Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has chosen the base locations for its Mobile Technical Support team’s fleet of ground support vehicles. These vehicles, in addition to a support aircraft, are equipped to provide quick response to unexpected customer aircraft service issues, according to company officials. A ground support unit is positioned on the West […]
eBooks now available in SAE library
SAE International’s Digital Library now includes eBooks to bolster its already collection of more than 175,000 technical papers, standards, and related publications from SAE International and other organizations. SAE International’s portfolio of eBooks in the SAE Digital Library includes 117 titles. In addition, SAE International offers bundled sets of eBooks on the following topics: Engine […]
Bad bounce for Cessna
This September 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 175. Injuries: None. Location: Rio Blanco, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on a remote 2,100-foot […]
Success story: Chicago’s DuPage Airport
Running an airport is a lot like raising a child. You must nurture it, provide it with the means to support itself, and protect it from those who would do it harm. And, just like raising a child, you often don’t know how successful all that hard work is until several years down the road. […]
The mythical E10 mandate
Many people misunderstand what the country in general — and their state in particular — is required to do about ethanol in auto gasoline. First, let’s look at the BIG picture: There is no federal mandatory E10 law. Many people believe that there is, but it is not true. There are only six states with […]
Missouri governor visits Zenith Aircraft
Job creation is closely tied to export growth, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said yesterday during a visit to kit plane manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Co., which has more than 30% of its sales in exports. Zenith is one example of how Missouri’s exports continue to grow, the governor said. The state’s international exports are up by […]
GA Rally held in South Dakota
Over 100 workers, state and local officials and aviation enthusiasts gathered today in Pierre, S.D., for a general aviation rally. The event, held at Mustang Aviation, was organized by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) with support from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), National Air Transport Association (NATA) and […]
New information sharing system for type clubs
Aviation type clubs will soon have a cost-free method for sharing service and maintenance information among their members. In an attempt to increase safety in general aviation aircraft, the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University is making it possible for type clubs to create their own service information sharing systems to […]
California flight training fix clears state legislature
A bill that would exempt California fight training organizations from onerous fees and reporting requirements imposed by a 2009 post-secondary education law took a major step toward becoming law Aug. 30 with approval by the state Senate. The Assembly approved Senate Bill 619 Aug. 25, and it was then referred back to the Senate, which […]