WASHINGTON D.C. – The FAA has selected a team of universities to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for general aviation. The COE will focus research and testing efforts on safety, accessibility and sustainability to enhance the future of general aviation. “The United States has the largest and most diverse general aviation […]
Pilot proposes through emergency checklist
A Chicago pilot’s airborne proposal took his girlfriend’s breath away when he pretended his Diamond was in trouble and asked her to read an emergency checklist that contained instructions for a “ring engagement procedure.” According to a report at ABCNews.com, he filmed the entire episode on hidden camera, and posted the video, “In Descent Proposal,” […]
A potential new green anti-corrosion agent for aviation
The search for a “greener” way to prevent corrosion on the kind of aluminum used in airplanes has led scientists to an unlikely source, according to a report in ACS’ journal Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. It’s the juice of the date palm — those tall, majestic trees that, until now, were noted mainly as […]
Eurocopter, Nextant join GAMA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved Eurocopter and Nextant Aerospace as the association’s newest members. GAMA now has 80 member companies worldwide. Eurocopter Group is a division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace and defense-related services. Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group offers […]
Poor maintenance brings down Navion
This September 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: Navion G. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Dublin, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substatial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was in cruise flight at 7,000 feet MSL […]
Morristown Municipal Airport celebrates 70th anniversary
By STEVE SCHAPIRO On Friday, Sept. 21, an extraordinary aviation event took place in Morristown, N.J. It didn’t include any aerial demonstrations or engineering feats or new products. What took place in Hangar 6 at Morristown Municipal Airport was a celebration of the airport’s 70th anniversary. Having grown up around aviation, this simple event for […]
Wounded warrior’s birthday wish comes true
Thanks to Veterans Airlift Command, wounded Army soldier Jeremy Sawyer will get to spend his birthday with his family in Spanaway, Wash. Sawyer was serving his country in Helmand Province of Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated just 3 feet from him, taking both of his legs at the knee, rupturing both […]
Vancouver negotiates delay to FAA rule changes
The City of Vancouver, Wash., and Washington Senator Patty Murray’s office negotiated an 11th hour reprieve from a sudden rules change announced by the FAA that was to take effect Monday, Sept. 24, at Pearson Field. Emails received by the city from David Grizzle, Chief Operating Officer of the FAA, and Roderick Hall, assistant administrator […]
More than 16,000 comments on medical exemption request
End of public comment period moves measure to next stage A late flurry of public comments to the joint EAA/AOPA third-class medical exemption request pushed the total number of comments to more than 16,000, one of the largest totals for any public comment period involving GA activities, according to Experimental Aircraft Association officials. The public […]