By MATT FERRARI This summer at Oshkosh, I was walking along with my daughter Kate, listening to her explain the layout of the AirVenture grounds along with the “have to dos” and the “must sees” to her cousin Nate, who was a first-timer at Oshkosh. The heat that day was almost overwhelming and I was […]
Cirrus returning to LSA? Well, yes…for Icon
Icon Aircraft and Cirrus Aircraft recently announced a deal for the general aviation composite aircraft producer to build parts of the Icon A5 and the news introduced dates for the A5 to come to market. Several years ago I traveled to Cirrus’ Duluth, Minnesota, plant in the company of the Icon top leaders, including CEO […]
NASA-UND partnership plans unmanned flight test
Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton Roads, Va., have a new twist on an old saying, “Look Ma, no hands,” when it comes to piloting a small plane. The new twist is a result of a NASA partnership with The MITRE Corporation and the University of North Dakota (UND). “This a vital step […]
Sept. 14 deadline nears on AOPA-EAA medical petition
Make your voice heard on a request by the AOPA and EAA for an exemption to the 3rd class medical requirements for pilots who fly recreationally. The deadline for comments is Sept. 14, according to AOPA officials, who have posted a page on the association’s site that gives tips on how to present the best […]
Sporty’s enhances free flight training program for Young Eagles
Young people who have discovered flight through the EAA Young Eagles program now will have more options to further explore aviation as Sporty’s Pilot Shop has upgraded its Sporty’s Learn To Fly Course, which is available to all Young Eagles. The upgraded course is offered at no charge, continuing the program that began with Young […]
Status of NextGen focus of Congressional hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Congressional hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 12, will examine the status — and delays — of the FAA’s air traffic control modernization program known as the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The Subcommittee on Aviation, chaired by U.S. Rep. Tom Petri (R-Wis.), will receive testimony from federal government and aviation industry […]
Embry-Riddle reduces airplane noise with new mufflers
After an investment of $250,000 and five years of research, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has found a way to address local residents’ concerns about noise from its training aircraft. The university has installed new noise reduction exhaust systems and is continuing to conduct research on new quieter propellers in its Daytona Beach campus fleet of Cessna […]
ATP adds McCauley prop overhaul manuals
ATP, a provider of safety and compliance information to the aviation industry, has added McCauley propeller overhaul manuals to its technical publications library. Subscriptions for each McCauley propeller model may be acquired in addition to ATP’s existing McCauley service information library, and include one year of revision management services. The addition of this information enables […]
VFR into mountain IMC kills two
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: Cessna 210. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was on a VFR cross-country flight. He […]