When news of Cirrus Aircraft’s sale to a Chinese company broke last winter, its officials said not to worry: The Duluth-based airplane maker’s plant and its jobs would stay in Duluth. According to a story in the Duluth News-Tribune, concerns persisted among employees, as well as in the local community, that a verbal commitment wasn’t […]
Flying Musicians to jam at Oshkosh
The Flying Musicians Association’s first “FMA AirVenture MusicJams” will take place during this year’s Oshkosh, 7-10 p.m. nightly. Each night will open with a scheduled performer, who will be followed by special guests, an Open Mic segment, and an Open Jam. If you have room for your guitar, sax, flute, or other musical instrument in […]
Wings Over Houston takes off Oct. 15-16
The 27th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow takes flight Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, at Ellington Airport (EFD), featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Making its first appearance at the Wings Over Houston Airshow will be the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft, F-22 Raptor, and the Red Bull Motorsport Teams of Kirby Chambliss, in […]
Embry-Riddle to offer Aviation Safety and Aircraft Accident Investigation courses
The Professional Programs Office of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will host several five-day Center for Aerospace Safety/Security Education (CASE) short courses that focus on safety, security, human factors, and aircraft accident investigation topics. Participants may elect to take courses independently or to complete the three courses marked with an asterisk to […]
Conklin & de Decker release performance comparator
Conklin & de Decker has released its 2011/2012 Aircraft Performance Comparator, which compares aircraft performance data for those interested in acquiring a business jet, turboprop, piston airplane, or helicopter. This newly updated software program allows users to overlay, or compare side-by-side, and compare aircraft interiors and exteriors as well as critical performance data that is […]
Sierra Industries names new operations manager
Sierra Industries has named aerospace industry veteran John Warren as Operations Manager of the South Texas business jet maintenance and modification facility. Warren arrived at Sierra in the second quarter of 2011 with a broad portfolio of aviation management experience, having held technical management and supervision positions in aircraft MRO firms in Arkansas, California and […]
Solo flight, crosswind bad combo
This July 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Rutherford, N.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and student pilot flew a short cross-country flight. […]
A long hot summer
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Long hot summer” in Washington is more than a description of the humid weather. This year it refers more to political struggles and how they are affecting general aviation. Opposing goals by the President and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives are causing all special interest groups — including aviation — to ratchet […]
Oshkosh bound? Sporty’s has an app for that
Sporty’s has released the official EAA AirVenture 2011 Fly-In App for both Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch) and Android devices (phones and tablets). The free app includes maps to guides to schedules. Fly-In information includes the complete AirVenture NOTAM for arrival and departure procedures as well as VFR route planning, aerial images and much […]