This September 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: Lockheed P2V-7. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Reno, Nev. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The airplane was being used for a fire retardant drop […]
Korean War vet celebrates 78th birthday with first flight lesson
Earlier today, Korean War Veteran Gerry Nadeau celebrated his 78th birthday by taking his first flight lesson at Ormond Beach Municipal Airport in Florida. Nadeau’s first comment upon getting in the airplane was about the advanced radios and equipment in the Cessna 172SP, said Will Shaw, a CFI at Sunrise Aviation. The flight consisted of […]
New terminology from air traffic controllers coming Sept. 30
Pilots will hear new terminology from air traffic controllers as they wait for takeoff clearance beginning Sept. 30. Instead of “position and hold,” pilots will hear “line up and wait.” The new instructions were recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board and conforms to international terminology. The phrase “traffic holding in position” will continue to […]
Contentious California CFI law put on hold
The California Assembly passed legislation Aug. 31 that would impose a moratorium on costly new flight training regulations in the state, according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Assembly Bill 1889 would delay the controversial flight school regulations from the California Private Postsecondary Act of 2009 until July 1, 2011, to allow time for […]
Two-part video of IMC descent following engine failure
Imagine being above the clouds when engine trouble occurs. Well, imagine no more. Following are two YouTube videos (Part I, Part II) of a Lancair Legacy pilot safely descending in IMC from Flight Level 180 over the mountains of Oregon. These videos from GRT Avionics are a tribute to both the pilot and the controller […]
Proficiency: Going beyond currency
The September/October 2010 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on proficiency and its importance for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. The issue provide tips on developing personal improvement plans, address getting back to flying after an absence, give suggestions on how AMTs can keep their edge, talk about the complicated subject of receiving compensation for […]
The latest in the King saga
FAA officials have acted to ensure that John and Martha King have no more problems with the N-number of their leased Cessna 172. The N-number has been removed from the list of stolen aircraft, according to a story at AOPA.org. The story also notes that the Kings — who were held at gunpoint at the […]
September declared Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month in New Mexico
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has declared September “Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlighted the importance of New Mexico’s 51 publicly-owned airports and more than 4,000 general aviation pilots that help drive support industries such as tourism, police and fire protections, agriculture, and businesses across the state. “We applaud Governor Richardson for highlighting […]
Help with re-registration
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has formed a partnership with AIC Title Service LLC to help aircraft owners comply with new FAA requirements to re-register all aircraft. Recently, the FAA published a final rule that will require all currently registered aircraft to complete an aircraft re-registration according to a specific schedule over the next […]