Now up and running is SmartPilot.ca, a website for all things related to flying safely in Canada, including interactive courses and videos — all focused on helping pilots stay fresh and current about flight operations. The site, open and free to all, has material applicable to all levels of pilots from student to the most […]
New book examines Hollywood star’s mysterious plane crash
Set for publication in January, Robert Matzen’s sixth book “Fireball: Carole Lombard & the Mystery of Flight 3,” will be released on the 72nd anniversary of the mysterious plane crash that killed Carole and 21 others. Five weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hollywood comedy actress Carole Lombard, wife of the world’s most […]
Airforms continues to expand
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — Airforms, Inc. has tapped Dave Utsch to lead the company’s marketing and customer service efforts as the new Sales and Marketing Director. He brings over 25 years of aviation experience to Airforms’ expanding product line of FAA PMA aircraft parts, company officials noted. His location in the Midwest US also means […]
Soar into aviation careers at Lewis University conference
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — An exploration of career possibilities available in aviation will take place during the annual Aviation Career Conference Nov. 23 in the Harold White Aviation Center on Lewis University’s main campus. This free conference is designed for anyone interested in a career in aviation. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to witness an […]
AWI receives PMA for C-152 engine mount
EAGAN, Minn. — Aerospace Welding Minneapolis has received FAA/PMA approval on its Cessna 152 engine mount, the first of a number of engine mount PMAs the company will be pursuing. FAA/PMA approval has been issued for Part Number A0451003-36. The mount replaces Cessna Part Number 0451003-36, and is eligible for installation on Cessna 152s starting […]
Five accredited as Master Instructors
Five CFIs have received or renewed accreditation as Master Instructors from Master Instructors LLC and its Board of Review. To help put this achievement in perspective, there are approximately 97,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 800 have earned Master accreditation thus far. As a measure of the significance and prestige associated with this […]
Wipline 3450 Floats approved in India
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire, Inc. has received approval for Wipline 3450 floats on the Cessna 206H in India. Indian authorities have validated Wipaire’s Supplemental Type Certificate SA01185CH for float installation, as well as Supplemental Type Certificate SA39CH for the landing gear advisory system, company officials report. Wipaire also holds Indian approvals for Wipline […]
Embry-Riddle Worldwide names Witcher dean of College of Aeronautics
DAYTONA BEACH — Kenneth L. Witcher has been named dean of the College of Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. In his nine years with the university, Witcher has served in several roles, including adjunct faculty member, director of academics, and program chair. As dean of the College of Aeronautics, he will lead nearly 50 full-time […]
Pilot grabs wrong knob
Aircraft: Bellanca Cruisemaster. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Borger, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was on a cross-country flight. Twenty miles from the destination airport when airplane was at an altitude of 9,500 feet MSL, he began the landing sequence. He intended to change fuel tanks when the plane reached 5,000 feet. During the procedure the […]