Greenwich AeroGroup has appointed Mike Slattery to the company’s Interior Product Management Team. Since 2008 Slattery has been leading Western Aircraft’s interiors and completion efforts. In his new role with Greenwich AeroGroup, Slattery will serve as a customer consultant regarding interiors for both Western Aircraft and its sister company Atlantic Aero. Slattery is a seasoned […]
Seat blamed for loss of control
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: Piper Family Cruiser. Injuries: None. Location: Anchorage, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot said that as he applied power his […]
Redlands, California goes renegade – and it’s working
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. He is also a founding partner and regular contributor to FlightMonkeys.com. Roughly 65 miles to the east of Los Angeles is the mid-sized city of Redlands, California. With a […]
Sleepy controllers get lift from Flying High Coffee
Air traffic controllers have been getting some bad press in recent weeks. This has not gone unnoticed by the owner of an aviation-focused coffee company called “Flying High Coffee.” Rob Riggen felt he could play a small part in keeping controllers alert during their long days and late nights by offering up some free coffee. […]
Pipistrel takes LEAP prize
The Pipistrel Taurus Electro took top prize in the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize at last week’s AERO show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. According to Erik Lindbergh, who created the prize, there were several noteworthy candidates in the best airplane category, including the Hugues Duval Electric Cri-Cri with power by Electrivia; the Pipistrel Taurus Electro (pictured); and […]
FAA changes controller scheduling
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt have unveiled changes to air traffic controller scheduling practices that will allow controllers more time for rest between shifts. “We expect controllers to come to work rested and ready to work and take personal responsibility for safety in the control towers. We […]
Tax battle continues in Washington State
The Washington state legislature will soon consider a proposal that would increase taxes for airplane owners. Introduced on April 14, House Bill 2089 would impose an annual excise tax of 1% on the taxable value of aircraft registered in the state, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), who say they are […]
Government expected to rule on Cirrus-China deal soon
The management at Cirrus Aircraft is awaiting word from the U.S. government regarding clearance to proceed with the Minnesota planemaker’s acquisition by China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd., (AVIC), according to an AviationWeek story that notes that the proposed acquisition has met with opposition that Cirrus executives maintain is misplaced and potentially damaging. Read […]
Colorado group readies for second ‘Aviation Saves’ event
Preparations are underway for the Colorado Aviation Business Associations (CABA’s) second annual “Aviation Saves” event, scheduled for June 10-11 at Centennial Airport in Englewood, near Denver. While the dates have changed from last year’s late-April timeframe, the theme and location remain the same as the inaugural event, which was supported by dozens of volunteers, 49 […]