Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 4 Fatal. Location: Veneta, Ore. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to several people at the airport, shortly after the airplane took off from the grass runway, the sound of the engine stopped. One witness reported that he saw the airplane fly over 100-foot-tall trees north of him at an altitude of about […]
Courting integrity for the long haul
My family is probably as dysfunctional and weird as any. Yet for all the squawking and sarcasm and occasional emotional outbursts, we still care for one another. You might even say we love each other. Certainly, there’s a sense of trust and acceptance that defies logic. I’m proud of that. I suspect most parents feel similarly […]
FAA issues guidance on ‘hazardous’ operations of model aircraft
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA today published a Federal Register notice on its interpretation of the special rules for model aircraft, in response to recent incidents involving the reckless use of unmanned model aircraft near airports and involving large crowds of people, according to officials with the agency. Compliance with these rules for model aircraft […]
Terrafugia begins two-person testing for flying car
May saw a major milestone for Terrafugia’s Transition development program: Two person flights. The Terrafugia test team has been putting the second generation Transition prototype, affectionately referred to as “D2” through its paces for about two years, alternating flight and drive testing and building confidence with the vehicle. Throughout that process, flights were conducted by […]
NATF reveals scholarship recipients
The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) has announced the winners of its Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship, Pioneers of Flight Scholarship, Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship and the NATA Business Scholarship. NATF annually awards academic and flight training scholarships to assist outstanding candidates in the pursuit of careers in aviation service […]
Snap-On introduces cordless tool kit
Snap-on Industrial has introduced the 18 Volt Ni-Cad Master Cordless Tool Kit, a cordless system that drives, drills, cuts, greases and lights — all powered by a single battery and a single charger. The kit includes:• Drill Driver (CDR6850DB)• Impact Wrench (CT6850DB)• Reciprocating Saw (CTRS6850DB)• […]
Rosen debuts Lancair Evolution system
Rosen Sunvisor Systems has introduced the ARC Sunvisor Assembly for Lancair Evolution aircraft. Based on Rosen’s ARC sunvisor design, the sunvisor system provides Lancair Evolution aircraft owners flexible, multi-axis sun attenuation, stowage, glare reduction and pilot comfort during standard cockpit flight operations, according to company officials. The ARC sunvisor system is designed to mount onto the Evolution […]
Latest edition of Instrument Procedures Handbook released
The latest edition of the Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8083-16) is now available from ASA in print and eBook formats. This handbook supersedes the previous edition (FAA-H-8261-1A), which was last updated in 2007. Designed as a technical reference for all pilots who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the national airspace system, the Instrument Procedures […]
CTI Professional Flight Training selects Diamond Aircraft
CTI Professional Flight Training has selected the Diamond DA20-C1 (pictured above) as its primary trainer and the Austro Engine-powered DA42 (pictured below) as its complex, multi-engine trainer. Diamond Regional Distribution Centre Premier Aircraft Sales of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, negotiated the agreement, which includes training, support and acquisition of a fleet of 22 aircraft plus 10 options […]