A new rule, published Aug. 25 in the Federal Register, requires the reporting of accidents involving unmanned aircraft in which a person is killed or seriously injured, or the aircraft has a maximum gross takeoff weight of 300 pounds or greater and sustains substantial damage to the NTSB, according to a story at AOPA.org. The […]
GE: Making strides on GA engine
GE Aviation’s Business & General Aviation Turboprops team is making strides in its efforts to certify its new H80 turboprop engine and growing its services and customer support network, officials reported at this summer’s AirVenture. “The Business & General Aviation Turboprop team has made great progress in the first half of this year,” said Paul […]
SAFE to award scholarship
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) plans to award a $1,000 scholarship, through Women in Aviation International, to an aviation educator to help further his or her instructional skills, knowledge or credentials. The funds may be used at a recognized aviation education facility or other program meeting specific criteria. The scholarship is intended […]
14-day private pilot courses launch
AFIT has launched 14-day Accelerated Private Pilot License Training at its Concord, California, and Boulder, Colorado, facilities. Flight training provided at the Concord facility is taught by a certified GOLD SEAL flight instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI, IGI and AGI with a 100% Pass Rate, according to company officials. Flight training at the Boulder facility is […]
‘Big Birds over EAA’ takes off Sept. 11
Giant-scale radio controlled model aircraft will take to the skies during the inaugural “Big Birds Over EAA” on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. between the Main Gate and AeroShell Square on the EAA AirVenture grounds. Concessions will be available. […]
Flight plan for your future
When you think of a career in aviation, being a pilot or flight attendant usually comes to mind. But the range of opportunities in the aviation industry is much broader than that. St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, is bringing together some top aviation executives for a panel discussion, “Flight Plan For Your Future,” […]
Premature takeoff leads to lack of control
This August 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: Zenair CH. Injuries: None. Location: Fincastle, Va. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot of the amateur-built Zenair CH 701SP was departing from […]
Flying low and slow
Comparing low and slow flight in an open cockpit airplane to one in an enclosed cockpit is like comparing an outdoor picnic to lunch in the cafeteria. Guess which one is more fun? Bob Juranich of Des Moines, Washington, has a picnic every chance he gets in his 1934 Waco YMF. Juranich especially enjoys taking […]
NavionX launches
Chris Gardner, president and CEO of Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. (SHA) and Type Certificate holder for Navion Aircraft, has launched a new organization called NavionX. The non-profit aviation organization was formed as a way for owners and enthusiasts of the Navion to use the Internet and social media to share information, plan social gatherings and […]