WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Next Generation Air Transportation System — known as NextGen — moved two steps closer to reality in late August when new programs became operational. The FAA deployed a new system called Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM), a scheduling tool that meters aircraft through all phases of flight in order to deliver the […]
Cirrus partners with college on workforce development program
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft has partnered with Lake Superior College to develop an Aircraft Assembly Pre-employment Program. The program is part of a Minnesota Job Skills Program Grant for workforce development and is aimed at recruiting, training and preparing low-income individuals for assembly jobs at Cirrus. The grant, awarded to Lake Superior College and […]
Silver Wings Fraternity to host convention in Oshkosh
The Silver Wings Fraternity will host its 2013 annual convention in Oshkosh, Wis., from Oct. 17- 20. The convention hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn on Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). President James McCarthy, LTC, USAF (Ret), said tours are scheduled at Sonex Aircraft Co. and the EAA Airventure Museum, as well as guest speakers. Silver […]
Skyport to host first regional Pilot Proficiency Project
In partnership with Redbird Flight Simulations, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) will present its first regional Pilot Proficiency Project at the Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas, on Oct. 26-27. The project brings proficiency training to pilots by combining safety forums, simulator training sessions, and more. Forums at Skyport will be presented […]
Concorde Battery now original equipment on new Pipers
Concorde batteries are now original equipment on all new 24-volt production Piper aircraft. According to Concorde Battery officials, in 2012 Piper Aircraft began the evolution, upgrading Mirage, Matrix and Seneca models to Concorde batteries. The transition is now complete, officials report, with Concorde batteries original equipment on all new production aircraft. RG24-20 (Piper P/N 601-923) is […]
Southeast Aviation Expo on final approach to GMU
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The third annual Southeast Aviation Expo (SEAE) will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. The event will showcase the latest aviation products, have a static aircraft display and educational sessions. The focus of the educational sessions on Friday will […]
Cessna celebrates first international TTx delivery
WICHITA, Kan. — Cessna Aircraft Co. is celebrating the first international delivery of the new Cessna TTx to a customer in Thailand. The TTx was certified in July. Kiatichai Monsereenusorn, managing director of Kiattana Transport, accepted his aircraft in a handover ceremony in Independence, Kansas, saying the TTx will allow him to quickly visit multiple […]
Unairworthy airplane, out of practice pilot proves fatal
Aircraft: Velocity RG. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Sanford, N.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 375-hour pilot had owned the airplane for seven years and in that time had flown it for a total of 24 hours. His last flight took place 18 months before the fatal accident. The airplane’s airworthiness certificate was issued in 1996. According […]
Do you fly an iPad?
Do you use an iPad in your flying? If so, how? What apps are on your iPad? What tricks or tools have you found that make it work better for you? Submit your comments below or send them to [email protected] and they may be featured in the Sept. 27 print issue of General Aviation News.