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: Cessna 172, Cirrus SR22. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Rock Springs, Wyo. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The Cessna was flown by a student […]
Ask Paul: Are these spark plugs approved for my plane?
Q: Could you please help my pretty blonde wife and myself with our spark plug problem? We are desperate! Our mechanic is going to put the new fine wire plugs we just bought into our 1976 Cessna Cardinal RG, but we have conflicting information on the proper plug. We bought some SR83P plugs from a […]
Despite creative nicknames, the show must go on
The names flew around on the strangest beginning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh since long before it acquired the three-name title EAA prefers these days. Known to legions of visitors and exhibitors as Oshkosh, the summer celebration of flight generated some new variations this year. I heard “Sploshkosh,” “Washkosh,” and “Sloshkosh,” and I’m sure more colorful […]
NextGen gets boost from Senate appropriations
The Senate Appropriations Committee recently voted to give the FAA additional funds for key air traffic control technologies, but expressed concern about the agency’s progress rolling out those systems, according to a report at NextGov.com, which notes that when marking up the 2011 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill, the committe approved an […]
Young Eagles to get free EAA memberships
EAA Young Eagles will soon be able to stay connected to the aviation world and enjoy a variety of benefits at no cost through the EAA Student Membership. Scheduled to be available in late October 2010, the EAA Student Membership is supported by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is available free of charge to all Young […]
San Antonio new site of Texas CAP Wing HQ
Thanks to the San Antonio’s generosity, Civil Air Patrol’s Texas Wing Headquarters will have a new home at Stinson Municipal Airport. The City Council voted Thursday, Aug. 5, in favor of signing a no-cost 50-year lease with the Texas Wing on a portion of airport property adjacent to an existing taxi lane, covering about 92,550 […]
West Star granted sales tax exemption for installed parts
West Star Aviation, Inc. has been granted an exemption from sales tax on aircraft parts installed during maintenance by the City of Grand Junction, Colo. The repeal will be effective Aug. 20. West Star Aviation presented the appeal to the City Economic Council this past month to challenge the pre-existing city tax legislation forcing it […]
Air Zoo featured in new PBS series
This summer, television viewers across Michigan and Ohio will be able to catch the Air Zoo on the new PBS series “UTR: Under the Radar Michigan,” a 30-minute weekly TV show that features the state of Michigan and the people, places and things that make it unique. In each episode, host Tom Daldin uncovers the […]
CFI’s Guide to Sport Pilot updated
The National Association of Flight Instructors and Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) have released a revised edition of the CFI’s Guide to Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft. The new version updates the earlier edition released more than five years ago to reflect changes in regulations over the years. The content was updated by a […]