3M introduces 3M Laminating Bulker for fiberglass construction applications. 3M Laminating Bulker is a non-woven polyester mat with uniform holes designed for resin flow. Available in thicknesses of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5mm as well as one- or two-meter wide rolls, the material lends itself to a broad range of applications, according to company […]
San Francisco Aeronautical Society bestows first scholarships
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Aeronautical Society has named the inaugural winners of the SFAS Scholars Program. Scholarships are open to high school seniors attending a public high school in one of the following school districts: San Francisco Unified School District, San Mateo Union High School District, Jefferson Union High School District and Sequoia […]
Paradigm launches ATC simulation product line
DENVER — Paradigm Shift Solutions has launched its Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulation product line. The company exhibited its new ATC products at the University Aviation Association Fall Conference late last month. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has signed on as Paradigm’s launch customer and development partner for ATC simulation. “We have been so […]
VFR into IFR Fatal mistake
This October 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Agua Dulce, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot did not have an instrument rating. […]
Estelle Wingster: A vintage airplane with a modern message
In 1953 Ken Miller of Van Nuys, Calif., was a college student. He went to the airport with two friends and met a man who was giving rides in his Cessna 150. “The guy said he would take each of us up for $10 a piece,” Miller recalled. “I had $20 in my pocket. The […]
What has PAMA done for you lately?
By DALE FORTON. Often I am asked: “What does the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) do?” The first response is to tell you what we are supposed to do per our ends statements: Be the industry resource for information regarding aircraft maintenance; Be an advocate for the aviation maintenance professional in legal and regulatory affairs, […]
NBAA denounces President’s attack during debate on business aviation
User fees on general aviation are still a threat as President Obama raised their ugly head in his comments on taxes during the debate Wednesday night (Oct. 3) with Mitt Romney. The President’s statement brought a quick condemnation from Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association. In his remarks about taxing […]
Looking beyond the election
Business aviation leaders are relatively quiet when asked about the presidential election, saying both candidates face stark budget choices regardless of who gets into office. From an industry standpoint, their worries are less about who wins and more about the tough decisions that will need to be made once the election is over, according to […]
AOPA unveils Center to Advance the Pilot Community
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched the new Center to Advance the Pilot Community designed to arrest a decline in the pilot population that has been occurring for several decades. “The decline in the pilot population didn’t happen overnight and reversing the downward trend requires a long-term commitment,” said AOPA CEO Craig […]