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: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Westminister, Md. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on an 1,840-foot runway. He […]
Now THAT’S a thank you!
Volunteers who restored DC-3 get flight to remember What better way to thank the people who have helped you restore an aircraft than giving them a ride in it? When it’s a major restoration, say that of a DC-3, it is only fitting that the ride be epic, like a trip from Flabob Airport (RIR) […]
Ask Paul: What’s up with my oil temperature?
I don’t think you have an oil temperature problem at this point. Since we’re in the midst of winter, you may have to wait to do any further checking until warm weather returns.
Congress asks aviation leaders to suggest ways to cut expenses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders of seven aviation organizations appeared before a House of Representatives subcommittee Wednesday and were asked to examine their requirements and see where money can be cut in the FAA’s budget that would not affect safety or efficiency. Members from both sides of the aisle expect cuts in appropriations for both the […]
Flight Design CTLS floatplane certified
ASTM certification for the amphibious CTLS Floatplane was accepted by the FAA on Jan. 15, with the floatplane making its public debut at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla., a week later. The company is now accepting orders for the CTLS Floatplane. Flight Design USA distributor Airtime Aviation of Tulsa, Okla., in cooperation […]
CALPILOTS January/February newsletter online
The California Pilots Association has posted its January/February 2011 newsletter online at CALPILOTS.org.
Total impact from SLN: 10,00 jobs, $323 million
When Schilling Air Force Base in Salina, Kan., closed in 1965, it took with it more than 5,000 jobs and an annual payroll of what translates today to more than $83 million. Despite this crushing blow, a January 2011 study by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research, W. Frank Barton School of Business, […]
FAA, industry meet at ADS-B forum
Nearly 40 attendees participated in the Aircraft Electronics Association’s ADS-B Technology Forum, Feb. 8-9, at the AEA’s professional development center at its headquarters in Lee’s Summit, Mo., a suburb of Kansas City. The forum was designed to address initial design and certification limitations of airborne systems, as well as installation nuances of stand-alone equipment in […]
Wrong on the GI Bill
LETTER TO THE EDITOR The article “GI flight training bill signed into law” states that for the first time GIs can get flight training paid for by the government. In January 1955, after discharge from the army, the GI Bill paid for my commercial, instrument and multi-engine ratings. NORM PAULSEN, via e-mail