Million Air recently celebrated the re-opening of the franchised FBO, Million Air Moses Lake, located at the Grant County International Airport (MWH) in Washington state. The FBO, which is owned by Freeman Holdings of Washington LLC, joined the Million Air network on July 1, 2009. After $1.3 million in renovations, Million Air hosted a grand […]
Accident Reduction Tool Kit updated
The Flight Safety Foundation has re-released its Approach-and-Landing Accident Reduction (ALAR) Tool Kit with updated data and a new section on runway excursions. The ALAR Tool Kit was introduced 10 years ago with more than 40,000 copies distributed around the world. The updated version has been enhanced with the inclusion of the results of the […]
‘I wanna blimp ride’
Five lucky attendees at EAA AirVenture 2010 will be taken for a ride of a lifetime in the “Spirit of Goodyear” blimp as winners in the “I Wanna Blimp Ride” Sweepstakes. The 58th annual edition of EAA AirVenture will be held July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The five sweepstakes winners will […]
Long landing results in swim
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: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Metaline Falls, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that upon arriving at his intended destination […]
‘Alaska’s Bush Pilots: The Real Deal’
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a bush pilot in Alaska, a new DVD reveals the real deal. “Alaska’s Bush Pilots: The Real Deal” presents the true story of the pilots, their aircraft, nature and the wilderness of Alaska, according to the man behind the project, Jim Oltersdorf, who often […]
Book review: ‘DC-3: A Legend in her Time’
Can you believe the DC-3 has been around for 75 years? As celebrations for the anniversary take off this year, you can learn all about the history of the airplane through the pages of “DC-3: A Legend in Her Time” by Bruce McAllister. McAllister, the author of several pictorial aviation history books, brings forth their […]
Citations to transport athletes to Special Olympics
For the next two Saturdays in Lincoln, Nebraska, a Cessna Citation business jet will land or take off every two minutes for 10 hours as part of the Special Olympics USA National Games, transporting some 800 athletes from around the country. The airlift, the sixth such quadrennial effort, is sponsored and managed by Cessna Aircraft […]
FAA proposes AD for Eclipse avionics
The FAA has proposed an Airworthiness Directive for Eclipse EA500 jets, which would require incorporating changes to the electronic flight information system and the airplane flight manuals. This proposed AD results from reports of uncommanded changes to the communications radio frequency, altitude preselect, and/or transponder codes. “We are proposing this AD to correct faulty integration […]
Tenn. educator wins Crossfield Teacher of the Year Award
Lt. Col Bill Powley, a retired Air Force officer and mentor to thousands of Air Force Junior ROTC cadets, has been named winner of the 24th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. Powley will receive the award, along with a $1,500 cash stipend, at the National Aviation Hall of Fame […]