Aircraft: Cirrus SR22T. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Serious. Location: Carrollton, Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 550-hour instrument-rated pilot reported 209 flight hours in a Cirrus SR22, and 35 hours in actual instrument conditions. The airplane was managed by a management company. The pilot requested that it be refueled before the flight, but according to the […]
Sigman, Wheeler Receive FAA Recognition
MANITOWOC, Wisc. – Manitowoc area natives Leon Sigman and Jim Wheeler were recently honored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for 50 years of flying safety and contributions made to general aviation. Plaques were presented by Wesley Hakari from the Milwaukee FAA Flight Standards District Office during an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Safety […]
#NBAA13: A Washington insider’s view
LAS VEGAS — Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), one of GA’s biggest advocates in Washington, D.C., stepped up to deliver the keynote address at the National Business Aviation Association Convention in place of FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, who told NBAA he needed to stay in Washington to get the FAA back up and running after the […]
#NBAA13: The state of GA in the aftermath of the government shutdown
LAS VEGAS — Leaders of nine general aviation associations met at the GA Leaders Panel, which kicked off the Second Day Opening General Session at the National Business Aviation Association Convention. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen moderated the discussion about the state of the general aviation industry in the continuing aftermath of federal budget […]
#NBAA13: Astronaut Gene Cernan receives Meritorious Service to Aviation Award
LAS VEGAS — A distinguished panel of legendary aviation personalities gathered at the National Business Aviation Association Convention to honor a man they each point to as an inspiration in their own notable careers and endeavors: Apollo 17 astronaut Eugene “Gene” Cernan, the last man on the moon. “You empower us, you inspire us, you […]
#NBAA13: National Aviation Hall of Fame presents Combs Gates Award
LAS VEGAS — The National Aviation Hall of Fame presented its annual Combs Gates Award to aviation artist Mike Machat during the National Business Aviation Association Convention. NAHF Chairman Phil Roberts presented Machat with a $20,000 cash award for his mural of iconic Douglas airliners built in Southern California that is on display in the […]
#NBAA13: Certification testing complete on HF120 engine
LAS VEGAS — GE Honda Aero Engines announced at the National Business Aviation Association convention it has completed all FAA certification testing on its HF120 engine, with all certification reports submitted. GE Honda anticipates receiving type certification by year end for the engine, which will power the Hondajet. “I’m extremely proud of the team’s efforts […]
#NBAA13: Lexavia EVS debuts on Eclipse 550
LAS VEGAS — Lexavia Integrated Systems’ latest enhanced vision systems sensor, the LFS6000, is now available for the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. This advanced technology sensor is showcased on the first production Eclipse 550, which made its debut this week at the National Business Aviation Association convention. The LFS6000 EVS sensor, measuring 4.85 inches in […]
Blue Angel to speak at Aero Club of New England
BEDFORD, Mass. — The Aero Club of New England will host its second annual Reese Dill aviation safety lecture on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the USS Constitution Museum in Charlestown, Mass. The event will feature Capt. Greg Wooldridge, a three-time commanding officer and flight leader for the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels, as its keynote speaker. […]