The FAA is warning that GPS service in a 330 nautical mile circle of Nevada could be “unreliable or unavailable” for six-hour stretches from May 16-27 as broadband wholesaler LightSquared tests whether a signal from one of its proposed 40,000 towers upsets satellite navigation, according to a report at AVweb.com.
AOPA to host International Learn to Fly event
On Saturday, May 21, people around the world will celebrate the second annual International Learn to Fly Day. As part of the worldwide effort, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in conjunction with other aviation businesses located at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) in Frederick, Md., will host a daylong event designed to introduce the […]
Esterline CMC Electronics newest GAMA member
The Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved Esterline CMC Electronics as its newest member, bringing the international trade association’s membership to 71. Esterline CMC Electronics is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, where they design, manufacture, sell and support technology electronics products for the commercial and military aviation markets. CMC’s focus […]
Pocket Floodlight debuts
Maxxeon, Inc. has introduced the Pocket Floodlight is now available, which combines the size of a penlight with the performance of a work light, according to company officials. Maintenance technicians often try to use a penlight-style flashlight instead of a work light when working in confined spaces since the flashlights are smaller, and are not […]
Winner Aviation expands
Winner Aviation has purchased a recently built neighboring hangar at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG) to expand. The 14,500-square-foot building provides Winner an additional 12,000 square feet of hangar space and 2,500 square feet of office space. Don Taylor, Winner Aviation’s General Manager and VP/Operations, says the additional hangar space is needed for the company’s growing […]
New book celebrates the last flying Vulcan
The history of XH558 the last flying Vulcan, is celebrated in an illustrated new book published to celebrate her 50th year. Researched and written by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, “50 Years of Vulcan XH558” uncovers her history from construction, through all her many roles, her retirement from RAF service and eventual restoration to […]
Pilot releases memoir
An officer asks you to look at the man on the left and right of yourself. “Only two of you will become pilots. Of those two, one of you will be killed before your tour of duty is up. That will leave only one of you standing. Are you sure you still want to become […]
Exhibit of WWI planes in miniature opens May 21
One of the world’s most complete collections of scale models representing World War I aircraft opens for permanent exhibit at The Museum of Flight in Seattle on May 21. The exhibit of these 153 detailed models in 1/48 scale will be displayed in the World War I gallery of the Museum’s Personal Courage Wing. The […]
Bad bounce for Cessna
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 182. Injuries: None. Location: Destin, Fla. Aircraft damage: What reportedly happened: Recorded winds at the airport about the time of the accident were […]