This October 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: Aviat Aircraft Inc. A-1B. Injuries: None. Location: Mooresville, N.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, during a landing attempt the […]
Flying Time
Deb McFarland is the proud owner of Lester, a 1948 Luscombe 8E, and part of the “Front Porch Gang” at Pickens County Airport in Georgia. It’s October in the South and it’s flying time. There are more fly-ins, air shows, gatherings, events, happenings and visitations than you can shake a stick at, and we’re trying […]
Ekolot Topaz makes first U.S. appearance
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. Just when you thought the LSA industry was running out of models (109 presently show on our SLSA List), here comes one of the sharpest examples I’ve seen. NIU Group used the Midwest LSA Expo as the venue to […]
‘FIFI’ to be featured at AOPA Airportfest
Airportfest returns to the AOPA Aviation Summit for 2010 at the Long Beach Airport Nov. 11-13. Dwarfing all others at the aircraft display will be “Fifi,” the Commemorative Air Force’s B-29 – the only airworthy Superfortress anywhere in the world. “The aircraft display has always been a favorite attraction for those attending the Aviation Summit,” […]
Conditional Use Permit granted for Waypoint
The Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee in Wisconsin approved the request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) filed by CFS, LLC (CFS) for a private airport at Waypoint Oct. 21, paving the way for a new airpark. In their 4-0 vote, Planning & Zoning indicated approval was granted based on current zoning, permit considerations […]
Piper taps contractor for PiperJet renovations
Summit Construction Management, Inc. of Vero Beach has been chosen by Piper Aircraft Inc. to modify the manufacturer’s campus for assembly and completion of the PiperJet, now in the detail design phase of its development. Brad Schuh, president and project manager of Summit, says, “We are pleased that Piper has selected a local design/build firm […]
ForeFlight launches new subscription pricing
ForeFlight has introduced new individual and group pricing plans for ForeFlight HD, the company’s flagship app for pilots. The new pricing plans include an option for adding a backup device and a lineup of plans for customers who need subscriptions for five to 100 users. “Individual pilots, flying clubs, flight schools, corporate flight departments, government […]
Fun new sweatshirts from Sporty’s
Two new sweatshirts from Sporty’s concentrate on the light side of general aviation. The Airport Bum Sweatshirt and FAA Mission Statement Sweatshirt are sure to garner a laugh when you wear them around the airport. Typically being called a bum would be fighting words, but pilots know that being recognized as an airport bum is […]
‘The Story of a Canadian in Aviation’
In his new memoir, “The Story of a Canadian in Aviation: From 1934 to 2009,” Dick Chapman chronicles his 35 years in aviation. In the memoir, published by Trafford Publishing, Chapman chronicles his love for flying and the importance of following your dreams. Chapman fell in love with aircraft at an early age, and for […]