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 172. Injuries: None. Location: Jenks, Okla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was taxiing to a parking spot. He noticed a […]
Ask Paul: More on hot engine starts
Q: I’d like to offer my response to a hot engine start (What is the procedure for a hot engine start?). If I know I’m going to have a quick turnaround after engine shutdown, this is what I do: I throttle up to about 1,500 rpm, then I turn the fuel selector to off. By […]
New concerns about ethanol production
These two articles document new concerns about ethanol production and its impact on our environment. Corn Ethanol Climate Positive … in 100 Years A Possible Negative Impact of Ethanol Production on Water Quality The GAfuels Blog is written by three private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft. They are: Dean […]
LearnToFlyDay.com launches
In support of International Learn to Fly Day, which was announced at AirVenture 2009, Pilot Journey has launched LearnToFlyDay.com, a website that will list Learn to Fly Day events across the country. Through LearnToFlyDay.com, Pilot Journey, a web-based referral service that helps link students with flight schools, will provide a collection of services at no […]
Seawind resumes testing on its amphib
The certified version flight test aircraft of the Seawind 300C amphibian has rolled out the door to resume testing. The test Seawind is a conforming article incorporating all the standard equipment scheduled for production, according to company officials. After the initial test of the aircraft systems, the Seawind will continue ground taxi testing at Saint […]
Changes to Sport Pilot rule detailed in video
A new video at BeASportPilot.com details the recent changes to the Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft rule.
Bahamas Habitat completes 150th Haiti relief flight
Bahamas Habitat’s aviation relief operation passed a milestone Feb. 2, completing its 150th relief mission to Haiti. Volunteer pilots and aircraft have delivered more than 125,000 pounds of medical supplies and food, as well as medical personnel and equipment to Haiti’s outlying airports using general aviation aircraft. “This is an amazing accomplishment by everyone involved,” […]
DFW goes after GA
When the Super Bowl comes to North Texas a year from now, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport hopes dozens of corporate jets will use its runways, according to a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. At a meeting Feb. 2, airport staff outlined a $3 million project that would boost its general aviation business, including renovating the […]
Collier Trophy nominees named
The National Aeronautic Association has released the list of nominees for the 2009 Robert J. Collier Trophy, as well as the names of those individuals who will serve on the Collier Trophy Selection Committee. The nominees are: Aircell, Ares 1, C-5M Super Galaxy, Kandahar Airfield Operations Team, International Space Station, MC-12W Project Liberty Enterprise Team, […]