Madsen, Farkas, & Powen, a law firm that concentrates on serving clients in the aerospace and aviation industries, has joined forces with SmithAmundsen, a firm of more than 140 lawyers headquartered in Chicago and operating throughout the Midwest. “The addition of MFP’s aviation practice is a great strategic addition to the firm that enables us […]
Poor fuel management leads to off-airport landing
This December 2008 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 210. Injuries: None. Location: Fort Collins, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot departed on the cross-country flight with 89 gallons […]
The best of times, the worst of times
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Charles Dickens wrote “A Tale of Two Cities,” he might have forecast general aviation in the year 2011 with the comment, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Next year has the potential for being a productive growth period, but the challenges to be met might […]
Prediction 2011 – Commenting
2011 will be an amazing year for General Aviation. The following is one of a series of absurd (unless they come to fruition) predictions. The quotes are manufactured (by me) and the only thing standing in the way of making these a reality is the cajones to make it so. Commenting goes viral Heeding the […]
IG: NextGen needs more efficient RNP procedures
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) needs to implement more efficient performance-based navigation procedures, clarify third-party rules, and assure that Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedures can be used at congested airports. That was the gist of findings in a study by the Inspector General’s office of the Department of Transportation. The […]
Don’t leave insurance to the last in homebuilt decision
You spend months reading every article you can get your hands on about a number of different airplanes you’re considering building. You check out aircraft kit manufacturers and you take a few demo flights. Finally you make your decision, pull the trigger and order your airplane kit. After many hours of hard work, your airplane […]
Northern California Business Aviation Association formed
The business aviation community in Northern California has established the Northern California Business Aviation Association. “Until now, Northern California didn’t have a group to support business aviation,” said John Swaney, chief pilot for Hewlett-Packard. “In this industry, issues are going to come up from time to time, like airport noise and airspace access. If there’s […]
Airport commends Green Flight Project
Centennial Airport in Denver has adopted a resolution commending Bye Energy for its effort to develop and fly an electric-powered airplane. The Green Flight Project, which launched in mid-February, is intended to enhance the development of an electric and electric-hybrid propulsion system (EHPS) for commercial application. The initial objective is to design and integrate a […]
Two Dakota Cub kits added to FAA list
Dakota Cub’s Super 18-160-EXP and Super 18-LT-EXP have been added to the FAA’s list of approved amateur-built kits. This ensures builders that the completed aircraft will meet the FAA’s 51% rule as long as the builder completes the kit as instructed. The Super 18 is based upon the venerable Piper Super Cub. It features Dakota […]