The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) will offer a Pitot Static & Transponder Certification Training Course June 24 at the association’s Derby Training Center at its headquarters near Kansas City. Presented by Don Dominguez of Radioman Avionics, the course will cover the proper methods for conducting pitot/static and transponder certification testing. This full-day course offers hands-on […]
Hawker Beechcraft to provide MedAire services on all new aircraft
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (HBC) will provide MedAire’s medical equipment, medical training and 24/7 access to doctors to its customers on all new aircraft purchases. The program is scheduled to begin with aircraft deliveries this summer. “Hawker Beechcraft is serious about all aspects of customer care and that includes their well being and peace of mind,” […]
Trisoft Aircraft Covers available for GA
Trisoft Aircraft Covers has expanded into the GA market. Trisoft covers protect aircraft (for example, trailing edges, gear doors) and employees (prop tips, antennae), with a foam cover that stays in place, fits well, and is fuel and UV resistant, according to company officials. Joe Garland, president and founder, saw the need for both kinds […]
Power loss, crosswind lead to bent airplane
This May 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: Commander AC-680. Injuries: None. Location: Hope, Ark. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot held a private certificate for airplane single-engine land only. […]
A bird’s eye view of disaster
By AMELIA T. REIHELD, For General Aviation News It’s been one heck of a month at SouthWings headquarters in Asheville, N.C. Ever since the Deep Horizons oil drilling rig exploded and collapsed off the Louisiana coast, the aviation-centered conservation organization has been besieged by calls from the press and environmental groups requesting flights. It’s the […]
Sharing information helps GA airports
Airports often face similar problems relating to safety and security but don’t know how others have resolved these problems or where to get specifics on the subject. Recognizing this, the Transportation Research Board (TRB) has a continuing project to gather information from many general aviation airports and share it with all airports to enable faster […]
GA shipments fall, but not as far
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported today that in the first quarter of 2010, worldwide general aviation airplane deliveries totaled 390 aircraft, a 15% drop from the same period last year. However, this is an improvement over the dramatic decline experienced in first quarter 2009 deliveries, as compared to first quarter 2008, GAMA officials […]
Flight school open house draws 300
Arizona Flight Training Center hosted its first open house at Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU) on May 1st. More than 300 people attended the open house, including a few future pilots, reports Rob Olson. In addition to a flightline consisting of Warbirds, kit planes, school aircraft and a King Air, demo flights were also offered to […]
Flying high with Kurt Russell
Actor Kurt Russell is famous for his many movie roles, but in a recent feature story in Airport Journals, he expounds on how much being a pilot means to him. The story quotes Russell: “Flying has taught me more about who I really am than anything I’ve ever done. I take very calculated risks. I’ve […]