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: Stits Playboy. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: St. Louis, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The 2,500-hour private pilot was taking off from a […]
A classic case of miscommunication
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 15 the Federal Communications Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking prohibiting the certification, manufacture, importation, sale, or continued use of 121.5 MHz. Yet FAA regulations require the use of Emergency Locator Transmitters, most of which use 121.5 frequency. An interesting dilemma for aircraft owners: Obey the proposal from the […]
Building a more aviation friendly future
Success is an elusive goal. In order to be truly successful you have to first define what success is. It’s only with that definition in hand that you can establish a plan to achieve the goal. Jumping to Step 3 without first taking Step 1, and Step 2, is a sure path to failure. Unfortunately, […]
Rose Parade float ‘plane’ up for auction
A Stearman replica (55% scale) that simulated aerobatics on the City of Burbank (California) 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade is up for auction on eBay. From the eBay listing: ” The plane is 14 feet long, with a wing span of 18 feet. It is 5 feet 2 inches tall. All measurements are approx. The […]
SAFE Offers Opportunity to Test Fly Redbird Simulator
In partnership with Redbird Flight Simulations, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) will have a desktop flight simulator available to test fly at its AirVenture booth (#421). Aviation educators are encouraged to explore the capabilities of the Redbird simulator and interact with other sim-savvy individuals.
AeroCharts.com releases iTerps for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
AeroCharts has released iTerps, a new app that allows iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users to download and store the entire FAA Terminal Procedures Publication (TERPS) library of instrument approaches, departure procedures and STARS on their hand-held devices. iTerps displays current charts in the cockpit without without the need for an internet connection. While iTerps […]
Exec Air Montana joins Avfuel network
Exec Air Montana (800-513-2190), based at Helena, Montana (HLN) is now an Avfuel-branded dealer. Being in the Avfuel network allows for AVTRIP points and Avfuel and Cessna Contract Fuel program to qualifying customer.
Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame names scholarship recipients
The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) has named its 2010 scholarship recipients. Three students, Michael Peer, Tyler Rockenfield, and Brooke Wedeward will share $2,000 in scholarship funds and be honored at WAHF’s annual induction ceremony this fall. Michael Peer, a student at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) in Oshkosh, will receive WAHF’s $1,000 Carl […]
NJAA posts latest newsletter
Care to read the latest newsletter from the New Jersey Aviation Association? Download it here.