The Center for Aviation and Aerospace Leadership (CAAL) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide will host its second Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing Summit Feb. 23-25, 2011, at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn in Orlando, Fla. The two-day summit will present data and address issues on the state of aerospace manufacturing in the United States and around the world. Events […]
True Flight adds aerial imagery mapping
True Flight has incorporated high-resolution aerial imagery mapping for the entire contiguous 48 states for its line of portable Flight Cheetah multi-function GPS displays. The Flight Cheetah multi-function display will allow pilots to overlay aerial imagery providing a view of the terrain conditions below. Should an emergency happen in IFR conditions or at night and […]
FlightPrep licenses online flight planning technology to SkyVector
FlightPrep has granted SkyVector a license to use its online flight planning technology, allowing pilots to overlay flight plans on top of Sectionals, TACs, WACs and Low Enroutes on SkyVector’s website. “We’re very excited to grant SkyVector a license to our online flight planning patent,” said FlightPrep co-founder Roger Stenbock. “We’ve worked very hard to […]
F1RST SUPPORT Center goes live
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) has unveiled its F1RST SUPPORT global technical operations center powered by Dallas Airmotive. The center utilizes integrated satellite based tracking to deliver ultra-fast and efficient response to AOG aircraft, according to company officials. “We believe this is a game changer for the engine support industry,” stated BBA Aviation […]
Night approach goes bad
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 172. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Groton, Conn. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A student pilot and flight instructor were practicing night approaches. […]
A ‘Favorite Fly-Out’ and a cautionary tale
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. More than 10 years ago, I asked AOPA members to vote for their “Favorite Fly-Outs.” These would […]
Effect of ethanol & lead on ultralights, LSAs
Roy Beisswenger is a Gold Seal CFI for powered parachutes as well as a designated examiner. He has built, flown and serviced Rotax-powered equipment since 1993 and is a Light Sport Repairman, as well as a designated airworthiness representative. Roy’s magazine, Powered Sport Flying, and his weekly Powered Sport Flying Radio Show are popular resources […]
The Kings return to Santa Barbara
It was a story, complete with pictures, that rocked the general aviation community — industry icons John and Martha King handcuffed and detained by police in Santa Barbara, California, because the police had been given faulty intelligence regarding the plane the Kings were flying. On Monday, Nov. 8, the Kings, accompanied by AOPA President and […]
Airplane shipments down 14.5%
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the industry’s shipment and billings figures for the third quarter today, which show that in the first nine months of 2010, total general aviation airplane shipments fell 14.5%, from 1,588 planes in 2009 to 1,357 this year. Billings totaled $13.47 billion in the first nine months, down 2.5%. […]