Astronaut Nicole Stott, an Embry-Riddle alumna and trustee, will bring her expertise and enthusiasm to Embry-Riddle July 28 to Aug. 3 to lead one of the university’s summer programs for the first time. Stott is one of Embry-Riddle’s most notable graduates, with two space shuttle flights and a three-month mission on the International Space Station […]
Inadequate flare, hard landing
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Bar Harbor, Maine. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was undergoing a flight review at the time of the accident. During the approach to landing he used 20° of flaps and attempted to side-slip the airplane. While beginning the landing flare the plane encountered a gust of […]
Aviation camp creates aviators
By STEVE SCHAPIRO When Blake Schuette was 10 years old she didn’t know much about aviation or airplanes. Today, the Auburn University junior is a double major in aviation management and business management. She is president of the school’s flight team and is completing her CFI rating — and she owes it all to one […]
Courtesy car fuels science club
By SAVERN LAU Campers and other students in the area can continue exploring the many aspects of aviation throughout the year, by participating in the Central Jersey Aviation Education Science Club (CJAESC). Based at Alexandria Airport, the club educates students about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through aviation. The club is open to all […]
Continental extends TBOs up to 400 hours
Continental Motors has increased TBO up to 400 hours on Gold Standard Factory produced engines. The majority of engine models manufactured after February 2012 will see TBOs increase by 200 hours with frequent flyers receiving up to 400 hours, company officials said. In 2012, Continental Motors introduced its Gold Standard Factory Rebuilt and New Engines. […]
Landmark installs Raisbeck-Hartzell props
Landmark Aviation’s Norfolk International Airport (ORF) location performed the first installation of Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers last month. The new propellers from Raisbeck Engineering and Hartzell Propellers have entered service on the King Air B200, BB 1723. The event also marked the first installation of the Raisbeck Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers with the FAA-certified Raisbeck […]
Aerostar introduces high technology winglets
Aerostar Aircraft Corp. has introduced its newly designed high technology winglets. Aerostar Aircraft is the type certificate holder for the Aerostar and is now upgrading previously manufactured aircraft with this new technology. The winglets are compatible with all 601B, 601P, 602P and 700P Aerostars, including all Aerostars that have been upgraded with more powerful engines […]
Teacher’s Day set for AirVenture
BuildAPlane, a non-profit aviation education organization in cooperation with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association, will sponsor Teachers’ Day at AirVenture again this year in Oshkosh. The event is scheduled for July 30, and will expose teachers to a variety of programs and curricula that allow educators to put aviation in […]
Enhance your aviation videos with NFlightcam kits
Thousands of YouTube videos with millions of viewers on aviation subjects are proof of how much pilots enjoy filming their flights. Whether it’s a memorable trip, an amazing view, or just a normal flight, pilots are filming everything – for themselves and to share with others. Flight instructors and students are also using video to […]