Anderson Municipal Airport-Darlington Field (AID) in Indiana will celebrate its 50th birthday Saturday, July 10. Pilots who fly in for the celebration will enjoy fuel discounts and the red-carpet treatment, including free admission and all-you-can-eat breakfast, organizers said. The centerpiece ceremony will include a re-dedication of the airports restored bronze plaque. The day begins at […]
NASAO teams with FAA on NextGen and wildlife hazards
Washington, D.C. — This week, the FAA and the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for two new joint initiatives, NextGen and Wildlife Hazards. Through the NextGen initiative, FAA and NASAO will explore methods of engaging the states in the promotion, facilitation and implementation of the NextGen system. Collaboration […]
GA guide to NextGen
The May/June 2010 issue of FAA Safety Briefing introduces the Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, and focuses on the benefits for the general aviation community, including more efficient navigation, more effective communications, and improved surveillance capabilities. Articles in the issue address ADS-B, performance-based navigation, the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems, and more. […]
Wicks offers builder videos
Wicks Aircraft Supply has developed nine videos to assist aircraft builders in working with products or materials related to their construction projects. Each of the videos can be accessed by going online to WicksAircraft.com and then clicking on “video demonstrations” link, which is in the upper left hand corner of the home page. The current […]
The Museum of Flight Free Evening June 2
For the month of June only, The Museum of Flight in Seattle will hold its free admission evening on the first Wednesday — June 2 — instead of the regularly scheduled first Thursday of the month. The museum will return to the regular schedule in July. Once a month, the museum stays open late for […]
Flight Data Management System debuts
FreeFlight Systems has introduced the Flight Data Management System, which includes a data recorder-like Memory Management System (MMS) and Hardened Memory Unit. The FreeFlight Systems Memory Management System (MMS) is a programmable unit that can record, store and transfer vital aircraft information provided by the pilot, or other aircraft systems (such as on-board cameras, and […]
Leading Edge Aviation offers GI Bill flight training
Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), a Bend, Oregon based helicopter company, is one of the first helicopter flight schools in the country to provide a college program for students using the Post 9/11 GI Bill. LEA has partnered with Central Oregon Community College (COCC) for the past three years, offering degree programs with professional helicopter pilot […]
M7 Aerospace names Self VP
M7 Aerospace has named Edmund Self Vice President-Aerostructures Manufacturing, with responsibility for M7’s manufacturing and assembly operations. Self brings more than 30 years of aerospace manufacturing experience to his new position. His most recent position was with Goodrich Engine Components, where he held the position of Vice President of Operations. He was also the VP […]
Back country takeoff goes bad
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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Dixie, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was departing from an unimproved mountain airstrip. During the […]