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Embry-Riddle joins research consortium
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has joined Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), a consortium of 99 Ph.D.-granting research institutions that advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies, and private industry. In the 2009-2010 fiscal year, 139 Embry-Riddle faculty members were engaged in 180 sponsored projects, with the three research areas of NextGen, Green […]
MAF adds RedBird simulator
NAMPA, Idaho – Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has acquired a new RedBird SD flight simulator, to aid its pilots for the challenging conditions they face when flying in remote parts of the world. The $60,000 RedBird was purchased from funds raised by MAF Ministry Advocates supplemented by a matching grant. The simulator is a fully-enclosed […]
Wet runway contributes to crash
These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Archer. Injuries:1 Fatal, 3 Minor. Location: Oliver Springs, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on a […]
How’s your elevator speech?
In my position as a city commissioner I often find myself being lobbied by a resident or a developer who has a position they want me to adopt. That’s fair. In fact, it’s the basis of our system of government. We are, after all, a representative republic. Periodically we elect someone from our midst to […]
Working together
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When William Piper Sr. was active in bringing aviation to many people in different walks of life, the interests, groups, companies, and politicians were fragmented. He commented to me that it took 50 years before the public realized there should be beltway routes around cities rather than force all traffic to go […]
Hit or Myth? Flying with duct tape
James Wiebe is a different sort of airplane pioneer. He doesn’t make an LSA. He bought the rights to the former Kitfox Lite and has gone through several iterations of changing and improving the airplane. This makes sense considering his background in the computer accessory field, where he learned the constant upgrade path so common […]
Swift Fuel tested in radial engine
Swift Enterprises, which is developing a biofuel alternative to 100LL, has completed an informal round of testing of its high-octane, unleaded, sustainable aviation gasoline in an unmodified World War II-era radial engine. More than 100 gallons of Swift Enterprises‘ 100SF powered a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine during three days of testing conducted […]
Education can replace third-class medical
In his latest blog, EAA’s Mac McClellan states that the petition by EAA and AOPA to allow required medical education to replace the third-class medical for recreational flying is the first proposal that can not only improve safety, but more importantly, be approved by the FAA. Read his full blog post here.