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: Avid Catalina. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Inks lake, Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The amphibian had a known history of taking on […]
Aboard Flight 93: GA’s man on 9/11
I have the feeling that few GA pilots know “one of ours” was up there on United Flight 93, capable of bringing that 757 back had passengers overcome cockpit hijackers. He was a college classmate of mine. Donald Freeman Greene was the name. I only bumped into him briefly freshman year in the dorm. He […]
The case for the corporate jet
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Corporate jets are getting a bum rap here since the deficit and budget have erupted into major political battlegrounds. But it is not jets alone that are the target — the use of any aircraft is being painted as a plum of the rich. While many in the aviation community may think […]
Pilot and actor Cliff Robertson dies at 88
Cliff Robertson, passionate about aviation and flying since his teenage years, died Sept. 10 in Stony Brook, New York, a day after his 88th birthday, according to a report at AOPA.org. Read the full obituary here.
New name for EFD to reflect big changes at the field
Except for a big annual air show and the occasional roar of military jets, the Houston landmark long known as Ellington Field mostly has flown under the radar, obscured by Houston’s other two city-owned airports. According to a report in the Houston Chronicle, EFD is about to climb higher, though, with a new control tower, […]
Air Zoo plane on display at Oakland County International Airport
Guests traveling through Michigan’s Oakland County International Airport’s new main terminal will notice the Air Zoo’s Pitts Special flying high above their heads. The 1973 Pitts Special, which is suspended from the lobby ceiling, is on long-term loan to the airport from the Kalamazoo aviation attraction. “The Pitts Special biplane displayed inside the terminal is […]
Smyrna Airport wins awards
Smyrna Airport (MQY) was honored by the Tennessee Aeronautics Division by receiving several awards, including Airport of the Year. This award is given to airports that present a quality image to their community, operate at the highest standards, are aggressive in marketing and community activity, and have long range planning goals, according to officials. Smyrna/Rutherford […]
Lights, camera, action
The NFlightcam GPS Plus cockpit video camera is now available exclusively from Sporty’s. The camera, which makes it easy to record your aviation adventures, has been been enhanced with new features to make it even easier to use, according to Sporty’s officials. Now enhanced with a wide-angle, 170° lens, you can capture more of your […]
King Air performance conference scheduled
Blackhawk Modifications, Inc., BLR Aerospace, Garmin International, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and Raisbeck Engineering are joining together to host a one-day conference to help Beechcraft King Air customers learn how they can achieve maximum performance. Held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, in conjunction with AOPA’s Summit 2011 in Hartford, Conn., the event is free for anyone […]