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 152. Injuries: None. Location: Opelousas, La. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: When the commercial pilot departed, the plane had approximately 15 gallons […]
Damn tornadoes
But the damage brings out the best in people Tornadoes take on many forms, and are different beasts to different people. At the recent Sun ’n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., the tornado was called an EF1. If you are John Burton, president of Sun ’n Fun, the tornado that hit LAL on March 31 […]
LSA companies expanding in two directions
New models range from single seaters to four-place planes Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. An amazing thing happened on the way to AERO 2011, Europe’s very popular show in the south of Germany. Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) companies — a large and growing flock of […]
Filming wraps up on ‘Outback Pilot…Australia’
The Real Deal Productions of Soldotna, Alaska, led by General Aviation News contributor Jim Oltersdorf, has completed filming of “Outback Pilot…Australia.” “I am most pleased to announce the final shooting of our newest documentary that takes place in the remote Australian Outback,” said Oltersdorf. “We spent a grueling six weeks filming in extremely hostile conditions […]
FAA institutes more changes to ATC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt announced additional management changes and other actions Friday as part of the FAA’s comprehensive review of the air traffic control system. Three veteran FAA managers will be repositioned to assume oversight of critical air traffic roles: Walt Cochran will oversee Terminal Operations, where he will be responsible for […]
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LoPresti acquires Tri-Nav Charts
LoPresti Aviation has acquired the rights to Howie Keefe’s Tri-Nav Chart print and digital products (the aviators’ guide for easily navigating the airspace system). The products include: Tri-Nav’s unique aviation charts that can be used for both legal IFR and VFR flight, Free Internet update service on the FAA’s 28-day cycle, The “Shirt Pocket” series […]
Latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing online
The new issue of FAA Safety Briefing explores how developments in the National Airspace System affect and benefit general aviation pilots. Articles highlight some of the changes and challenges of flying in today’s NAS, and provide tips pilots can use to meet those challenges safely and efficiently. Feature articles highlight changes to the NOTAM system, […]
Duncan Aviation names scholarship winners
Duncan Aviation has released the names of 20 recipients of Duncan Aviation’s 2011 Karen K. Duncan Scholarship program. The recipients, who have at least one parent who is a full-time Duncan Aviation employee, will each receive up to $4,000 for two years of continuing education at an accredited two- or four-year college or post-secondary vocational […]