The Tucson Airport Authority recently kicked off an update to Tucson International Airport’s (TIA) Master Plan. The Master Plan looks out 20 years into the future and provides a strategic roadmap for the physical development of the airport. The plan is typically updated every five to seven years. The current TIA Master Plan was completed […]
Aviators wing and BBQ sauce debuts
Get ready to take off with the new Gourmet Aviators Wing and Aviators BBQ Sauce product lines. The sauces are made from spices from all over the world, sweet onions, garlic and more, according to company officials. The sauces contain no MSG or preservatives. Alex Montañez, the creator of Gourmet Aviator products and the founder […]
John Kell dies at 82
John Kell, a well-known pilot and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner in the Pacific Northwest, died April 29 at his home in East Wenatchee, Washington. Kell had had a long battle with his health over the last several years, but passed quietly at the age 82, according to friends. A pilot for more than 55 years, […]
Vintage planes fly to museum for May 28 display
The Museum of Flight in Seattle hosts the annual Cascade Warbirds Fly-in of vintage military airplanes on Saturday, May 28. A wide variety of restored planes representing several nations’ armed forces from World War II through the Vietnam conflict will be on view in the museum parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The […]
Hawker 800 Series AutoPower nears certification
Safe Flight AutoPower Automatic Throttle System (ATS) for the Hawker 800 series aircraft is currently being installed for developmental flight-testing at West Star Aviation’s Grand Junction, Colorado facility. Flight testing is scheduled to be completed by the end of May, with certification slated for July of this year. Safe Flight’s ATS will be certified under […]
Tomenendal joins King Aerospace
King Aerospace Commercial Corp. in Addison, Texas, has appointed Rob Tomenendal as Vice President Sales and Marketing for the large aircraft completions and modifications effort. Tomenendal was most recently Director of Business Development for Gore Design Completions in San Antonio, Texas. In addition to the post he held at Gore Design, Tomenendal served as Director […]
NationAir adds two partners for risk management services
NationAir Aviation Insurance has added two safety specialist partners, Air Safety Dynamics and Crisis Advisors, to its portfolio of advisors, providing NationAir clients with expertise in safety management systems and emergency response programs. “These two issues are becoming increasingly important to the general aviation community,” said Jeffrey Bauer, NationAir president. “We want to ensure that […]
Poor runway selection results in crash
This May 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: Taylorcraft BC12-D. Injuries: None. Location: Nome, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was attempting to land the tailwheel airplane at […]
The Fk Comet: An aerobatic LSA
Want to fly a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) but continue with the fun of flying aerobatics? You can with the new Fk Comet. Manufactured by Fk-Lightplanes in Speyer, Germany, and distributed in the U.S. by Atlanta-based Hansen Air Group, the sporty Comet made its American debut in January at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in […]