San Antonio, Texas – ECi’s Engine Safety Initiative seeks to “raise operator awareness of the increased risk of operating engines over-temperature and and with high piston blow-by.” ECi’s goal is to give operators the tools to recognize unsafe conditions. More information is available online or via ECmail.
James Raisbeck named AIAA Fellow
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has awarded Dr. James D. Raisbeck the grade of Fellow. He is among 27 recipients nationwide to receive this distinction in 2013. AIAA President Michael Griffin stated: “Being named a Fellow of AIAA is among the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an aerospace professional, and […]
The Allen Groupe reappoints David Allen CEO
The Allen Groupe, a global aircraft detailing and grooming company, has reappointed David Allen CEO. He returns to this role after a brief time away to address some health issues. “David enjoyed the past success in creating and developing this company through business strategies focusing on customer experiences. With a proven track record of delivering […]
PilotWorkshops.com acquires ZD Publishing
PilotWorkshops.com has purchased the assets of ZD Publishing, including the copyrights and inventory of ZD’s 21 different pilot-friendly GPS manuals. Written by ZD Publishing founder John Dittmer, an ATP-rated CFI, these manuals have been used to help pilots master their panel-mount and handheld GPS units produced by Garmin and Bendix/King, according to company officials. The […]
Champ hits powerlines
Aircraft: American Champion Scout. Injuries: 2 Serious. Location: Soda Spring, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was so the pilot-owner could gain more experience flying from the rear seat. The front-seat pilot, who held an ATP rating and was acting as safety pilot, said he completed a series of […]
A newbie’s plans for joining the club
Regular readers of this blog know I make no secret of my affection for flying clubs. My devotion to the concept is based on the wealth of opportunity these clubs can offer. In a nutshell, my thinking goes like this: If there is a better method of cutting the cost of flying, establishing a long-lasting […]
First scholarship to start a flying club launched
Ground Effect Advisors (GEA) has created a scholarship focused exclusively on flying clubs. The winning applicant will receive more than $3,500 worth of products, services, and support towards getting a flying club off the ground. Associated with the scholarship, GEA has launched StartAFlyingClub.com, a website dedicated to supporting the startup and evolution of flying clubs. […]
PAMA puts out call for speakers
By DALE FORTON. The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is now taking requests to speak at the National Aviation Maintenance Symposium, slated for Nov. 21-22. We are asking for interested parties to contact us for an opportunity to speak to our audience in the areas of new technologies, fatigue, human factors, SMS, customer service, sales, […]
Super Bowl Sunday super day for GA
While millions watched the Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, the local FBOs at the Big Easy’s airports were gearing up for their own second half as many of the more than 800 private aircraft that flocked there departed soon after the game ended, […]