Albuquerque International Sunport, Aéroports de Montréal, Vancouver International Airport, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest Program (which is comprised of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, and Spokane International Airport) have been selected as winners of Airports Council International–North America’s (ACI-NA) 2011 Environmental Achievement Awards. “Airports remain focused on better understanding and mitigating impacts to […]
Southeast Aviation Show expected to land a crowd
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) expects a large turnout for its first Southeast Aviation Show, SCAA President Eric Ramsdell said recently. The keynote speaker will be Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Craig Fuller. Fuller will address the latest issues facing general aviation. “With the recent FAA shutdown, new proposed taxes on aircraft […]
Canadian Air & Space Museum shut down
The Canadian Air & Space Museum’s landlord, Parc Downsview Park, has closed the museum to regular business. The Park, a branch of the federal government, has control over the Toronto museum’s access after changing the locks following the Sept. 20 original eviction notice. This threatens to bring a sudden and disappointing close to the Canadian […]
Flight school offers advanced training
RWR Pilot Training now offers a higher level of training for pilots of Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. According to Master Instructor Dick Rochfort, accident rates are much higher for these technically advanced aircraft and a higher level of discipline, knowledge and skill is needed to improve safety. The FAA and The […]
PennDOT holds aviation art contest
Young artists are invited to display their talents and learn about aviation through an annual art contest sponsored by PennDOT’s Bureau of Aviation. “Aviation is an important industry in Pennsylvania, and this is a great opportunity for kids to learn about it while having fun,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch, P.E. “Aviation’s Value to […]
Bad mag brings down Grumman
This September 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: Grumman Yankee. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Creswell, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The engine lost power just after takeoff. The pilot was […]
Winterizing your plane
A couple of days ago when I went out for my morning walk I noticed something had changed. Instead of warm and sunny, there was a chill in the air. I then realized that fall is approaching and I needed a jacket. The same kind of thing happens to many pilots each year. They are […]
EAA, AOPA team to push for driver’s license medical
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) plan to ask for an exemption to allow pilots who fly recreationally to use the driver’s license medical standard currently available only to sport pilots. Delivering the keynote address on the final day of the AOPA Aviation Summit, the presidents of AOPA and […]
Lightspeed Foundation presents awards
For the second year, the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation has presented $10,000 checks to the five aviation charities receiving the most support from pilots casting votes for their favorite among the twenty finalists announced in March. This year’s recipients are: The Civil Air Patrol: This additional funding will be used to expand their Aerospace Connections in […]