GA pilots know that flight preparation takes a good deal of planning and coordination. With so many checklists and steps, it is easy to overlook another important component of a safe flight: ground safety. In an article in the January/February issue of FAA Safety Briefing, “Safety from the Ground Up,” pilot, mechanic, and FAA Safety […]
Mountain Flying course online
Interested in mountain flying? Before you sign up with a qualified CFI for some flight training, get prepared with the Air Safety Institute’s interactive Mountain Flying online course. You’ll be able to experiment with the effects of density altitude on aircraft performance and get to see what it’s like to traverse mountains during the daylight […]
Lycoming adds Air Power as distributor
Lycoming Engines has added Air Power Inc., located at Arlington Municipal Airport (GKY) in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, to its worldwide distributor network. Founded in 1992, Air Power is an industry leader in the sale of factory engines and parts for general aviation, with over 27,000 factory engines sold worldwide, according to Lycoming officials. “Air […]
Tailwind leads to ground loop
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 170. Injuries: None. Location: Homer, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was attempting to land with a 9-knot tailwind. […]
The joy of flying
From air races to commuting for business, Joyce Wilson flies high By AMELIA T. REIHELD, For General Aviation News When it comes to sheer unadulterated joie de vivre, or perhaps more specifically, joie de voler (joy of flying), Joyce Wilson is in a class by herself. She got an early start on her flying lessons. […]
GA groups cross fingers for FAA reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders of general aviation groups here are quick to praise the speed with which Congress is moving to give the FAA its first long-term authorization since 2003, while at the same time crossing their fingers that differences between Senate and House bills won’t again prevent agreement on a bill that both Houses […]
Seven entries for EAA’s Electric Flight Prize
Initial applications the $60,000 Electric Flight Prize at EAA AirVenture 2011 are filtering in from innovators ready to showcase their advancements in electric flight, according to EAA officials. AirVenture 2011 attendees will have an opportunity to witness the future of electric flight on display and in action through this contest, which will highlight an array […]
Extreme Aerosports new US agent for Sbach
Extreme Aerosports of Corvallis, Ore., has been named US agent for XtremeAir’s Sbach series of aerobatic aircraft. Pilots can choose between the single seat Sbach 300 or the two seat Sbach 342 models. Both are fully capable of aerobatic competition in the “unlimited” class. The two seat model also doubles as a speedy cross country […]
GA Training Symposium to feature top experts
More than two dozen industry experts have agreed to share insights and recommendations during the upcoming GA Pilot Training Reform Symposium, according to officials with the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). Panelists include: Jim Lauerman, President, AVEMCO Insurance Co. Dr. William Rhodes, Managing Member, Aerworthy Consulting LLC John King, Co-Owner, King Schools, Inc. […]