointed to the position while the association begins the search process for its next executive director. Since 2004, Bosco has served as president of TailWinds […]
Fly It Forward Challenge set for March
To celebrate 100 years of female pilots in combat, Fly It Forward pilots will give free introductory flights to female military personnel and their daughters during the upcoming sixth annual Fly It Forward challenge organized by the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (IWOAW). The challenge is set for March 2-8, 2015. Since 2010, pilots from […]