This April 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: Taylorcraft BC12-D. Injuries: None. Location: Southbridge, Mass. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: As the pilot raised the tail of his tailwheel-equipped airplane during […]
Little ‘Mr. Mulligan’
Hal Wighton’s Luscombe pays homage to the famous racer When pilots dream, they often dream about airplanes and missions they’d like to fly. One of the most popular daydreams is to imagine yourself an air racer of the 1930s, flying a famous machine like the Howard DGA-6 “Mr. Mulligan.” Hal Wighton of Bloomer, Wis., decided […]
FAA, CFIs meet about changes to knowledge tests
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) took part in a meeting in Oklahoma City April 20 with a number of aviation industry organizations and training-materials providers about the process of airman knowledge test development and administration. This meeting, while a regular, yearly event, focused on recent concerns the industry has expressed about changes to […]
Flight Design ups U.S. content in German design
Detroit auto manufacturers use the phrase “Domestic Content” to describe the portion of their vehicles fabricated in America. For several years, importer Flight Design USA has been using an increasing portion of USA made components in the CT and MC series aircraft it sells to Americans, according to company officials. Why use more “domestic content?” […]
Project to improve main runway at Skagit Regional Airport begins next month
Major improvements to the main runway at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash., are slated to begin next month. The project to upgrade Runway 10-28, which was built by the U.S. Navy during World War II, will span two years to accommodate the short Northwest construction seasons and will cost an estimated $15.3 million, […]
New Adam 500 in the works
The new owner of the assets of bankrupt Adam Aircraft plans to certify an improved version of the A500 push/pull piston twin rather than resume manufacturing the aircraft under its existing certification, according to a report at AVweb, which notes that Thomas Hsueh, owner of Triton Aerospace, of Anacortes, Wash., is not satisfied with the […]
Mike Bisbe solos at Sporty’s Academy
??Mike Bisbe from Goshen, Ohio soloed on March 17, 2011 at Sporty’s Academy at Clermont County Airport in Batavia, OH. Mike began flight training just a few months ago and is working toward a Recreational pilot certificate. Once certificated, he will be able to carry a passenger and fly as long as weather conditions are […]
Ohio Aviation Awards announced
The Ohio Aviation Association (OAA) presented its annual awards to recipients at a banquet held Tuesday, April 12, at its annual conference at the Holiday Inn Worthington in Worthington, Ohio. Awards were given to the Airport Manager of the Year, and two Aviation Businesses of the Year. Another award was given for Lifetime Achievement in […]
FAA administrator to speak at Atlanta Aero Club
Randy Babbitt, administrator for the FAA, will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bi–monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for May 5. Babbitt, a veteran pilot who flew 25 years for Eastern Airlines, is an internationally recognized expert in aviation and labor relations. Most recently he was a partner with Oliver […]