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Electric Aircraft Symposium slated
The Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) Electric Aircraft Symposium IV will be held April 23 and 24 in Sonoma County, California. The symposium is expected to bring together experts from NASA, Boeing, major universities, and battery and solar manufacturers for an historic meeting on all aspects of electric-powered flight, according to organizers. Devoted mainly to […]
Mid-Continent Instruments expands IT and marketing departments
Mid-Continent Instruments has added two new employees. Susan Mayer joins the Information Technology (IT) department as systems software support. Mayer’s responsibilities include software applications support, as well as shipping and phone systems maintenance and development. She has a Masters of Science in Information Technology with an emphasis in Business Analysis from Capella University, and a […]
Hard landing for Cherokee
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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: San Antonio, Texas. Aircraft damage: None. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was undergoing a practical test for commercial […]
Airshow performer’s goal: Reach 10,000 kids
Airshow performer Greg Poe’s “Elevate Your Life” program got off to a roaring start in Tucson earlier this month when he made his presentation to more than 670 students at Booth-Fickett Magnet School and Naylor Middle School in Tucson, Ariz., during the week of the Davis-Monthan A&A Days airshow. Two students, winners of an essay […]
Battle against Washington State excise tax continues
When the Washington State legislative session ended March 11, pilots thought they could breathe a sigh of relief. That’s because legislators did not take any action on a proposed aircraft excise tax that represented a potential 1,400% increase — or more — over previous aircraft registration fees. But that relief was short-lived as lawmakers were […]
Senate and House to try after recess to reconcile FAA reauthorization
When the Senate finally passed an FAA reauthorization bill, it appeared there would finally be an end to the string of extensions that have been needed to keep the FAA afloat. But, alas, it was not to be. The 12th three-month extension passed both houses of Congress just before they broke for the Easter recess […]
CAP aircrews rack up hours in flood missions
Aircrews from the Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol have accumulated more than 100 hours of high-tech flying time in recent days, supporting disaster relief efforts in the Red River Valley in North Dakota. “Minnesota Wing has a reputation of excellence and providing a strong response when called upon. This has been demonstrated repeatedly […]
Sun ‘n Fun goes green
When you think of environmentally friendly products and services, aviation may not be the first industry that comes to mind. But Sun ‘n Fun officials are working to change all that with the return of an exhibit area known as “GreenSpace,” which will have a prominent location at this year’s fly-in, slated for April 13-18 […]