The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). Representative John Duncan (R-Tenn.), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Aviation, introduced House Resolution 1669, which acknowledges the association’s mission in representing the legislative, regulatory and business […]
Pathfinder Award recipients named
Each year, The Museum of Flight in Seattle honors Pacific Northwest individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the aerospace industry with its annual Pathfinder Award. This year’s honorees are pilot/entrepreneur Clay Lacy, William Boeing Jr., and Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, the first woman hired by Boeing as a production test pilot. This year’s […]
Aerosim Flight Academy now a Cirrus Training Center
Aerosim Flight Academy has become a Cirrus Training Center (CTC). Utilizing Cirrus aircraft and an FAA certified Level 6 Flight Training Device, the academy offers traditional CTC programs, as well as advanced training, including parachute deployment, Caribbean, mountain and Alaskan flying. Academy officials say the academy is the largest owner of Cirrus aircraft worldwide with […]
Takeoffs & Landings: The Expert Approach
The AOPA Air Safety Institute will host a free webinar, “Takeoffs & Landings: The Expert Approach,” throughout the month of October. The institute’s chief flight instructor, JJ Greenway, and special guest Jason Blair, executive director of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), will present an in-depth discussion of the art and science of takeoffs […]
Embry-Riddle offers safety short courses
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Professional Programs Office will host three five-day Center for Aerospace Safety/Security Education (CASE) short courses that cover safety, security, human factors, and aircraft accident investigation. Participants may elect to take courses independently or complete all three courses to receive a Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety. Courses include: Occupational Safety & Health/Aviation […]
SHA partners with Avidyne
Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. (SHA) has inked a new dealer partnership agreement with Avidyne Corp. “We have been selectively expanding our avionics sales and installation product offerings,” said Chris Gardner, SHA president. “We know that Avidyne is the market-leading developer of Integrated Flight Deck Systems for light general aviation (GA) aircraft. Therefore it made sense […]
ProJet Aviation joins Avfuel network
ProJet Aviation at Leesburg Executive Airport (JYO) in Virginia has joined the Avfuel network. ProJet Aviation now offers AVTRIP points and Avfuel Contract Fuel for jet fuel savings. It also offers overnight hangar parking, arrival and departure services, line service, rental cars, catering and more. Avfuel Corporation serves the global aviation industry via a network […]
First solo, first crash
This October 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: Alton, Illinois. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly happened: The student pilot and flight instructor were practicing takeoffs and landings […]
European proposals could severely affect U.S. pilots
Proposals offered two years ago by the European Aviation Safety Agency are about to be acted on and, if adopted, will mean severe aviation regulation changes in all European nations and virtually eliminate the acceptance of pilots and aircraft licensed in the United States. Changes affecting the U.S. are in the section involving third country […]