Safe Flight Instrument Corp. is supplying the Stall Warning System for current production models and has been selected to supply the Speed Control System for all Quest Kodiak Ice Protection System (IPS) equipped aircraft. Safe Flight’s Speed Control System will be part of the Quest IPS package and will provide Stall Warning and a Fast/Slow […]
Wind gust leads to ground loop
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 170. Injuries: None. Location: Butler, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was attempting to land the tailwheel-equipped airplane in […]
Virtual flying at N.C.’s Transylvania Airport
You can find video of just about everything else on the Internet, so why not approaches into an airport? Randy Bagby, manager of Transylvania Community Airport (3NR3) near Asheville, N.C., knew the Internet was the way to go, so when the airport owner decided to create a webpage for the field, he took matters into […]
Runway incursions down
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over recent years, the FAA has been actively working to reduce the number of serious runway incursions — and that work has paid off. In fiscal year 2010, runway incursions dropped 50% from 2009, the second year in a row this type of potential accident was cut in half. Serious runway incursions […]
Drive-In/Fly-In movies at FAR
What a cool way to reach out to the community! Fargo Jet Center Inc (FJC), along with the Hector International Airport (FAR) Authority, hosted its 1st Annual Drive-In/Fly–In Outdoor Movie Night Oct. 1. “We were looking for a unique way to reach out to the community,” said Darren Hall, VP of Marketing at Fargo Jet […]
7,000 and counting at Van’s
The “Hobbs Meter” of completed aircraft on Van’s Aircraft’s website hit 7,000 Oct. 12 when RV-12 builder Ron Jagels of Novato, Calif., reported the first flight of his homebuilt. “RV-12 N647RM completed her first flight (this) morning. Construction started in May of 2009… the materials and detailed instructions made it a real pleasure to build. […]
A one-of-a-kind airport
Recently featured in a story at PhillyBurbs.com is the Flying W Airport and Resort (N14), a privately owned operation that features a restaurant and motel, an 18-hole golf course, a venue for weekend concerts, and, most famously, an airplane-shaped swimming pool. The story quotes Andrew Hartman, the airport’s assistant manager: “I can say for sure […]
October ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’ in Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty’s has signed a proclamation declaring October “General Aviation Appreciation Month” in Minnesota. Minnesota Director of Aeronautics Christopher Roy stated, “General aviation is a tremendous economic engine for the state of Minnesota and it continues to be a vitally important industry that brings many benefits to everyone. Aviation is an integral part […]
AvConnect to debut new iPad app at NBAA
AvConnect will reveal its new iPad application at this week’s National Business Aviation Association convention in Atlanta, plus give away an iPad complete with the new app plus a one year’s subscription to AvConnect. “Our new iPad application takes aircraft management to a whole new level,” stated Erik Murrey, CEO. “The iPad has opened doors […]