An officer asks you to look at the man on the left and right of yourself. “Only two of you will become pilots. Of those two, one of you will be killed before your tour of duty is up. That will leave only one of you standing. Are you sure you still want to become […]
Exhibit of WWI planes in miniature opens May 21
One of the world’s most complete collections of scale models representing World War I aircraft opens for permanent exhibit at The Museum of Flight in Seattle on May 21. The exhibit of these 153 detailed models in 1/48 scale will be displayed in the World War I gallery of the Museum’s Personal Courage Wing. The […]
Bad bounce for Cessna
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: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Destin, Fla. Aircraft damage: What reportedly happened: Recorded winds at the airport about the time of the accident were […]
How long can fuel be safely stored?
The octane or anti-knock rating of a fuel is one of the most critical — if not the most critical — property of an aviation gasoline. If the octane quality of a fuel does not meet the requirements of an engine, it can lead to a total engine failure.
Twin Commanders ready for busy wildfire season
In the first four months of this year there were 22,500 wildfires recorded across the United States affecting more than 2.2 million acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center — and that was before the prime summer wildfire season had even started. Aviation is key to maintaining around-the-clock vigilance for wildfires and, when one […]
Notam system down time set for May 28
Pilots will have to use alternative procedures to check notices to airmen (notams) for several hours on May 28 when the FAA notam servers are taken off-line during a relocation of the system’s operations base, according to a report at AOPA.org, which explains the FAA will reposition the servers that run the notam system from […]
Replace those paper charts
Jeppesen has introduced “Express JeppView” digital charting, which replaces paper terminal charts and procedures for the general aviation market. Express JeppView digital charting services are also now available through the Jeppesen Mobile TC charting app for iPad at no additional charge for digital charting subscribers, according to company officials. Express JeppView provides digital charting and […]
Do you know your state’s aircraft tax legislation?
Aircraft owners should be alert to state taxes, the National Business Aviation Association recently warned its members in a webinar. Webinar presenters Phil Crowther, an attorney, and consultant Nel Stubbs discussed the types of taxes that pilots and business aviation operators might find themselves hit with, including sales tax, use tax, personal property tax, aircraft […]
Scholarships awarded
This year as part of the annual “Green Skills for Life” competition, the San Diego Air & Space Museum (SDASM) and Ford Motor Company Fund asked San Diego County students the following question: What is one change or action you think you and others could do in your everyday lives in order to make the […]