Sheltair has completed the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of aircraft parking at the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), in time for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. The new ramp expansion adds more than 100,000 square feet to the existing 130,000 square foot ramp of apron, totaling 230,000 square feet. Mike Lerma, […]
Sporty’s celebrates 50th anniversary with record crowds at annual fly-in
The theme of Sporty’s seventh annual Fly-In was the 50th anniversary of the company, but ideal weather, dozens of exhibitors, free seminars and free hot dogs all worked as a magnet to draw thousands of pilots and aircraft owners to Sporty’s Clermont County Airport on Saturday, May 21. Beginning at 10 a.m., fly-in participants were […]
New service for Alaska DOI pilots
Blue Sky Network, a global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions, has created a new service, software, and hardware plan designed specifically for pilots flying for the Department of Interior (DOI) in Alaska. As of May 1, the DOI requires that all aircraft flying any of its personnel or cargo be equipped with Iridium […]
‘The Pilots’ Guide to the Airports of Historic Massachusetts’ published
Just released is “The Pilots’ Guide to the Airports of Historic Massachusetts” by John Fiske. The book covers the history, area attractions and aviation lore of the Commonwealth’s 38 airports. Says Fiske, “I came up with the idea for the Pilots’ Guide when making plans to fly into every airport in Massachusetts. While working on […]
PowerNap Inventor offers to help controllers fight fatigue
Jonathan Husni, MBA, IT expert and inventor of PowerNap audio products, has offered the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), 100 PowerNap CDs and a 50% discount on his company’s PowerNap Machine, if it will try his technology as a solution to the fatigue problem that has caused […]
House promoted to Sierra Industries GM
Sierra Industries has promoted Jamie House to General Manager. In her new role, House will take over day-to-day corporate management for the South Texas business jet maintenance and modification facility. House brings a broad portfolio of management experience to her new role, having held a variety of positions at Sierra since originally joining the company […]
Failure to follow checklist puts plane in park
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: Cessna 210. Injuries: None. Location: Seattle. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly happened: During the descent for landing, the pilot did not use the checklist, […]
The allure of Warbirds, Part II
In the first part of this story, I chronicled my flight with the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team at this year’s Sun ’n Fun. At the end of the flight, Steve Gustafson, who flies the left wing slot for the team, sighed and said, “And back to reality.” I was struck by Gustafson’s remark because I’d heard […]
FAA to modify knowledge exams
The FAA will immediately reverse some of the changes made to the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) knowledge test, review others, and regrade tests taken since February when pass rates plummeted. The reversal comes after FAA officials met in early May in Oklahoma City with officials from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the National […]