OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Garmin GPS 155 receiving FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization, the industry’s first FAA TSO-C129 approach approved IFR GPS receiver. The GPS 155 TSO received FAA TSO approval Feb. 16, 1994, which set the bar for future technological GPS advancements in aviation, Garmin officials […]
National fundraising campaign for Wright Company factory site to be studied
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Heritage Alliance will commission a feasibility study to evaluate the potential for a national fundraising campaign for the Wright Company factory site. The goal of the fundraising campaign would be to secure the historic Wright Company buildings for future use as a unit of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National […]
Wipaire gains new leadership in engineering, manufacturing
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire, Inc. has named new leaders to its engineering and manufacturing management. Tim Hendrickson was appointed Wipaire’s new director of manufacturing, while Chris Woken was named engineering manager. Hendrickson brings over 15 years of manufacturing expertise to Wipaire, according to company officials. “Tim brings knowledge and experience from working at large […]
Low-time pilot ground loops C180
Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: None. Location: Conroe, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight instructor, who occupied the right seat, allowed the private pilot to practice landings in the tailwheel airplane. During the second landing, the plane veered sharply off the runway centerline. The flight instructor took over the controls but was unable to regain directional […]
House passes sleep apnea bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed H.R. 3578 to ensure the FAA conducts an open rulemaking process before making changes to medical certification requirements for pilots with sleep disorders.
RANS S-20LS Raven now available
The S-20 Raven from RANS debuted at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo last month. According to company officials, “After many requests for both the kit and our ready-to-fly model of the S-20 – we’ve streamlined the ordering for this up and coming addition to the RANS family.” So, whether you want ready-to-fly or kit, RANS has you covered.
Link: A Skosh of Paranoia
A fatal stall/spin accident, reconstructed by AOPA, led to a discussion between friends and was capped off by an interested blog post titled, “A Skosh of Paranoia” by Ron Rapp at the House of Rapp blog. As is often said, a good pilot is always learning. Do yourself a favor and wander over to Ron’s site for a read.
Space Shuttle exhibit to open Feb. 26 in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio — National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will be cleared for liftoff when the museum’s new Space Shuttle Exhibit opens to the public on Feb. 26.
How fracking helps General Aviation
Airportpros just published an article describing boom times at airports near shale oil fields such as the Bakken play in North Dakota. From the article: