The FAA’s aircraft re-registration initiative that began Nov. 1, 2010, is going about as expected, according to a report at EAA.org. In fact, the report notes that Walter Binkley, manager of aircraft registry in Oklahoma City, says it’s going fairly well – even better in some respects, such as more people than expected are using […]
Finish your flight training at Sporty’s Academy
Thousands of aspiring pilots begin a flight training program but never finish. Demands of work or family, finances, illness, a conflict with a flight instructor or a learning hurdle can keep even dedicated students from their goals. Sometimes it’s just a pause; sometimes it’s years before the student returns, and sometimes the student never does. […]
Flight School Business newsletter returns
Recognizing how important it is to communicate with flight schools, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is bringing back its newsletter, Flight School Business. The newsletter will be part of the AOPA-led industry-wide Flight Training Student Retention Initiative, which is intended to find ways to reverse a student pilot drop-out rate as high as 80%. […]
WASPs honored in ‘Legends & Legacies’ series
On Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, in honor of Women’s History Month, the public will have the rare opportunity to meet and hear firsthand from some of the women who, during World War II, took jobs traditionally held by men and the unique consequences that today would be unheard of. The two-day forum […]
Soaring Expo takes off at Museum of Flight
The world of silent flight will be celebrated at Soaring Expo 2011, held March 5-6 at The Museum of Flight in Seattle. Exhibits include full-size gliders, radio-controlled gliders and the debut of a permanent display of the museum’s record-setting Perlan I glider (pictured). Seattle-native Einar Enevoldson and adventurer Steve Fossett flew the Perlan I to […]
McCreery Aviation joins Avfuel network
McCreery Aviation Co. at McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) in South Texas has joined the Avfuel network. McCreery Aviation offers a variety of general aviation services including maintenance, aircraft sales, parts, avionics and charter. A flight academy and a high-tech facility round out the full-service FBO’s offerings, according to company executives. “Avfuel has long admired […]
Poor approach, poor landing
This February 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 Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Fallbrook, Calif. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land. He entered an extended right […]
Beware the tax man…in another state
By DAVID HUGHES & CAROLYN SPRINCHORN When Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn pronounced his fiscal house “on fire” in December 2010, many businesses and individuals in the state understandably feared that the lawmaker’s solution to the emergency would be reflected in their tax bills. Nonresidents, on the other hand, assumed they had nothing to worry about […]
Final report on student retention online
The research study for the AOPA Flight Training Student Retention Initiative is now available online. AOPA commissioned the study to gain a more in-depth understanding of the student pilot experience. “In order to begin addressing the abysmal student dropout rate, we needed a more accurate picture of what students want and whether or not they’re […]