Aviation type clubs will soon have a cost-free method for sharing service and maintenance information among their members. In an attempt to increase safety in general aviation aircraft, the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University is making it possible for type clubs to create their own service information sharing systems to […]
California flight training fix clears state legislature
A bill that would exempt California fight training organizations from onerous fees and reporting requirements imposed by a 2009 post-secondary education law took a major step toward becoming law Aug. 30 with approval by the state Senate. The Assembly approved Senate Bill 619 Aug. 25, and it was then referred back to the Senate, which […]
Aviation High School breaks ground
A ground-breaking ceremony was recently held for Aviation High School’s new, $43.5 million campus at The Museum of Flight in Seattle. “Today’s groundbreaking represents a giant step forward in securing the future of Aviation High School,” said Principal Reba Gilman. “Since the school’s founding in 2004, we have dreamed of having a permanent home on […]
EAA to debut Young Eagles for adults next year
EAA is set to launch a Young Eagles program for adults next year. According to EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower, Young Eagles for adults has been something that EAA members have been recommending for years. The program will focus on the “one-on-one” flight experience, will be driven by chapters, and will provide the same insurance protections […]
Auction of space and aviation artifacts slated
RR Auction is offering more than 800 historical objects in a Space and Aviation Artifacts auction in September. Besides items from the space program, the auction also includes a piece of fabric from “The Spirit of St. Louis” and plans for air warfare during the Civil War. Among the museum-quality pieces to be featured: The […]
Return to the air fatal for RV-6 pilot
This August 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: RV-6. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Caldwell, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to a family member, the airplane had sat on the […]
Can’t see the forest for the trees
Last week I attended a webinar. The topic was Airport Compatible Land Use. Now, if you’ve never been to a webinar, you’re really missing something — at least in theory. Technology allows large numbers of us to get together and discuss a topic of common interest, without ever having to leave our homes or offices. […]
AOPA, NBAA formally file to preserve BARR
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have filed their opening brief in court to challenge the government’s decision to severely limit the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program. In their briefing, filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the associations argue […]
PilotMall.com and Air Journey to fly relief mission to Bahamas
PilotMall.com will team up with Air Journey on a relief mission to the Islands of the Bahamas in an effort to bring supplies and much needed aid to the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The two companie are currently collecting supplies in preparation for their mission. The trip leaves Wednesday, Aug. 31, delivering […]