The FAA needs your help: The Consistency of Regulatory Interpretation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), an advisory group of aviation insiders working with the FAA, is seeking the general aviation industry’s input on the agency’s consistency in the certification and approval process. “A lack of consistent application of the regulation and guidance has long been a […]
UAS demo slated for North Dakota
On Thursday, Sept. 20, there will be a demonstration of on-board technologies designed to help integrate remotely-piloted aircraft into the national air transportation system at the Grand Forks International Airport in North Dakota. The research flight test will feature a specially equipped NASA Langley Research Center Cirrus SR22 that will serve as a surrogate unmanned […]
VeladoHD debuts sunglasses celebrating Rob Holland
VedaloHD has developed a new black wrap sunglasses frame named in honor of the 2011 World Aerobatic Freestyle Champion, Current US National Aerobatic Champion, and airshow performer Rob Holland. A portion of the proceeds from each pair of Rob Holland Special Edition Stritanium sunglass sold will go to Warrior Aviation “wings of opportunity,” which pledges […]
Wonderful World of Flying now available online
Aviation Media, Inc., producer of the Wonderful World of Flying series of aviation videos, will make the entire library of Wonderful World of Flying content available via streaming over the Internet on a subscription basis. Subscribers to the new service will be able to access all the Wonderful World of Flying programs any time on […]
Air Safety Institute releases unmanned aircraft online course
The AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new interactive online course titled “Unmanned Aircraft and the National Airspace System.” The course covers topics including: what unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are and how they operate; their impact on general aviation; how manned and unmanned aircraft can safely share the airspace; and how UAS […]
Crosswind on go-around catches Piper
This September 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: Piper Pacer. Injuries: None. Location: Akhiok, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on an abandoned gravel airstrip. […]
Jus’ Buzzng Round
Spotted while walking through the vintage aircraft area at this summer’s Oshkosh was a 1947 Navion sporting military colors. Why wasn’t it parked in the Warbird area? Because owner Robert Gaines of Nashville wanted to park close to his friends. During a quick chat at the show, he noted that the Navion’s previous owner get […]
$100 buys a hamburger and hope
HANOVER, INDIANA – Lee Bottom Flying Field (64I) suffered a direct hit by an F4 tornado on March 2. As a result, every piece of equipment and building was either damaged or destroyed. After surveying the damage, it was determined the long popular annual Wood, Fabric & Tailwheels Fly-In could no longer be held. The […]
Tecnam lights up the sky at the London Paralympics
Millions of TV viewers around the world who tuned in to the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London saw that flying a general aviation airplane is an achievable dream for everyone. The opening act of the ceremonies included a fly-by by a Tecnam P2006T adapted to put on a pyrotechnic show. The airplane […]