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: Cessna 152. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Glendale, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and student were returning to the airport when […]
Testing for ethanol
Ben Visser is an aviation fuels and lubricants expert who spent 33 years with Shell Oil. He has been a private pilot since 1985. How do you test for ethanol in auto gas? Recently, I’ve received a lot of e-mails from people who want to know exactly how much the water phase volume will change […]
AvBid inaugural Sun ’n Fun auction called a success
Officials with AvBid Aircraft Auctions (AvBid), a major sponsor of the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, report the company’s inaugural two day aviation auction held during this year’s air show was a resounding success. AvBid President Don Stephens commented: “We are very pleased with the outcome of the auction. We sold aircraft despite […]
Flight Design Hand Control option goes into production
Flight Design, creator and builder of the CT series of Light-Sport Aircraft, wants to help disabled pilots in their quest to learn to fly. To support the work being done by Able Flight, Flight Design donated one of its hand control systems for use by a disabled student who has access to a Flight Design […]
LAMA takes leadership role
Most free people know that with freedom comes responsibility. In aviation, this has played out dramatically with the emergence of the Sport Pilot/ Light-Sport Aircraft rule issued in July 2004. “The industry has demonstrated several strengths as it formed out of a clear blue sky,” stated Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association […]
Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct released
The Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct (FIMCC) was released Monday by the project’s Permanent Editorial Board. Developed by a team of aviation professionals and drawing upon decades of research and experience, the code recommends operating practices designed to improve the quality of flight instruction and the safety of flight training operations. Support for the […]
‘Rosie the Riveter’ the musical
Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre brings its Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company (AMT) to The Museum of Flight for a special performance of a new musical, “Rosie the Riveter,” on April 23 at 2 p.m. The show tells the story of the heroic women in the World War II workforce who built the airplanes that helped […]
Pilot Journey kicks off Airshow Alerts
Pilot Journey, a long time promoter of first time flight lessons, has teamed with AttendStar, an online airshow ticketing service, in an attempt to increase the U.S. pilot population. Starting with the 2011 airshow season, Pilot journey and AttendStar will begin a cross-promotional effort aiming to share the joy of learning to fly an airplane […]
Standard Aero adds PW300 service at Springfield facility
StandardAero Business Aviation has added line services on the Pratt & Whitney Canada, PW300-series of engines to its list of maintenance capabilities at its Springfield, Ill. service center. The Springfield center is the first StandardAero Business Aviation facility to provide line maintenance on the PW307 and PW308 engines. Airframe platforms powered by these engines include […]