Aerosim Flight Academy has become a Cirrus Training Center (CTC). Utilizing Cirrus aircraft and an FAA certified Level 6 Flight Training Device, the academy offers traditional CTC programs, as well as advanced training, including parachute deployment, Caribbean, mountain and Alaskan flying. Academy officials say the academy is the largest owner of Cirrus aircraft worldwide with […]
Takeoffs & Landings: The Expert Approach
The AOPA Air Safety Institute will host a free webinar, “Takeoffs & Landings: The Expert Approach,” throughout the month of October. The institute’s chief flight instructor, JJ Greenway, and special guest Jason Blair, executive director of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), will present an in-depth discussion of the art and science of takeoffs […]
Embry-Riddle offers safety short courses
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Professional Programs Office will host three five-day Center for Aerospace Safety/Security Education (CASE) short courses that cover safety, security, human factors, and aircraft accident investigation. Participants may elect to take courses independently or complete all three courses to receive a Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety. Courses include: Occupational Safety & Health/Aviation […]
SHA partners with Avidyne
Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. (SHA) has inked a new dealer partnership agreement with Avidyne Corp. “We have been selectively expanding our avionics sales and installation product offerings,” said Chris Gardner, SHA president. “We know that Avidyne is the market-leading developer of Integrated Flight Deck Systems for light general aviation (GA) aircraft. Therefore it made sense […]
ProJet Aviation joins Avfuel network
ProJet Aviation at Leesburg Executive Airport (JYO) in Virginia has joined the Avfuel network. ProJet Aviation now offers AVTRIP points and Avfuel Contract Fuel for jet fuel savings. It also offers overnight hangar parking, arrival and departure services, line service, rental cars, catering and more. Avfuel Corporation serves the global aviation industry via a network […]
First solo, first crash
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: None. Location: Alton, Illinois. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly happened: The student pilot and flight instructor were practicing takeoffs and landings […]
European proposals could severely affect U.S. pilots
Proposals offered two years ago by the European Aviation Safety Agency are about to be acted on and, if adopted, will mean severe aviation regulation changes in all European nations and virtually eliminate the acceptance of pilots and aircraft licensed in the United States. Changes affecting the U.S. are in the section involving third country […]
Smoketown and the world’s most famous 150
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. TA-DA! Here it is. In the center ring, ladies and gentlemen, the world’s most famous Cessna 150, […]
Widow sues over beach accident
The widow of a jogger who was killed by an experimental aircraft as it made an emergency landing on a Hilton Head beach has sued the pilot, as well as Teledyne Continental Motors, Hartzell Propeller, Lancair International, and Penn Yan Aero Service, according to Courthouse News Service. The jogger, Robert Jones, was listening to his […]