Graham Aviation Services, LLC at the Salem Municipal Airport (SLE) in Oregon has received Part 141 Certification from the FAA for its Private Pilot Course. “It has taken many months to accomplish all the elements that the FAA requires,” co-owner Jim Graham said. “But it’s worth it as we are now the only flight school […]
Condominium hangars now available at RBD
Ambassador Jet Center, an FBO at Dallas Executive Airport (RBD), just completed the first of three hangars for lease or sale. Two of the hangars are “condominium-styled” with a 61-foot wide x 26-foot high hydraulic, hydro-swing (automatic) door and an office/condo area with access directly from the hangar. The first hangar, which includes a finished […]
Precision Aviation named Goodrich repair center
Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has been named an Authorized Repair Center (ARC) by Goodrich Corp., which means it will provide Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services on Electrical Power Systems products manufactured by Goodrich. This agreement expands on PAG’s current relationship with Goodrich, according to David Mast, PAG president and CEO, noting “being named an […]
First Master Aircraft Technician certifications awarded
Two Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technicians from The Home Depot Aviation are the first recipients of CAE’s new Master Aircraft Technician Award. Shayne Graves and Dennis Pepin earned the award for successful completion of CAE’s three-year Master Aircraft Technician program. Graves and Pepin each completed more than 225 hours of Certified Aircraft Maintenance Training in […]
Engine fire ends night flight
This February 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 182. Injuries: None. Location: San Antonio, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight instructor and a student pilot had just lifted […]
In the spotlight: The PiperSport
What a way to start the year. Officials from Piper Aircraft called a press conference on the opening day of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, and, like no other I’ve seen after attending all six Expos, the media turned out in droves. Cameras clicked constantly, videos whirred, and recording devices captured every […]
Astronauts say thanks a million
Astronauts Jose Hernandez and Rick “C.J.” Sturkow of NASA’s Discovery STS-128 mission recently presented a specially designed Million Air patch to officials at the FBO chain’s Houston headquarters. The patch, which accompanied the astronauts on their latest mission, was the brainchild of NASA research pilot Nebojsa “Solo” Solunac, who also joined in the presentation. Solunac, […]
‘Pacific Prowler’ heads to Doolittle Reunion, want to ride along?
Seats are available on “Pacific Prowler,” a B-25, that will attend the upcoming Doolittle Raiders reunion commemorating the historic attack on Japan by B-25 Mitchells launched from the deck of the USS Hornet. The reunion will take place over the weekend of April 17-18 in Dayton, Ohio, at the National Museum of the Air Force. […]
Able Flight creates maintenance scholarship
Just introduced is the new Able Flight Career Training scholarship, which makes it possible for a person with a physical disability to earn an FAA-issued Repairman Certificate for Light Sport Aircraft in only three weeks. Once training is complete, the scholarship winner can work at an existing maintenance facility, or become an entrepreneur and create […]