Eight CFIs recently earned accreditation as Master Instructors by Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned by a candidate through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This […]
Windshear ruins 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: Piper Cherokee Lance. Injuries: None. Location: Middletown, Del. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was on short final approach for landing on […]
‘Savor’ the experience
There is a saying among the builders of experimental aircraft: The project is 90% done and there is 90% to go. In other words, the builder/pilots are more focused on getting the project finished than the building experience. That’s the wrong attitude, says Chris Christiansen of Tempe, Ariz., the designer/builder/pilot of a high-wing one-off airplane. […]
Q: Aviation’s challenge? A: Airplane prices
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. David Kruger is what you might call a data-intensive fellow. A technical background gives him a keener-than-usual understanding of the value of research. Also an enthusiast of flying LSA, David has invested considerable study into the influence of airplane […]
First flight of GE-powered Thrush 510G
Thrush Aircraft has completed the first flight of its new 510G agricultural aircraft powered by the General Electric H80 turboprop engine. The flight lasted just over 25 minutes, during which time initial systems checks and basic flight maneuvers were accomplished, said company officials, who noted that no unanticipated issues were encountered. This first flight marked […]
Going green in Aspen
Two Aspen businessmen have a proposal they believe could revolutionize how private aircraft are serviced at airports across the country, according to a story from the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. Cliff Runge and Andrew Doremus want to start a second FBO at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, with a twist to their business plan: The two […]
What goes around…
“Gwinnett tower, Cessna N53069 at the EAA hangar would like clearance to depart to the north…” That message is often heard at the Briscoe Field (LZU) tower in suburban Atlanta, but it held special significance Nov. 20, when 17-year-old Robert Bruce flew his first Young Eagle, 8-year-old Karson Jarrett, according to a report at EAA.org. […]
‘Fly it forward’ challenge promotes women pilot centennial
Pilots across the world are celebrating the Centennial of Licensed Women Pilots this year by giving introductory flights to girls and women. As the year draws to a close, Delta Air Lines A330 pilot Karlene Petitt is putting up $100 for a drawing to motivate pilots to take a woman flying before the end of […]
Tempest teams with EAA
Tempest and the Experimental Aircraft Association are teaming up to keep EAA’s fleet flying, through a new three-year support agreement between the two organizations. Tempest will be an official supporter of EAA’s flying activities, supplying oil filters and spark plugs for the aircraft fleet, including those on national tours, beginning in 2011. Those historic aircraft […]