Landing on a frozen lake can be challenging, even for the best aviators. That’s why the U.S. Forest Service and Interior Department has summarized lessons learned about landing on a frozen lake from a recent incident. Last December, a Super Cub with tundra tires landed on a frozen lake in Alaska and fell through the […]
Superior begins shipping Millenium cylinders
Superior Air Parts, Inc. has begun the next phase of its product reintroduction efforts by commencing the delivery of new Millennium Cylinders to its global dealer network. “This is very exciting for everyone who has been involved with bringing the popular family of Millennium Cylinders back into production,” explained Timothy Archer, CEO, Superior Air Parts. […]
Call for fairness
A request for basic fairness is at the heart of comments filed by officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) in response to an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding rules governing appeals of emergency FAA certificate revocations. NBAA’s comments, which were filed Feb. 22, a day before the comment period closed, target […]
Kentucky students compete
Students from seven high schools across Kentucky recently displayed their aviation knowledge at a statewide competition that brought together aspiring pilots and experienced aviation industry professionals. Frankfort High School took home top team honors at the SkillsUSA Aviation Competition at Shawnee High School in Louisville on Friday, Feb. 25. Jacob Alvey, a Frankfort High School […]
Success Aviation upgrades to Remos dealer
Having launched a Remos Pilot Center a year ago, Success Aviation has upgraded, becoming a Remos Aircraft Dealer. The Houston-based company currently has two Rremos GX demo aircraft, one with an autopilot and a second without. They use the LSAs for primary flight training. “Most flight training operations involving the Remos use about 3.2 gallons […]
Wipaire releases single-point fueling system for Kodiak
Wipaire, Inc. has received certification of its single-point fueling system for the Quest Kokiak, which enables the aircraft to be filled from the ground, eliminating the need for ladders. In aircraft equipped with a TKS anti-ice system, the risk of damage resulting from over the wing fueling is eliminated. Wipaire’s electronic monitoring ensures that the […]
Sebring launches monthly breakfast fly-in
Florida’s Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) is introducing its monthly pancake breakfast fly-in/drive-in March 12, from 7:30 am-11 a. The gourmet pancake breakfasts will then take place the second Saturday of every month. Guests are asked to donate $5, which will benefit the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) Young Eagles program. The breakfast is free to pilots […]
Air Zoo to celebrate Women’s History Month
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In honor of Women’s History Month, the Air Zoo is celebrating Women in Aviation and Space Day on March 12. At 1 and 2 p.m., visitors will be able to meet a female aviator character from the past, as she tells tales about women from aviation and space history. Visitors will learn about the […]
Fatigued pilot crashes on approach
This March 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: DA-40. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Arcata, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot held a commercial certificate with ratings for airplane single […]