Sandy and JoAnn Hill, owners of Master Instructors LLC, recently agreed to dismiss their copyright infringement lawsuit against the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) in exchange for a waiver of fees and costs. The case alleged NAFI’s misappropriation of intellectual property associated with the Hills’ Master Instructor Program. According to Sandy Hill, “We feel […]
Museum slates annual book sale
Thousands of aerospace books, magazines, and memorabilia will be for sale during the Museum of Flight in Seattle’s annual Library and Archives book sale Saturday, Oct. 9. For more information: MuseumOfFlight.org
FWB open house, fly-in this weekend
AeroPremier Branson West, the FBO at the Branson West Municipal Airport (FWB) in Missouri, has slated a variety of events to commemorate the opening of its new facilities. A ribbon cutting will be held Thursday, Oct. 7, while pilots are expected to begin arriving Friday, Oct. 8, as fly-in activities begin on Saturday, Oct. 9. […]
Planning begins for next summer’s AirVenture
Planning is already underway for next year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, slated for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH). Slated to be celebrated next year is the Centennial of Naval Aviation, as well as the centennial of the air mail service. After its debut this summer, the AirVenture night air show is also scheduled to […]
Free Pilot’s Guide to Avionics available
The 2010/2011 edition of the Aircraft Electronic Association’s Pilot’s Guide to Avionics is now available. Also making its debut is the AEA’s Pilot’s Guide to Avionics website, where pilots will find an avionics glossary, repair station directory by state and country, archives of past Pilot’s Guide articles, and more. For the past eight years, the […]
VNE Jet named Eclipse 500 service center
VNE Jet, located at Henderson Executive Airport (HND) in Nevada, has been selected as the exclusive US Southwest Region factory authorized “Gold Service Center” for the Eclipse 500 aircraft. VNE Jet will provide maintenance services, parts distribution, airframe, engine and avionics inspections as well as AOG services for the Eclipse 500 within the region. As […]
Next-Generation Integrated EFIS/Electronic Circuit Breaker System introduced
Vertical Power introduced its new VP-X Pro and VP-X Sport products this summer, which use Electronic Circuit Breakers to simplify wiring and provide advanced electrical system capabilities. Avionics, lights, trim, and flaps are all powered with the VP-X, eliminating older mechanical circuit breakers, relays, and numerous individual control boxes, according to company officials. The VP-X […]
Million Air management changes announced
Million Air recently announced three changes to its management team: Terry Bennett returns to Million Air Anchorage as general manager; Blaise Sharkey assumes operations Mmanager position in Million Air White Plains; and MaryKathryn Floyd has been promoted to general manager of Million Air Fayetteville. Bennett returns as the general manager at Million Air Anchorage after […]
Tailwheel trouble for Cub pilot
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: Piper Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Lynden, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During the landing roll the airplane suddenly veered to the right. […]