Aircraft: Piper Warrior. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Marana, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The non-instrument-rated pilot had amassed an estimated 185 hours of total flight experience, of which 7.3 hours were conducted at night over sparsely populated terrain. He had flown the route twice before in the day time. The accident flight was the first time […]
Plastic Fantastic P-51
By any number of surveys, the P-51 Mustang is one of the most admired airplanes in the history of aviation. Even though that statement sounds bold — on the verge of exaggeration — most readers will surely agree. Like most aviators, I’ve never flown in an original P-51, although I have flown in a light kit version called the […]
NBAA 2014 called ‘enormous success’
ORLANDO, Florida — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2014 Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014) was deemed an “enormous success, filled with announcements and product introductions,” according to NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “The exhibit floor and aircraft displays had lots of activity and excitement,” he continued. “The event once again showcased the industry’s size, diversity […]
OpenAirplane partners with Cirrus
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft is collaborating with OpenAirplane. Pilots who participate in the Cirrus factory approved initial and proficiency training will be offered rental credentials through OpenAirplane for the same model of Cirrus, without the hassle and expense of another checkout. With its universal checkout, OpenAirplane makes renting an airplane as easy as renting a car. Once […]
SAFE offers instant CFI insurance
For the first time, Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) aircraft liability insurance for CFIs is available almost instantly, without the long, drawn-out paper applications required for most other CFI policies. “SAFE members can now buy SAFE CFI insurance online, pay with a credit card and get confirmation of their new policy almost instantly, […]
Piper Seminole approved for Garmin GFC700
Piper Aircraft has received Type Certificate change approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin GFC 700 flight control system in the Garmin G1000-equipped twin-engine Seminole aircraft. “Moving the Seminole aircraft equipped with G1000 avionics to the Garmin GFC 700 is another step in giving buyers of new Piper airplanes the most modern cockpit experience possible,” […]
High-flying gift ideas from EAA
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The new Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) “Share your aviation spirit” catalog features ideas for the aviators on your holiday gift lists. The 44-page catalog is filled with clothing, movies and accessories. The catalog, featuring a cover photo of EAA member Jeff Russell’s vintage 1951 Piper Super Cub, contains many “Made […]
Self-serve fuel station now at GJT
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — West Star Aviation recently opened a self service refueling station at its Grand Junction (GJT) location. “We are excited to begin offering this new service to our customers in the Western Colorado area,” said Dave Krogman, General Manager, West Star Aviation, GJT. “We put a lot of effort into finding new and creative […]
ATP Training Program Syllabus released
The Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program Syllabus eBook, the latest addition to ASA’s Pilot’s Manual Series, provides an integrated flight and ground training course for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Airplane, and ATP-Restricted (ATP-R) Certification. This new syllabus meets FAA requirements per Advisory Circular (AC) 61-138, and can be used in conjunction with supporting ASA textbooks […]