StandardAero has further expanded its network of Mobile Service Teams (MST) throughout North America, bringing the total number to 11, with a total of 12 planned by year end. “More Mobile Service personnel throughout the continental United States creates a larger support network umbrella for our customers,” said Joe Brady, Director, Mobile Service Team, StandardAero […]
Banner tow flight ends with golf course landing
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: Bellanca 7GCBC. Injuries: None. Location: St. Petersburg, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was returning from a 50-minute banner towing flight […]
Oil giant pulls out of 100LL business
UPDATE: Calls from AOPA and EAA Tuesday morning inform us Ben’s column is incorrect. Exxon-Mobil will continue the manufacture of unbranded 100LL fuel. Exxon-Mobil will discontinue branded fuel sales under the Exxon Avitat flag. We are awaiting confirmation from Exxon’s public relations people. I recently read that Exxon-Mobil stopped manufacturing and selling 100LL. (I tried […]
‘Sheriff One’ takes off
“Sheriff One” has begun flying missions for the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department in California. “Sheriff One” is the call sign used by the new Flight Design CTLE operated by the sheriff’s department. Captain David Williams is the spark plug behind the county’s acquisition of the Flight Design Light-Sport Aircraft to be used for law enforcement […]
Reno Air Races to continue in 2012
A Reno television station is reporting that the Reno Air Races will continue in 2012. They quote CEO Mike Houghton as saying it is his objective to have a full event next year. He says there is some work left to be done to make sure they can get the necessary permits to have the […]
Number of GA fatal accidents down in 2010
The number of general aviation fatalities fell in 2010 to 450, down from 478 in 2009, according to recently released figures from the National Transportation Safety Board. Overall transportation fatalities decreased to 34,925 in 2010 from 35,994 in 2009. A majority of those deaths were on U.S. roads (32,885).
Hall of Fame Class of 2012 unveiled
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) revealed the names of the four individuals elected for enshrinement in 2012, the organization’s 50th anniversary: Geraldyn “Jerrie” Cobb, Keith Ferris, late Lt. Gen. Elwood R. “Pete” Quesada, and late Richard T. Whitcomb. Geraldyn “Jerrie” Cobb, a record-setting pilot who learned to fly at age 12, was the […]
Connecticut museum Toys for Tots collection a success
The Connecticut Air & Space Center’s second annual toy collection for Toys for Tots was a rousing success, officials said. Working with the Bridgeport Marine Corp League, the airport community in and around Sikorsky Memorial Airport wanted to make sure that there were many smiling faces this Christmas. Stanziale’s Restaurant hosted the collection site in […]
Software glitch ‘fails’ Indian pilots
This from the Hindustan Times: Two days after the poor pass percentage in the written tests shocked thousands of student pilots and co-pilots aspiring to become commanders, the aviation safety regulator that conducts the nationwide examination said the results posted on its website were inaccurate owing to a software glitch. The story notes that according to […]