Civil Air Patrol‘s Deepwater Horizon Response has surpassed 10,000 volunteer hours and 1,000 hours of flight time providing aerial oil spill reconnaissance along the Gulf Coast. As the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP pilots fly the coastline daily to monitor and document oil control efforts, while scanners onboard take photos of booms […]
NavWorx ADS600-B gets FCC nod
NavWorx, Inc. has received Federal Communications Commission Authorization on its ADS600-B Transceiver, which links to the NextGen air transportation system, a satellite technology providing real-time display of traffic and weather to pilots of equipped aircraft. Introduced in April at Sun ‘n Fun, the ADS600-B incorporates both transmit and receive capabilities of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast […]
Hiatt joins Flight Safety Foundation
Kevin Hiatt has joined the staff of the Flight Safety Foundation as executive vice president. In this role, he will take on certain safety projects, as well as day-to-day office management. Hiatt comes to the foundation from World Airways, Inc., where, starting in 2005, he served as director and then vice president for corporate safety […]
Sporty’s introduces tear-proof charts
Sporty’s laminated charts won’t rip, wrinkle or stain, say company officials, who note their thick coating resists damage, but still allows for the charts to be folded. All United States Sectional Charts are available in the tear-proof format. “If you’re a frequent flyer or a flight instructor, you’ll appreciate the sturdiness of these charts,” said […]
S-turn goes bad
This July 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: Socata TBM700. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Kennesaw, Ga. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who had logged 975 hours, including 44 in […]
An unforgettable gift
Summer is defined by holidays. Memorial Day is its start when the season is fresh and new. The air is not so humid or hot. Bare feet find soft, freshly mowed green grass, and tan lines are still unseen. Gardens are planted and summer showers are welcome. July 4th finds the heat of summer entrenched. […]
Spiritual adventures at the ends of the Earth
When it comes to adventure and human fulfillment, few aviation careers stack up to missionary flying. The pilots who opt for this route have to have both skill and passion, along with a great deal of resourcefulness as they are literally practicing their craft in the remotest of places. The stories these pilots tell are […]
The Aviators to debut at AirVenture
The first public showing of The Aviators: Episode One will be held at the Theatre in the Woods on Friday, July 30th (followed by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band).?? An encore of the premiere will again be shown in the Theatre in the Woods on Saturday, July 31st (followed by Grammy winners “Asleep […]
Able Flight pilots to get their wings
Chapel Hill, N.C. — New Able Flight pilots, Chris Spaur of California and Heather Schultz of New Jersey, will get their wings in a ceremony at EAA AirVenture at 10:30 am on Wednesday, July 28 in AeroShell Square. During June and July, Chris and Heather “lived aviation full time” at the Purdue University Airport where […]