This August 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: Long EZ Injuries: None. Location: Afton, Wyo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot performed a normal preflight inspection of his airplane, loaded […]
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The Great Debate: Is the LSA rule a failure?
In his blog at the Air Facts Journal, Sporty’s John Zimmerman asks pilots if the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) rule, adopted with much fanfare in 2004 with the promise to cut the cost of flying and open up aviation to more people than ever before, has accomplished what it set out to do. Eight years […]
Bonjour… Cirrus
Cassidian Aviation Training Services (CATS) has selected Cirrus SR20s and SR22s for training France’s Air Force and Navy pilots. A fleet of 13 SR20s will train pilots at the French air force base of Salon de Provence. An additional fleet of seven SR22s will be dedicated to training flights of navigating officers arm systems (NOSA) and liaison […]
VOR and ILS training app released
ApDeV has released VORILS, a new smartphone app to assist pilots practice using VHF omnidirectional radio range (VOR) and Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) procedures. VORILS uses GPS data to mimic the displays of VOR and ILS instruments in the aircraft. Virtual VOR and ILS beacons can be set up right next to the user’s own […]
Scheyden introduces cabin and panel towels
Scheyden Precision Eyewear has introduced a range of microfiber cabin and panel towels engineered for spotless, scratch-free cleaning of aircraft exteriors and instrumentation. Measuring 16 x 24 inches, the Cabin Towel ($12.95) is sized for cleaning the leading edge, windshield or other external portions of an airplane. Slightly smaller at 8 x 12 inches, the […]
NBAA seeks Business Aviation survey respondents
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is working with the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation on a research study, titled Business Aviation – Gaining Altitude. The goal of this study is to better understand the current and future trends in the business aviation market. As part of the research process, NBAA is seeking survey respondents. Participation will contribute […]
Cleveland museum to host pre-airshow party
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) is hosting its seventh annual Corks in the Concourse pre-airshow party on Friday, Aug. 31, the day before the Cleveland National Air Show kicks off. This wine-tasting event is held among the museum’s exhibits honoring women in aviation and space history. All proceeds from Corks in the […]
Pelican debuts portable work light
Pelican Products has introduced the 9420 Remote Area Lighting System (RALS)/LED Work Light. Designed as a lightweight, portable and powerful LED area light, the two next generation LEDs shine up to 1000 lumens in high mode for two consecutive hours and 500 lumens in low mode for up to four hours. Powered by a “no-maintenance” […]