Aircraft: Cessna 152. Injuries: None. Location: Miami, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student and flight instructor reported that, during their preflight inspection, 4.5 quarts of oil was in the engine sump and the fuel tanks were full. Another quart of oil was added to the engine before takeoff. About 1 hour 40 minutes into the […]
GA reluctant to jump on NextGen bandwagon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA needs to take speedier action, as well as assure pilots and aircraft owners that expenditures for equipment will not significantly change for general aviation to move ahead to prepare for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), members of Congress were told in a hearing held Wednesday by the House Committee on Small […]
Redbird Challenge on final approach
Think you have mad pilot skills? Are you willing to prove it and possibly win a free trip to AirVenture? You can, if you enter the Flying Cup Challenge sponsored by Redbird Flight Simulations, Flying Magazine, Jeppesen and ForeFlight. Introduced at SUN ’n FUN, the challenge has proven popular with pilots. “Challenges are being flown […]
House approves $15.7 billion for FAA in 2015
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to provide $15.7 billion to the FAA in fiscal year 2015, representing a slight increase from the current $15.6 billion funding level. Significantly, the bill prohibits the imposition of aviation user fees and also fees for digital navigational charts, according to officials at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association […]
It’s another RV-12 for Sporty’s 2015 Sweepstakes
Sporty’s Sweepstakes airplane for 2015 is an all-new Van’s RV-12. The popularity of this aircraft in the 2014 Sweepstakes made it a natural choice for a second year, Sporty’s officials said. More than just a factory-built aircraft, the RV-12 features the Dynon Skyview system, including a large 10-inch screen, GPS, and Mode S transponder. A […]
Moore County Airport ready for U.S. Open Championships
CARTHAGE, N.C. – The Moore County Airport (SOP) has been preparing for the influx of an estimated 4,000 flights that will arrive and depart from the airport during the two weeks of the U.S. Open Championships. The airport recently completed an extensive renovation/expansion program as part of a long-term strategic plan and have further enhanced […]
Cessna kicks off third annual Discover Flying Challenge
WICHITA, Kan. – Cessna has kicked off the third annual Discover Flying Challenge (DFC) during a launch event here. Eight pilots will take part in this internship promoting general aviation and engaging aviation enthusiasts across the country. Six of the interns will fly Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft for summer-long excursions across the United States. The other two interns […]
Gross weight increases approved for Power90 conversion
SMYRNA, Tenn. — Just three months after completion of its second Power90 conversion to the GE H80 Engines, Smyrna Air Center reports the STC has been amended to allow for an increase of the Max Gross Takeoff Weight (MGTW) for the King Air C90 and E90 with the GE H80 engines installed. The amendment increases the King Air C90 […]
Rosen introduces sliding canopy for Van’s
Rosen Sunvisor Systems (RSS) has introduced the ARC Sunvisor assembly for Van’s RV 6-7-9 sliding canopy aircraft. Based on Rosen’s ARC sunvisor design, the sunvisor system provides Van’s RV 6-7-9 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 […]