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 […]
New GA facility to open at YEG
A new general aviation facility is in the works for Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where GA traffic has increased 61%. Edmonton-based Airside Properties Ltd. will build a custom designed aviation complex, which will be approximately 300,000 square feet when complete. The new facility will have hangar and office pods connected to […]
More from the Reno Air Races
LiveAirShowTV has debuted Part 2 of its 2010 Reno Air Races Overview video on its YouTube channel. An expanded look at what happened on Saturday and Sunday of race week, there are several interviews that you will only see at LiveAirShowTV, according to producers, including interviews with Patty Wagstaff, Clay Lacy and several of the […]