New Hampshire’s private Daniel Webster College, known to some pilots only for its flight operations program, announced Wednesday that the program will come to an end, according to a story at AvWeb. The story notes: The school’s website indicates with an asterisk that its Bachelor degree program in aviation flight operations “will be phased out […]
M-Drive Starter PMA’d for TCM engines
Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems has received FAA/PMA approval for its new M-Drive Starter, designed specifically for TCM engines equipped with TCM Starter Adapters. In recent years operators have experienced premature wear on TCM Starter Adapter springs and drive shafts due to starters that would not fully release the drive wrap spring from the starter adapter […]
Instrument Training Center opens
Avia IFR Training Centers has opened its new center at Florida’s Flagler County Airport (XFL) dedicated exclusively to delivering initial and recurrent instrument training programs. “Our instrument courses have been developed to emphasize judgment and decision-making through the use of carefully crafted, highly realistic scenario-based lessons,” says Cary Green of Avia. “Most general aviation training […]
Free samples of new ear plugs
Howard Leight is offering free samples of its new Pilot push-in ear plugs for occupational hearing protection. “Ear plugs should feel good all the time, not just some of the time. The best way to appreciate Pilot is to ‘try Pilot’ yourself,” said Renee Bessette, marketing manager, Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection. According to company officials, […]
Satcom Direct training qualifies for IA credit
Satcom Direct has received FAA certification for its newly-developed Inmarsat Satellite Communications Training Course to count toward requirements for Inspection Authorization renewal. The course is approved to count for 16 hours toward IA renewal. The Inmarsat Satellite Communications Training Course allows Satcom Direct customers the opportunity to earn training hours toward their IA renewal while […]
‘From Props to Jets’
A new book, “From Props to Jets: Commercial Aviation’s Transition to the Jet Age 1952-1962,” by Jon Proctor, Mike Machat and Craig Kodera, is slated for release in May. Although the years from 1952 to 1962 saw the rise and dominance of piston-powered airliners like the Douglas DC-7, Lockheed Constellation, and Boeing Stratocruiser, the new […]
Metal fatigue leads to gear failure
This March 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: Spartan 7W. Injuries: None. Location: Santa Fe, N.M. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing full-stop landings. He told investigators that […]
Singing the airport’s praises
It may seem odd to some, but I love spending time at the airport. Sure, pilots and aircraft mechanics understand the allure of the airport. But the average Jane or Joe may think it a little peculiar that a grown man has an interest in going to the airport whenever the opportunity presents itself. Part […]
SeaRey to move to ‘America’s Seaplane City’
Progressive Aerodyne, Inc., which manufactures SeaRey amphibious seaplanes, is relocating to Tavares, Florida, from Orlando. The successful recruitment of a seaplane manufacturing company strengthens Tavares’ brand of “America’s Seaplane City,” according to City Administrator John Drury, who notes, “A year’s worth of work went into attracting this company to Tavares. It never would have happened […]