This April 2009 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: Champion 7HC. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Centre, Ala. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to witnesses, the airplane lifted off and reached an […]
The busiest airport in the world — at least for a week
From new FBO to a solar farm, the future looks bright for LAL Lakeland Linder Regional Airport is the busiest airport in the world — at least for the week of Sun ’n Fun. But there’s a lot of activity going on at the airport all year round. The airport opened a new FBO building […]
Taking a ride on ‘Fat Albert’
By J. DOUGLAS HINTON, for General Aviation News Reporters are lucky: If we’re at an air show where the Blue Angels are performing and have a taste for a roller coaster ride that exceeds anything Disney has to offer, we can sign up for a free flight in the Marine Corps’ C-130 support transport, lovingly […]
Maule Air celebrates 50 years
Maule Air is celebrating 50 years of FAA Type Certification this year by reintroducing the Maule that started it all: The M-4. The new M-4-180V Jetasen II is a two-place, side-by-side STOL performance aircraft that allows you to get back to the fun of pure flying, while offering the latest avionics and glass panel displays, […]
House passes FAA reauthorization despite Presidential Veto
Despite the threat of a veto by President Obama, the House of Representatives Friday, April 1, passed a reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration after 17 short-term extensions and it now goes to conference with a bill passed by the Senate in February. The measure was approved in the House by a vote of […]
‘Field of Flight’ for disc golf course
The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan opened a new 18-hole disc golf course this past weekend. A contest to name the course elicited 180 entries. “Field of Flight” was submitted by Brian Mosher and Chris Chester separately. “We received a number of great suggestions from the public,” said Bob Ellis, Air Zoo president and CEO. […]
PilotMall.com debuts new stowbar
PilotMall.com, Inc. has released a new Stowbar line of aircraft towbars. The Stowbar Light Sport and Stowbar General Aviation Aircraft Towbars, both PilotMall.com exclusive equipment, are manufactured out of aircraft grade 6061 aluminum, according to company officials. Both of the units are just a total of 20.5″ in length when stowed. The Light Sport Aircraft […]
SAFE launches mentoring program
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has launched an Aviation Educator Mentoring Program. This nationwide effort provides support, leadership, and professional guidance for aviation educators. The program is currently available only to SAFE members, but may be expanded in the future, SAFE officials said. “We are very excited about this program,” said Donna […]
Kings fly the Cessna Mustang…and take you along for a ride
John and Martha King of King Schools have released a new course titled “Flying the Citation Mustang–Single Pilot.” The course features a trip from Palm Springs to Page, Ariz., during which John and Martha demonstrate and explain each phase of flight in the Cessna Citation Mustang. “To a pilot with a piston-powered background like us, […]