This April 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: Globe GC-1B Injuries: None. Location: Carollton, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The left-seat pilot stated that at the end of a 45-minute […]
More LSA news from Sun ’n Fun
Splogger (Sport Pilot Blogger) Dan Johnson continues his recap of what he found interesting at this year’s Sun ’n Fun. Today: Cool fly-in stuff: I visited with Mark Ausman of Vertical Power. I never fully grokked their product line of electronic circuit breakers, but I’ve got it now and understand the enthusiasm airframe makers and […]
Pilots fly to save pups
Being a pilot is much more than having a passion for flight. True pilots enjoy using their passion to help others. That’s why pilots in Port Lavaca, Texas, recently took flight to complete a very special mission and help two organizations, Pilots N Paws and Great Escape Rescued K9s. Each year, the volunteers of Pilots […]
Akoya testing continues, materials choices frozen
In preparation for the S-LSA American certification of its amphibious skiplane Akoya, LISA Airplanes continues to carry on a series of test flights in France at both Chambery-Savoy Airport and Bourget Lake. Meanwhile, the French company is completing its industrial process and has unveiled its choices regarding materials. The latest tests involved intensive taxiing tests […]
Lauderdale Air Show returns
After a five year hiatus, the Lauderdale Air Show returns to Fort Lauderdalen April 28 – 29. For pilots flying to South Florida for the show, Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is offering a fuel discount, no ramp fees, as well as hotel and car reservation assistance. The Lauderdale Air Show will […]
4B9 reduces tiedown fees
Connecticut’s Simsbury Airport (4B9) will create a new category of tie-downs at the reduced monthly cost of $49. These less expensive tie-down locations will be on the large turf areas at the airport, with easy access to all taxiways and to the main runway, airport officials said. As an additional attraction, annual membership dues for […]
NASA launches Aeronatics Research Institute
NASA’s Ames Research Center will host a virtual institute to solicit and foster innovative ideas that address technological challenges facing aviation and the U.S. air transportation system today and in the future. Jaiwon Shin, NASA’s associate administrator for aeronautics research in Washington, and Ames Director S. Pete Worden signed an agreement Tuesday establishing the NASA […]
Glenn Curtiss historic Florida estate restored
A 13-year restoration of the historic Florida estate of inventor, developer and “Father of Naval Aviation” Glenn H. Curtiss is now complete. The City of Miami Springs and Curtiss Mansion, Inc. recently held a “Sneak Preview” of the restored historic South Florida home, which was originally built in 1925. Curtiss, the “Father of Naval Aviation,” […]
Call for entries for Crossfield award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for the 26th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a $1,500 cash stipend. Founded by famed research test pilot Scott Crossfield in 1986, the award is a juried competition open to current classroom teachers in grades K through 12. […]