This December 2007 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: Beech Bonanza. Location: Warrenton, Va. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was conducting a GPS approach to his home […]
Good riddance 2009!
Happy New Year! I’ve been waiting to say that for about six months now. While there is no guarantee 2010 will be any better than 2009, it always feels good to flip the calendar to a clean sheet, full of possibilities. That said, looking forward I find loads of challenges (or opportunities if you prefer […]
TSA a ‘substantial threat’ to GA
Aviation attorney Alan Armstrong warns that TSA ambitions still represent a “substantial threat” to the aviation community. In his monthly newsletter, “FlightWatch,” Armstrong notes that while some members of the aviation community congratulate themselves and each other based on the belief that threats represented by the TSA to the general aviation community are subsiding, he […]
For sale: Cornelia Fort Airpark
The owner of the Cornelia Fort Airpark (M88) in Nashville is trying to find a buyer for the 65-year-old private airport after its bank canceled the company’s operating line of credit, according to a story at Tennessean.com. The story quotes Ernest “Bill” Colbert, president of Colemill Enterprises Inc., which owns and operates the airport, who […]
IMC Clubs appoints board of directors
IMC Clubs appointed a five-member Board of Directors this week, including Radek Wyrzykowski, MCFI, as president; Peter Conant, director of chapter coordination; Dora Rizos, director of membership; Jon Roberts, director of communications; and Ken Dustin, CFI, vice president. Born in Poland in 1960, Wyrzykowski came to the U.S. in 1983 as a political refugee. He […]
Centennial Aircraft: A new look and a new direction
Centennial Aircraft, which has won numerous awards over the years for restoration and repair of vintage and classic antique aircraft, is focusing its efforts on what it knows best: Vintage and antique aircraft. The company, a subsidiary of WACO Classic Aircraft, has unveiled a new logo and a new website to reflect its new direction […]
Rotax 912 Gearbox Puller available
Don’t take chances when removing the gear box from your Rotax 912 or 914 engine. California Power Systems’ puller pulls the most stubborn gearbox without risking damage to the expensive gear housing, according to company officials. Just remove the rack of fasteners on the perimeter of the box. Install the puller with the hardware provided […]
Kelly Aerospace Turbine Rotables acquired by First Aviation Services
First Aviation Services Inc. (FavS) has acquired the assets of Kelly Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. (KTR). KTR is an FAA Certified Repair Station in Wichita that provides overhaul, exchange and repair services for components such as flight controls, landing gear, lighting, oxygen and hydrostatic components, braking systems and actuators. First Aviation will continue to operate […]
NBAA slates additional professional development courses
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has approved six new Professional Development Program (PDP) Courses offered by five different PDP providers. NBAA officials note they are also seeking new educational providers to develop additional courses. The newest courses include two new offerings from Aviation Training Solutions. The first course is “Effective Leadership in Business Aviation,” […]