Piper Aircraft Inc. is selling a fleet of six Piper Seminole multi-engine piston-powered training aircraft to Airline Transport Professionals (ATP), a nationwide firm specializing in airline pilot training and pilot career development. The planes, valued at about $3.9 million, will be delivered in 2010. ATP Vice President of Flight Operations Jim Koziarski said, “Our fleet […]
Plane hits drain pipe
This November 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 182. Injuries: None. Location: Gillespie, Ill. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to take off from his private grass […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Pulse of Aviation will not be e-mailed on Thursday, Nov. 25, or Friday, Nov. 26, as the General Aviation News offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Look for The Pulse to return to your e-mail boxes on Monday, Nov. 29.
Coming clean in the TSA era
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. The conversation turned to the TSA at my morning coffee gathering today. Pretty much everyone at the table flies for business or pleasure, at least occasionally. So it is […]
A training success story
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. No, this is not about an established flight school operation. Nor is it about a university training program, or some government flight training facility. I’m simply impressed that Charles Stites and his Able Flight nonprofit organization have brought so […]
Birds fly, men drink
In 1948, the local park was transferred to the U.S. Parks Service and became a national park, where today it provides an inspirational legacy for more than 600,000 visitors each year.
CAP asks for help to honor veterans
As part of its holiday tradition of partnering with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that recognizes the courage and sacrifices of U.S. military veterans, Civil Air Patrol is calling on its partners and its parent organization, the Air Force, to help with this year’s Section 60 Project at Arlington National Cemetery. Section 60 is […]
Pilots using iPads in the cockpit
Apple’s iPad has caused thousands of people to rethink the way they use computers. It’s also changing the way pilots fly every day, according to a report from 9News.com in Denver, which notes: “Many pilots are turning to the tablet style computer technology as an easy way to plan and prepare for their flights just […]
Ice Protection System for KODIAK certified
Quest Aircraft Company has received final approval from the FAA for the KODIAK’s Ice Protection System (IPS). The system has been installed on three KODIAKs so far, and is now fully operational. Kodiak’s TKS ice protection system is manufactured by CAV Aerospace Inc., which is widely recognized as the most effective ice protection available for […]