NationAir Aviation Insurance has been named Twin Commander Aircraft’s preferred insurance partner. NationAir has created a specially designed program tailored to the needs of Twin Commander owners and operators, offering coverage for owner-flown as well as commercially operated Twin Commander aircraft. The program is underwritten by one of the world’s largest, A-rated insurers, and provides […]
Travis Vallin joins Jviation
Former Colorado state aviation director Travis Vallin has joined Jviation, a Denver-based planning, engineering, and construction administration firm that focuses solely on aviation-related projects, as vice president/senior program manager. Previously with the Colorado Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division, where he was named to the director’s position in 1998, Vallin served as the point of contact […]
Wichita Aero Club to feature NAA president
The Wichita Aero Club will launch its 2010 schedule by hosting Jonathan Gaffney, president of the National Aeronautic Association, as the guest speaker. The Jan. 19 luncheon will begin at noon at the Wichita Airport Hilton. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is the record-keeper for United States aviation. All official records set in the air […]
‘Amelia Earhart: The Mystery Solved’
Elgen Long, a consultant on the feature film “Amelia,” and co-author of the recently-released book “Amelia Earhart: The Mystery Solved,” will be at The Museum of Flight in Seattle Jan. 23 for a lecture and book signing. The presentation will cover the making of the movie “Amelia” and the latest information and technologies being used […]
Engine malfunction leads to emergency landing
This January 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. Location: Spotsylvania, Va. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was on an IFR flight plan at 5,000 […]
Avoid becoming a statistic
When you read accident reports, do you ask yourself why the pilot made the decisions that led to the accident or mishap? You also may have noticed there are some common threads in aviation accidents. So, how can you avoid becoming a statistic? Here are 10 tips: Use your checklist. There are certain items (such […]
ORK hangar owners cry foul over lease changes
Hangar owners at North Little Rock Municipal Airport (ORK) in Arkansas are crying foul over what they see as an attempt by the airport commission to take ownership of their hangars. “The way it worked in the past is that you leased the land from the airport but you were responsible for building your own […]
Is it time to fire your AME?
At the first sign of a medical condition, does your AME defer your medical to Oklahoma City? If he does, you probably want to find another Aviation Medical Examiner. That’s the advice of Dr. Fred Tilton, the Federal Air Surgeon. “If your AME is risk averse, find another AME,” he said. “They should do the […]
First AmphibCub delivered
American Legend Aircraft Co. has completed the first customer delivery of a Legend AmphibCub — an amphibious float-equipped Legend Cub certified as a Light Sport Aircraft. The AmphibCub was completed and delivered to Dick Parsons, a retired airline pilot who lives in South Florida. Parsons is a long-time Legend Cub fan, according to company officials, […]