WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has the highest per employee whistleblower count in government. This startling statistic was sent to the President and Congress in a letter from the Office of Special Counsel, the agency responsible for protecting government employees who report problems where they work. Carolyn Lerner, the attorney who drafted the report, said […]
NTSB to present findings on experimental aircraft
WASHINGTON, D.C — The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a board meeting May 22, to consider the findings of a draft safety study on experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft. Of the approximately 224,000 general aviation (GA) aircraft in the U.S., about 33,000 of them are classified as E-AB, according to NTSB officials. This includes a […]
Nebraska governor declares May General Aviation Appreciation Month
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has declared May “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” Alliance Press Secretary Devin Osting, Nebraska Department of Aeronautics Director Ronnie Mitchell, Nebraska Aviation Council President Sandi Decker and Nebraska Aviation Trades Association President Brian Wilcox, among others, were present for the signing of the proclamation by the governor Wednesday, May 16, at the […]
Reno Blue Ribbon Panel findings to be released Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 22, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) will release the findings and recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Review Panel, commissioned in January to review the National Championship Air Races and identify potential areas that could be changed or modified to further improve safety. On Friday, Sept. 16, the Reno Air Races experienced […]
AOPA Live premieres weekly news show
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has unveiled the AOPA Live This Week news broadcast. The new television-style webcast, created by Executive Producer Warren Morningstar and hosted by AOPA Pilot Editor-In-Chief Tom Haines, offers a look at the week in general aviation. This new show is posted on AOPA Live each Thursday and offers […]
Digital Torque Tester debuts
When technicians reach for a torque wrench, they need to know it’s properly tested and ready to perform. The new Digital Torque Tester (DTT) from Snap-on Industrial ensures just that, company officials say. The DTT can be mounted on a wall or in a bench-top vise to allow a technician to quickly test torque wrenches […]
Apps provide weather flying tips for general aviation pilots
Sporty’s has released a four-part weather flying series, now available for iPad and iPhone, featuring general aviation weather expert Richard Collins breaks down the challenges and opportunities for flying in the different seasonal weather conditions. Richard L. Collins’ Advanced Spring Weather Flying, Advanced Summer Weather Flying, Advanced Fall Weather Flying, and Advanced Winter Weather Flying […]
Aircraft Spruce carries new aviation refueling pumps
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. now offers a line of aviation refueling pumps and meters manufactured by Great Plains Industries, Inc. There are four pumps to choose from based on required fuel flow and voltage, and the pumps are for use with avgas 100LL or JetA.
Lewis University slates Aviation Summer Camp
A summer aviation camp for high school students will held June 18-22 on Lewis University’s Main Campus in Romeoville, Ill. Participants will have the opportunity to fly in Cessna 172s each day, take a behind-the-scenes tour of O’Hare Airport, participate in various aviation classes, use flight simulators, and learn about the aviation industry from current […]