This December 2009 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: None. Location: Mt. Comfort, Ind. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was attempting to land. The airplane touched […]
On Silent Wings: World War II Glider Pilots hold reunion
During World War II, approximately 6,000 people were trained as glider pilots for the U.S. Army Air Force. They proudly wore the silver wings with the “G” designation, which officially stood for Glider, although some of the men declared that the “G” really stood for Guts. During the 1960s, a few of these men decided […]
CAP prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary
By JOHN SALVADOR On Dec. 1, the Civil Air Patrol will observe its 70th anniversary. CAP’s rich history of service began during World War II when volunteers, led by civilian pilots, flew their own planes at their own expense to support the nation’s war efforts, ultimately spotting 143 German submarines, attacking 57, and sinking two. […]
Electric Aircraft Development Alliance in works
A wide range of people recently sat in a room used all day long by the ASTM Committee that develops the Light-Sport Aircraft certificate standards. Apparently sitting in a room all day — while the sun shown brightly and the flying would have been great — was not enough punishment for this hard-working crowd. Indeed, […]
The NRA of the Air
Chris Dancy, talented media relations staffer at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), recently moved on to the Helicopter Association International. This prompts some reflection on GA’s relations with the media. AOPA is a good exemplar for this, having long dominated the effort as “The NRA of the Air.” I have it “from the […]
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CPA November/December newsletter online
The newsletter for the California Pilots Association is online and available for download here.
Embry-Riddle partners with Chinese universities
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has entered into agreements to create collaborative degree programs with the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics-Jincheng College (NUAA-JC). “With the dramatic growth in China’s aviation sector, the need is increasing for specialized engineers and business managers,” said Richard Heist, executive vice president […]
Sky Hope Network launches holiday fundraiser
Sky Hope Network has launched a holiday fundraiser, with donors receiving “Santa’s Flight Crew” wings. On a journey to solve her own children’s disappointment, Sky Hope Board member Jo Damato discovered a way to turn the dilemma of her pilot husband being away for the holidays into a way to help other people. She created […]