The FAA will not to pursue legal action against U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe for landing on a closed runway and instead allowed the Oklahoma Republican to take a remedial training program, according to a story in the Tulsa World. Inhofe has completed the training — given by a former flight student of his — while […]
Controlled chaos
How do you take a picture of 800 people at an airshow? First things first: Forget about making a plan…at least that’s what photographer John Slemp learned at last year’s AirVenture when he was tasked with taking the annual group shot for the Women in Aviation gathering. He writes all about it in his latest […]
Jabiru rescinds approval for ethanol-blended fuel in its aircraft
In the Winter 2011 issue of “The Flock”, Jabiru USA’s newsletter, owners of Jabiru airplanes were notified that previous approvals for autogas containing up to 10% ethanol have been rescinded: Early in 2009, the fuel tank sealant for the J230-SP and J170-SP was changed to a formula that resisted up to 10% ethanol. Jabiru Aircraft […]
Lindbergh Foundation award winners revealed
The Lindbergh Foundation has selected Dean Kamen, inventor, educator and pilot, to receive the Lindbergh Award for 2011. In addition, the foundation will recognize GE Aviation as the recipient of its Corporate Award for Balance; and Milbry Polk, founder and director emeritus of WINGs WorldQuest, with the Anne Morrow Lindbergh Award. The awardees will be […]
FAA forecasts some GA growth over next 20 years
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA’s annual forecast, released today, sees general aviation increasing over the next 20 years but at a rate of less than 1% a year. Fixed wing piston aircraft will have the slowest growth, increasing only 0.2% a year, the forecast predicts, while fixed wing turbine aircraft are forecast for the biggest […]
Boy Scouts plan Camporee at Fantasy of Flight
Scouts of all ages will gather at Central Florida’s Fantasy of Flight for the Third Annual Boy Scout Aviation Camporee, Friday, March 18, through Sunday, March 20. Troops will earn their aviation merit badges with the help of aviation experts and interactive activities and experiences with some of the attraction’s more than 40 rare and […]
Naval Aviation’s Top 10 contest kicks off
In celebration of the United States Centennial of Naval Aviation, LiveAirShowTV seeks your nominations for the “Top 10” greatest moments, events, or personalities in Naval Aviation history. Your nomination could be a battle, a “first”, a person, a plane, or even the space program. It only has to have a connection to the Navy, Marine […]
Are glass cockpit airplanes unsafe?
That’s the question asked by a new book, “Glass Cockpit Flying,” by Robert Littlefield. The author notes that glass cockpit airplanes are certainly less safe than they should be. A recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) study showed fewer total accidents for glass cockpit aircraft but a higher fatal accident rate and a higher total […]
True-Lock now available at Aircraft Spruce
True-Lock LLC and Aircraft Spruce have partnered to provide STC’d fastener systems to the aviation community. True-Lock is the only patented aviation wheel fastener system in the world that has been awarded an STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) by the FAA for axle nut technology, according to company officials. True-Lock aviation fastener systems reduce premature wear […]