WICHITA — The first production unit of Cessna’s new Citation M2 has reached the milestone of wing and fuselage mating. Certification is expected in the second half of 2013. “The M2 program is progressing well, and we are all looking forward to advancing to the certification process and starting customer deliveries,” said Dick Friesen, Cessna […]
Paragon Network adds Detroit FBO
The Paragon Network continues to grow its membership of independent FBOs with the addition of Metro Flight Services at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). Located just outside of downtown Detroit, Metro Flight boasts a staff with more than 100 years of experience serving general aviation travelers. A wide range of amenities include heated hangar space, onsite […]
NC Aviation Museum slates fly-in
The North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame is hosting its Annual Fly-in June 8 at the Asheboro Airport (HBI). Admission is $5 per person with kids 6 or younger admitted free. According to officials, the museum does not receive any funds from the state or local governments and relies on this event as […]
WINGsRealityEDU launches online flight review ground school
WINGsRealityEDU has launched a new Online Flight Review Ground School. According to WINGsRealityEDU Co-founder, Michael Lessard, “Our objective in the Online Flight Review Ground School is to improve the pilot’s flight review experience by providing comprehensive training on the subject matter that continues to dominate the accident and incident statistics. Delivering interesting and focused training […]
New members named to NAFI board
Illinois businessman Rick Todd and Congressman Sam Graves have joined the board of directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors. Graves, R-Missouri, is a pilot and sixth-generation family farmer who serves on the House Transportation Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee, which oversees civil aviation, including the FAA, the Transportation Security Administration and the National Transportation Safety […]
Lack of experience leads to rough landing
Aircraft: Zenith CH-701. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Puyallup, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot had logged more than 5,580 hours, but only seven in a Zenith. The purpose of the flight was to familiarize himself with the newly-built airplane. At the time of the accident, the pilot had logged just four hours […]
What are the best options for overhaul?
What I’m saying is, the total time on the engine would continue in the logbook and some of the major components that may have needed or required replacement will go uninspected, leaving lots of questions as to the reliability of continued operation.
Headliner at Virginia Festival of Flight was the weather
By DEWITT WHITTINGTON SUFFOLK, Va. — After a year of planning, the weather along the Mid-East Coast had the last laugh this past weekend. Saturday, May 4, dawned, barely, with a 1,000-foot ceiling and a blustery 15 to 25 mph wind. Dozens of excited volunteers, including a large contingent of Civil Air Patrol cadets, eagerly […]
Kansas Congressman introduces legislation to revitalize GA
Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas, has introduced the Light Aircraft Revitalization Act (LARA), which would cut regulations on the general aviation industry. He said in a prepared release that he hopes the bill will “improve safety, decrease costs, and free private-sector innovation.” The bill is cosponsored by Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., Sam Graves, R-Mo., Todd Rokita, R-Ind., […]