Tickets for an April 16th dinner with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders during their 68th Reunion have been soldout. Those who mailed in order forms that were not able to be processed will be notified by phone and their payment will be returned, reunion organizers said. Other events planned during what could possibly be the Raiders’ […]
What to do after an accident
Most pilots will go through their entire flying lives without ever having an accident or incident involving an aircraft. That is a wonderful testament to the quality of pilots flying in America today, as well as the quality of the aircraft which they operate, says Darryl Abbey of Salem Five Aviation, an aviation insurance brokerage […]
Citation wing covers now available
JetSocks recently introduced wing covers for the Citation II, the first in a new line of wing covers for business aviation markets, according to company officials. The covers are designed to prevent the overnight accumulation of frost and ice, so owners can takeoff when they need to takeoff. The covers are custom fitted to the […]
FAA administrator to be at Sun ‘n Fun
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt will participate in the 36th annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Fla. Babbitt will participate in several activities during his stay, including the “Meet the FAA” session on Friday, April 16, at 1 p.m. in […]
NBAA slates West Coast regional forum
The National Business Aviation Association has scheduled a regional forum March 11 at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. The regional forums are single-day learning and networking experiences for regional business aviation communities, according to NBAA officials. The Van Nuys Regional Forum, hosted by Maguire Aviation and TWC Aviation, will provide attendees with practical […]
Wicks debuts new catalog
Wicks Aircraft Supply will begin distributing its new 2010 catalog at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Florida, slated for April 13-18. For the first time, the catalog, which is nearly 30% larger, is free. This year there are hundreds of new products listed in a special New Products section. Builders will have […]
USAIG expands claims staff
The United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG) has expanded its claims staff with the addition of two attorneys in its New York home office and Atlanta locations. In New York, Sherry Ortiz has been appointed claims attorney in the airlines/central claims office, while David Seiler has been appointed vice president, claims attorney to its Atlanta […]
Loss of engine power, soft field a bad combo
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: North American T-28D. Injuries: None. Location: Sherman, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: While in cruise flight at 3,000 feet AGL the airplane’s […]
Aventura lives up to its name
“Once you get out onto the water, you won’t want to come back,” warned Bob Boswell, chief pilot and manager of Aero Adventure, Inc. He gives this good-natured warning to all who are considering becoming owners of the Aventura II, a boat-hulled amphibious Light Sport Aircraft. The name means “adventure” in Spanish. The “two” monicker […]