Viking Air of Victoria, BC, Canada, has appointed Wipaire Inc. of Saint Paul, Minnesota, as a Factory Endorsed Service Center (FESC) for the Twin Otter Series 400 and legacy de Havilland fleets. Wipaire was selected for its proven track record providing quality products and service to the world wide Twin Otter fleet, according to company […]
Aero Services expands to ABQ
Aero Services has expanded its avionics business, opening its newest facility in Albuquerque, located at the Cutter Aviation Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) facility. Albuquerque Aero Services entered into an agreement with Cutter Aviation to provide full avionics services at the Cutter ABQ location, further expanding the complement of piston and turbine maintenance services Cutter currently provides […]
Lack of airspeed, distraction fatal combo
This February 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: Beech Turbo Bonanza. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Edgewater, Md. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was on final approach to land about […]
A story that should have been told years ago
David Joseph Rushlow was an extraordinarily kind man. I never saw him without a smile on his face, and I never heard him say an unkind word to or about anyone. He often flew around with candy and a bag of toys for the airport kids in his Stinson 108, his Citabria, or the Stinson […]
Increasing safety one report at a time
Some pilots call it a “Get Out of Jail Free” card. Others call it a “Cover Your Butt” card. But what the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) is all about is improving safety for all pilots. In our last print issue, we debuted a new feature in which we run a variety of general aviation-related […]
Garmin G1000 analysis complete
CAPACG and AvConnect have completed the first-ever detailed analysis of Garmin G1000 flight data for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). The study is associated with an FAA-funded research project — the General Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing Research Project — through the Center for General Aviation Research. The ultimate goal is to improve the safety […]
International workshop on electric aircraft standardization slated
ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft will host the International Workshop on Electric Aircraft Standardization March 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lakeland, Fla. The workshop is being held in conjunction with Committee F37’s standards development meetings at the 38th Annual Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo. The emerging market for electric […]
NC awards grant to LHZ for expansion
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recently awarded $400,000 in State Aid to Airports funds to Triangle North Executive Regional Airport (LHZ) in Louisburg for a terminal area expansion project. The funds will be used to acquire land for the expansion, which will include additional hangars and an aircraft parking apron. “The […]
FAA bill requires preservation, sharing of vintage aircraft data
Fans of American general aviation are celebrating a landmark victory for the preservation and accessibility of historic aircraft data as the recently passed FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act 2012 (HR 658) makes its way to the White House for President Obama’s signature. The cause for celebration is a small, but significant amendment […]