The Husky tailspring is now available from Aircraft Spruce. The three-leaf tailspring, mounting bracket and hardware are included in one kit, which is a direct replacement for all Sky International (Aviat Husky) tailsprings. When a tailspring is “sprung,” it puts the camber angle of the tailwheel into a negative position, Aircraft Spruce officials said, noting this […]
ACONE slates free safety workshop
Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will hold its Crash Course 2010 Safety Workshop, March 15. Bruce Landsberg, AOPA Air Safety Foundation President, will moderate “Things Other Pilots Do Wrong.” When it comes to our fellow pilots, we’ve all got our pet peeves. Here’s your chance to air those grievances, learn a thing or two […]
Fantasy of Flight expands paranormal tours
Fantasy of Flight has added two more dates to its nightFlight paranormal tours. Demand for the four-hour, limited-attendance nighttime tours — which are guided by Florida’s Apollo Paranormal Investigations (API), a non-profit team of paranormal investigators (sometimes referred to as “ghost hunters”) — has led officials at the Polk City, Florida, attraction to add tours […]
Zero G flights to take off from Las Vegas
On Feb. 27, Zero Gravity Corp.’s G-FORCE ONE will take off from McCarren International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, offering customers the chance to defy gravity. ZERO-G, the only FAA-approved provider of commercial weightless flights, will offer LAS customers: Pre-flight training; private transportation to/from McCarran Airport; ZERO-G flight suit and patch; post-flight re-gravitation party; weightless […]
Low-level bank bends wing
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: Piper Seminole. Injuries: None. Location: Cahokia, Ill. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: A pilot was receiving instruction from a MEI. After completing several […]
Changes to Sport Pilot finalized
The FAA has announced changes to the Sport Pilot regulations, addressing issues the agency says have arisen since it first issued the rules for Light Sport Aircraft in 2004. The amendments, which become effective April 2, also will bring Sport Pilot ratings more in line with requirements for other ratings, according to FAA officials. The […]
Good works, good PR
General aviation proponents, national and local, are far more aggressive now than in the past seeking and getting favorable news reporting, giving many in the industry reason for optimism. Helping to get this more favorable reporting is the dedicated work of general aviation interests in rushing aid to Haiti for earthquake relief. General aviation is […]
Study predicts 2010 rebound for U.S. aerospace industry
A new study by the Center for Aviation and Aerospace Leadership (CAAL) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide predicts that the aerospace industry will recover in 2010 — and the rate of recovery could be relatively quick. In fact, the study, titled the Aerospace Economic Report and Outlook for 2010 (the AERO 2010 Report), goes even further […]
Flying to Vancouver Olympics?
To help those planning to fly to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the National Business Aviation Association has provided a new On-Demand Education resource focused on airspace, airport access and security issues. The 30-minute audio briefing and accompanying slide presentation features discussions by Steve Whynott of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Jennifer Holmes […]