This January 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 172. Injuries: 2 Serious. Location: Joshua Tree, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and a student pilot took off on […]
64 years and counting…
When Charles Stockton was unpacking Christmas decorations, he discovered a copy of General Aviation News he picked up 15 years ago while traveling though Seattle. He and his lifelong friend who was dying of cancer were on a whirlwind one-year tour of the country and Boeing was on the list to see. While in Seattle, […]
UAT-ARC: No drop-in replacement for 100LL
The FAA’s Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee (UAT-ARC), a group made up of aviation and oil industry representatives that is searching for an unleaded replacement for 100LL, met again this past December. Thanks to Lee Buechler of the Clean 100 Octane Coalition, minutes from this meeting are now available online. Two excerpts from these […]
Reno Air Races are a go
This year’s Reno Air Races are slated for Sept. 12-16. In a press conference to discuss the future of the National Championship Air Races, officials from the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) said on Wednesday they are forming a Blue Ribbon Review Panel to study the event. The panel will review any possible changes or […]
Tecnam introduces the P92 Sea-Sky Hydroplane
Tecnam has introduced the Tecnam P92 Sea-Sky Hydroplane.This sixth generation development builds on the success of both the P92 Echo Classic and P92 Eaglet, company officials said. ‘’Our Tecnam P92 Sea-Sky Hydroplane offers you the pleasure of enjoying both blue waters and blue skies,’’ said Paolo Pascale, Tecnam’s managing director, noting the plane is “not just […]
Flashlight for leak detection unveiled
Spectronics Corporation has unveiled the Spectroline OPTIMAX 365 — a cordless, rechargeable, UV-A LED flashlight ideal for identifying leaks in fuel, lubrication and hydraulic aviation systems. The OPTIMAX 365 features an ultra-high intensity UV-A LED, which makes all leak detection dyes glow brightly, company officials said. It is four times brighter than other high-intensity leak detection […]
NATA launches state advocacy network
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has launched a new State Advocacy Network (SAN) consisting of association members in every state who will serve as liaisons between member businesses, state legislatures, and the association. “General aviation businesses are confronted with issues that require prompt attention, including airport and land use, security, taxation, aircraft noise and […]
Dr. Rotech engine analyzer debuts
Light Sport Group has introduced the Dr. Rotech engine electronics analyzer for Rotax 912 series engines. Dr. Rotech was designed to assist aircraft mechanics, pilots, and aircraft owners in troubleshooting the systems of the most popular line of Rotax engines. It will provide initial and preliminary troubleshooting information on all the major electrical system components […]
New WAI scholarships available
Despite the deadline to apply for a Women in Aviation International scholarship having come and gone, two new scholarships are now available for 2012. These new scholarships bring the total to 73 individual scholarships valued at $520,900 to be awarded to WAI members. “These generous scholarship sponsors don’t want to wait a year to award […]