Who will be the next head of the FAA? The Politico reports that acting administrator Michael Huerta will probably fill the post until after the election, quoting Illinois Congressman Jerry Costello, the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure’s aviation subcommittee: “I doubt that the Senate will approve any of President Obama’s nominees next year, […]
Jack Brown, 93
The Greatest Generation lost another member December 13 when WWII veteran and Parkland, Washington pioneer Jack Brown died as result of September auto accident. Born in 1918 Jack led a life few can imagine. He was on his 5th passport having visited over 85 countries. He was a proud WWII Navy veteran. He and his […]
Waco approved to produce Great Lakes parts
Battle Creek, MI — WACO Classic Aircraft has received approval to begin part production for the Great Lakes 2T-1A biplane. The approval allows WACO to produce parts for production aircraft, and to sell approved parts to owners of aircraft produced in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Production of the Great Lakes biplane has started, in anticipation of the first […]
Model aeronautics Expo slated
World record holder and five-time NASA space shuttle pilot Robert “Hoot” Gibson is one of the high-profile speakers scheduled to attend the Academy of Model Aeronautics’ 14th annual AMA Expo Jan. 6-8, 2012, at the Ontario Convention Center in California. The NASA DROID (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone) and a 30-foot scale model of the […]
Applications for AMT Employer Award available
Applications for the 2012 Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Award Program are now available from the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). The award program, now in its second year, is designed to recognize companies that employ aviation maintenance technicians (AMT) and encourage and support AMT training. The award is based on the percentage of AMTs employed […]
Flightline TV looking for pledges
Have you watched Flightline TV? Thirteen episodes were produced for telecast in Minnesota and Wisconsin and show founders would like to take Flightline TV national in 2012. To make that happen, Flightline TV is calling on “pilots, general aviation businesses, and fans of aviation to make this happen.” Flightline TV has created a project on […]
Landmark Aviation opens FBO at OAK
Landmark Aviation has opened its FBO at Oakland International Airport. Landmark’s FBO at OAK is its first in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 12th location added to the network in 2011. The FBO is centrally located at OAK’s North Field in the Hangar 5 facility. Landmark has initiated a multi-million dollar renovation project, […]
Avidyne autopilots certified for Matrix and Mirage
Avidyne Corp. has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of the DFC90 autopilot for Entegra-equipped Piper PA-46 Matrix and Mirage aircraft, as well as TSO and STC approval of the DFC100 autopilot for Release 9 (R9)-equipped Piper PA-46 Matrix aircraft. The attitude-based DFC90 is a plug-and-play replacement for the existing […]
Baron loses landing gear
This December 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: Beech Baron. Injuries: None. Location: Lexington, Ky. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing instrument approaches. He performed a missed approach, […]