WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill introduced in Congress May 6 requiring the FAA to set a date for implementing changes in Part 23 is only a part of major changes for certification of aircraft and aircraft products. For the past 18 months, 180 people have been working on an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to arrive […]
Dynon Flying Club takes off
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Seven employees at Dynon Avionics got together and talked themselves into creating a flying club. Since they work for a leader in avionics for homebuilt aircraft and LSAs, it was only natural that they wanted access to an experimental aircraft. They were all hooked on flying, but it didn’t make economic sense […]
Documentary on Cliff Robertson underway
Academy Award winner Cliff Robertson was a talented actor and a skilled and accomplished aviator and no doubt both will be featured prominently in a planned documentary to honor him. Steve Thompson, who worked with Robertson for several years, has kicked off an IndieGoGo campaign to raise $9,500 to cover the development costs. “I want […]
AOPA Foundation debuts ‘Giving Back’ grants
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has established a new grant program for non-profit organizations doing charitable work through general aviation. Grants of up to $10,000 will be made to non-profits to fund work for one year starting in October. Only organizations with 501(c)(3) tax status are eligible for the grants. Grants will […]
Piper receives OK for Garmin G1000 in Seneca
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received Type Certificate approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new twin-engine Piper Seneca V aircraft models for delivery beginning this year. According to company officials, Piper is one of the first manufacturers to adopt the most recent G1000 software supporting a three […]
The Aviators adds Joe Ellis to Season 4 cast
The international docuseries “The Aviators,” which can be seen weekly on most public television stations across the U.S., will add airline captain and professional musician Joe Ellis to the cast for Season 4 as one of the program’s hosts. Ellis, who is also an ambassador of audio company Sennheiser‘s Live Your Dream program, has been […]
Twin Commander owners go back to school
More than 120 Twin Commander owners, operators and factory and service center representatives went back to school recently to learn more about their Twin Commanders. “School” was the Twin Commander University, a biennial owner/operator conference that features educational seminars on flying, maintaining, and upgrading Twin Commanders. The campus for this year’s university – the 11th […]
Orville Wright letter to be auctioned off
One of aviation’s greatest storylines comes to life during Swann Auction Galleries’ Autographs Sale on May 23. On Nov. 10, 1921, Orville Wright sent a typed, signed letter to the publisher of Aviation and Aeronautical Engineering, in response to the controversy surrounding the Langley vs. Wright flight. In October 1921, Griffith Brewer, a member of […]
Gear-up landing for Cessna
Aircraft: Cessna T210. Injuries: None. Location: Pueblo, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot heard an unusual sound as he retracted the landing gear after takeoff and the amber gear warning light was illuminated. He referenced the emergency procedures and made two unsuccessful attempts to manually extend the gear. After engaging the autopilot, […]