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 […]
Official NBAA2011 app released
For the first time, an official National Business Aviation Association Convention mobile application is available for the iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and any smartphone with web-enabled browser capability. Powered by FollowMe and created by Core-Apps LLC, the free NBAA2011 app will allow attendees to prepare for the show, which is slated for Oct. 10-12, enhance their […]
Million Air expands at SLC
Million Air–Salt Lake City has acquired the assets and airport leases of the Salt Lake jetCenter. William Haberstock, President and CEO of Million Air–Salt Lake City, stated, “The Salt Lake jetCenter had an exclusive and loyal clientele. We are excited about the opportunity to earn their loyalty by demonstrating our own exceptional customer service.” In […]
Texas airports face common challenges
Texas airport executives recently gathered in Houston to address common challenges, including the threat of less funding and a weak economy. Executives noted that recent FAA partial shutdowns created additional stress on airports’ financial sustainability, while laws and regulations, both at the federal and state levels, prevent Texas airports from operating efficiently and moving forward […]
Dynon releases Skyview Version 3.2
Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.2 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system, a free software upgrade for all existing SkyView owners that ships standard in all new systems. Version 3.2 improves SkyView GPS mapping, enabling pilots to pan around the map to see detailed airport, airspace, and terrain information for areas away from […]
VFR into IFR kills two
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 172. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Lowndesville, S.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The non-instrument-rated pilot, who had about 600 hours, was conducting […]
Raising Cain
Last week I went to a dinner where Herman Cain, one of the Republican presidential candidates, was speaking. He spoke well, clearly articulating ideas that were far outside the mainstream of Republican politics, and making them palatable in the process. He was well received, and warmly applauded by the end of the evening. Still some […]
Continental’s IO-360-AF alternative fuel engine
At last week’s AOPA Aviation Summit, Continental Motors impressed many with the announcement of its IO-360-AF engine, an 180-hp powerplant that is a lower-compression ratio version of the company’s IO-360-ES engine. According to John Dorman, director of business development for Flight Design, whose new four-seat C4 aircraft will use the engine, the ability of the […]