With the first five aircraft completed and another 10 in final assembly, Viking Air of Sidney, BC, Canada has now received Transport Canada final “Production” approval for the manufacture of the Series 400 Twin Otter. This manufacturing certificate is an approval to manufacture duplicate products under the Transport Canada type design (type certificate), allowing Viking […]
Oregon airport institutes user fees
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) has initiated new user fees for GA aircraft, according to a story at KCYB.com, which notes that small aircraft will be charged $10 to $25 to land, taxi and park on the ramp. Five and six passenger planes will pay about $150, while corporate jets that carry nine to 15 […]
Ranger Airfield Fly-In this weekend
Ranger Airfield’s Fly-In & Airshow No. 4 is slated for May 27-29. The air show is a fundraiser to help keep F23 open, organizers said, noting there is some information pilots need to know before they fly in: Rwy 1-19 is now 3,415 feet. The Texas Department of Transportation approved the extension mid May. Visit […]
Integra 406 GPS ELT TSO approved
Kannad Aviation has obtained TSO approval for the Integra 406 GPS Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). This certification means the Integra 406 GPS ELT can now be sold, installed and certified on aircraft throughout America. The new Integra 406 GPS ELT offers an internal GPS and a 406MHz integrated antenna. This internal antenna offers a unique […]
Wright named GM at Landmark Aviation-SDL
Matthew Wright has been named General Manager at Landmark Aviation-SDL this week. He will oversee both FBO and MRO operations at Arizona’s Scottsdale Airport. Wright comes to Landmark from Atlantic Aviation, and is currently a member of the Arizona Business Aviation Association. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San […]
Robins Olds memoir released
Just released is a paperback version of “Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds.” The book, compiled and edited by his daughter, Christina, and an Air Force colleague, Ed Rasimus, distills the reams of material he left when he died in 2007. Robin Olds was a 5-year-old Air Corps brat who knew he […]
Dare to compare
A comparison tool used for researching aircraft has been expanded at Globalair.com. The tool not only lets you compare specific make and model, you also can compare aircraft across a specific platform. You compare side by side an equipment list, for example, of several Hawker 850XPs. You will now be able to compare a specific […]
Enterprise Jet Center joins Paragon Aviation Group
Paragon Aviation Group has added Enterprise Jet Center at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to its FBO network. Built in 2006, Enterprise Jet Center has the newest FBO facility on the field along with a 10,000-square-foot canopy for arrivals and departures, according to company officials. Paragon represents a group of independent FBOs and small chains that […]
Poor approach, poor landing
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 172. Injuries: None. Location: Glenburn, Maine. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on a 1,900-foot grass runway. […]