After the County of Riverside shutdown their operations at Hemet Ryan Airport (HMT) in Southern California in October 2009, soaring pilots, with help from the Soaring Society of America, AOPA, and California Pilots Association, filed a Part 16 action with the FAA Airports Division asserting that denying their right to access at the publicly owned […]
AOPA calls for FAA to withdraw proposal to put photos on pilot licenses
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has called for the FAA to withdraw its proposal to require all pilots to obtain a photo on their pilot certificate because it adds no safety or security benefit, while adding substantial costs to pilots and the federal government. In a report at AOPA.org, association officials say that […]
Aviation contest takes off Friday
Students from 12 high schools across Kentucky will have their aviation knowledge put to the test Friday, Feb. 25, at a one-of-its-kind competition at a Louisville high school. Nearly 50 students will participate in the Skills USA Aviation Competition at Shawnee High School. The event is sponsored by SkillsUSA, a career and technical education organization […]
Centurion expands service network
Centurion Aircraft Engines has expanded its service network for the Centurion diesel aircraft engine. The service network was strengthened by appointing new FBOs, particularly in North America, while Scheiling Aircraft Service has been appointed the 40th service center in Germany. “We reached additional milestones in our service, with the main focus being on the North […]
SAFE delivers CFI forum on go-arounds to FAASTeam
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently delivered the third of eight planned “Seminar-in-a-Box” products for the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam). Titled Go-Arounds, the seminar was created by Master Instructor Michael Phillips, who has provided more than 4,900 hours of flight instruction, 2,000 of which have been in high performance aircraft. PilotWorkshops.com has […]
Live ATC sim at Women in Aviation conference
Precision Flight Controls (PFC) and Pilotedge have teamed to bring a new experience in flight simulation, “Live Air Traffic Control,” when they demonstrate one of the FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Devices at the Women in Aviation conference in Reno this week (Feb. 24-26). Pilotedge was first demonstrated in PFC’s modular flight deck at AOPA 2010. […]
New sponsor for Mike Goulian
Goulian Aerosports, an aviation marketing and air show company built upon pilot Mike Goulian, has entered into a new partnership with Whelen Engineering Co. Whelen manufactures aviation, automotive, and mass notification lighting and warning signals. It is the only major US manufacturer of emergency warning equipment to still manufacture its products entirely in the United […]
JetSelect earns Part 145 repair station certification
JetSelect Aviation’s maintenance division has obtained FAA Certification as a Part 145 Repair Station. JetSelect Maintenance Services operates its repair station and offers aircraft maintenance services from its primary base at the Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), in Columbus, Ohio. For more information: JetSelectAviation.com
Corrosion leads to gear collapse
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: Thorp T-18-C. Injuries: None. Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down for a […]