The FAA has approved the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Noise Compatibility Program following a comprehensive two-year study on existing noise levels from aircraft and airport operations. The newly approved program is an update to a 1997 plan. Lambert’s new program continues the mission to address ways to reduce current and future noise levels on communities […]
Fantasy of Flight Haunted Hangar Tour takes off
Those accustomed to dealing with concrete, easy-to-prove concepts, such as the mechanics of an aircraft, the physics of flight or the value of a rare vintage plane, are invited to fine tune their sixth sense this October as Fantasy of Flight explores the unexplained, unidentified and unexpected aspects of its collection of rare and vintage […]
The best time to find a job
A recent study by JSfirm.com shows more people start new jobs in January and most begin their new career search the last three months of the year. “This is critical information for hiring companiesm” said Jeff Richards, sales manager. “Companies should begin running job advertisement campaigns and recruiting in October, November, and December.” JSfirm.com reports […]
Stall during night approach
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: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Parowan, Utah. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that on his second landing approach in dark […]
Fighting user fees brings GA and airlines together
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Confusion in Congress and differences between it and the White House are causing general aviation and the airlines to come into agreement on at least one subject: The President’s proposal to place a $100 fee on every non-recreational flight, in addition to regular fuel and other taxes. General aviation associations were quick […]
Mountain Empire adds autogas
In the latest good news to reach sport aviators in the Southeast, the Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ), located in a lovely mountain valley in western Virginia, has added 93 AKI ethanol-free, lead-free autogas. The popular and energetic manager of the airport, Charlie Hoffnagle, described the change: “We have an all-new airport commission that has made […]
Court date set for BARR fight
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit announced that it will hear arguments on Dec. 2 in a case brought by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) that seeks to overturn the restrictions that the government imposed on the […]
Congress and BARR
Congress has been active in the Block Aviation Registration Request (BARR) program. The FAA recently cancelled the BARR program, permitting anyone to obtain current details of all flight plans and follow flights from takeoff to landing. Officials with AOPA and NBAA say this violates privacy, can be dangerous, and allows business competitors knowledge of a […]
Piper recruiting employees in Wichita
Piper Aircraft is conducting a Wichita career fair from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at Century II. The company seeks a number of qualified and experienced aviation professionals for its ongoing aircraft manufacturing activity. “Most of our open positions are for a variety of engineering disciplines but we also have other positions […]