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: Fly Baby. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Keller, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot said the airplane had not been flown […]
The wind beneath his wings
Through most of my married life, which has been most of my life really, my Old Man has been the backbone of this family. Sure, I often have to be the navigator, gently — and sometimes not so gently — guiding us in the proper direction, but once on course, his strength and determination sees […]
Flight training meetings kick off
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) wants to hear from anyone who has ever taken flying lessons, asking for their input at a series of regional meetings that kicks off May 24 in Fairfield, N.J., followed by meetings in Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Orlando. AOPA launched the Flight Training Student Retention Initiative […]
More women in aviation
The number of women pilots has increased since 2000 by 18.6% and the number of those with ATP certificates is up 35%, while the number of male pilots has dropped, according to a review of FAA statistics by AVweb’s Glenn Pew. Read his full report here.
New AD issued for Cessna seat latches
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) that adds steps and clarifies procedures of a superseded AD for inspections and replacement of seat-latching mechanism parts on a variety of Cessna single- and multiengine aircraft, according to a report at AOPA.org, which notes the new AD takes effect June 17.
TIA launches Master Plan update
The Tucson Airport Authority recently kicked off an update to Tucson International Airport’s (TIA) Master Plan. The Master Plan looks out 20 years into the future and provides a strategic roadmap for the physical development of the airport. The plan is typically updated every five to seven years. The current TIA Master Plan was completed […]
Aviators wing and BBQ sauce debuts
Get ready to take off with the new Gourmet Aviators Wing and Aviators BBQ Sauce product lines. The sauces are made from spices from all over the world, sweet onions, garlic and more, according to company officials. The sauces contain no MSG or preservatives. Alex Montañez, the creator of Gourmet Aviator products and the founder […]
John Kell dies at 82
John Kell, a well-known pilot and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner in the Pacific Northwest, died April 29 at his home in East Wenatchee, Washington. Kell had had a long battle with his health over the last several years, but passed quietly at the age 82, according to friends. A pilot for more than 55 years, […]
Vintage planes fly to museum for May 28 display
The Museum of Flight in Seattle hosts the annual Cascade Warbirds Fly-in of vintage military airplanes on Saturday, May 28. A wide variety of restored planes representing several nations’ armed forces from World War II through the Vietnam conflict will be on view in the museum parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The […]