This May 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: Taylorcraft BC12-D. Injuries: None. Location: Nome, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was attempting to land the tailwheel airplane at […]
The Fk Comet: An aerobatic LSA
Want to fly a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) but continue with the fun of flying aerobatics? You can with the new Fk Comet. Manufactured by Fk-Lightplanes in Speyer, Germany, and distributed in the U.S. by Atlanta-based Hansen Air Group, the sporty Comet made its American debut in January at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in […]
Learn to Fly Day Saturday
This Saturday, May 21, nearly 200 events are planned around the country to commemorate the second annual International Learn to Fly Day. To find a local event near you, go to LearnToFly.org. Local EAA chapters and aviation organizations are leading the way by offering free adult orientation flights on May 21. These introductory flights for […]
Search for funding continues at Diamond
Diamond Aircraft will have to find other ways to get the funding it needs, President Peter Maurer told AVweb contributing editor Mary Grady this week after the Canadian government turned down a request for a $35 million loan. The company has been working to find private investors to keep the company and its D-Jet program […]
Map pinpoints stall/spin accidents
A new interactive map from the Air Safety Institute shows the location of accidents caused by stalls, with or without spins, since 2003. See it here.
Oshkosh runway walk to benefit community groups
Running enthusiasts can navigate an aircraft-lined course by competing in the fifth annual EAA Runway 5K, scheduled for Saturday, July 30, at 7 a.m. during AirVenture 2011 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 3.1-mile run/walk through the convention grounds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh, YMCA Strong Kids Fund, and Cerebral […]
ICAS scholarships available
ICAS Foundation Aviation Scholarships are now available. The ICAS Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, and recognizing the advances of the air show industry. Their mission is to provide the necessary resources to leave a lasting legacy of our industry for others to follow and perpetuate. The […]
A new way to market GA
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is opening a customer gallery in the prestigious Claridge’s Hotel in the heart of Mayfair London. The gallery is designed to “find new and creative ways to be where our customers are,” company officials said. The gallery, which opens May 25, will be staffed by a team of professionals who will provide […]
IMC Clubs launches Knowledge Drive
IMC Club International has launched “Knowledge Drive” in its Aviation Knowledge Base at IMCClubs.org, a library of a “real life” type questions and answers for GA pilots. Every question is routed to a CFI for an answer, which subsequently is recorded in the database. All questions being asked are screened automatically for availability of the […]