Seven CFIs were recently accredited as Master Instructors by Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels continuing […]
GA anti-icing training module released
The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Safety 1st has released an online De/Anti-icing Training Module designed specifically for the general aviation industry. Included in the training are de/anti-icing best practices and procedures, videos and photos to help shape understanding, resources such as current FAA holdover tables, quizzes throughout to reinforce major concepts and a final […]
Lightning information in 15 seconds
Vaisala has introduced a new feature to its National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) that will provide customers with lightning information within 15 seconds, or in half the time than was previously possible. The latency improvements will lead to better forecasts, safety measures and operational efficiency for Vaisala’s customers, which include the National Weather Service, various […]
Student pilot walks into prop
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 152. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Atwater, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The accident involved two student pilots. The CFI of both […]
Dream machine
For more than 25 years, David Parnell dreamed about building his own airplane. But as with so many of us, that dream had to be put on hold as his career in the Air Force took off and his family began to grow. “In other words — economics,” said Parnell, who has been a private […]
Arachnophobia
And those quacks at Oklahoma City? Turns out they do know what they hell they’re talking about.
Helping others see the light
LETTER TO THE EDITOR After reading The fallout from sonic booms, I couldn’t help but share some of the things that our flight club in Elkhart, Indiana, have been doing. I personally think that people look at pilots and planes with much wonder; we are not mainstream and the only experience people have is either […]
Piper unveils program to ease transition to new jet
Piper Aircraft Inc. has unveild Altaire Advance, a program designed to make transitioning from any of the company’s M-Class lineup — the Meridian, Mirage and Matrix — to the new PiperJet Altaire. Under Altaire Advance, Piper will discount the purchase price of the Altaire or defer a portion of the initial deposit required, depending on […]
LoPresti First Saturday Nov. 6
LoPresti’s First Saturday Event will be held Saturday Nov. 6 at Florida’s Sebastian Airport (X26), featuring Corkey Fornof, test pilot, stunt and movie pilot. The event will benefit HALO Animal Rescue. November’s charity breakfast event begins at 9 am. with coffee and full breakfast. Presentation will follow from 10-11:30 a.m. Charity donation $8. LoPresti presents […]