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 […]
Duncan opens Provo facility
Duncan Aviation recently opened a maintenance facility in Provo, Utah, that is an Authorized Service Center for Bombardier Aerospace products. Duncan Aviation-Provo opened Aug. 1 with a small team of just under 15 aviation experts to provide full airframe services, including major and minor hourly and calendar inspections. The facility is an Authorized Service Facility […]
Pilot flies into powerlines
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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Palo Pinto, Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the purpose of the flight […]
Pilots Without Pants
In one of the most entertaining fundraisers of the year, 14 pilots of the Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York shed their clothes and posed for their 2011 calendar, “Pilots Without Pants.” But the fun didn’t stop there. The pilots, plus other club members, also participated in a “mockumentary” called “Pilots Without Pants – […]
Illinois tax amnesty program going on now
By Robert A. McKenzie and Edward A. Snyder, attorneys at law, Arnstein & Lehr LLP On Oct. 1, the State of Illinois began a tax amnesty program allowing all taxpayers, including aircraft owners, to pay their unpaid taxes without penalty or interest. Generally, to qualify for the amnesty program an aircraft owner must owe tax […]
Controller errors up 51%
Errors by air traffic controllers increased a record 51% this past fiscal year, according to a report in The Washington Post. The newspaper said this increase represents only a portion of the errors, as not all mistakes are recorded. For three years the FAA has encouraged controllers to voluntarily report errors and be shielded from […]