While municipalities across the nation struggle with debilitating fiscal woes, record unemployment, and depressed property values, Winter Haven, Florida, has taken an unexpected but welcome turn. This small, central Florida city has adopted a decidedly pro-aviation stance that has led to the investment of millions of dollars into Gilbert Field (GIF), and the decision to […]
Barnhart receives Sorenson award
Kurt Barnhart, professor and head of Kansas State University’s Department of Aviation, was awarded the Frank E. Sorenson Award for 2009 by the University Aviation Association. The Sorenson Award was presented at the UAA Fall Education Conference Awards Banquet in Wichita, Kan. The Sorenson Professional Educator Award is presented to professional educators who have made […]
Zenith & AMD 601XL under intense scrutiny
SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON Bad as in-flight break-up accidents are, many opinions blur the big picture. Last spring NTSB recommended FAA “ground the fleet,” so to say, of Zenith Air and AMD’s CH-601 aircraft. FAA chose further study. When additional CH-601s became involved, media outlets and other organizations jumped on the bandwagon. Let’s review: The […]
LSA website boosts free content
A well-known aviation businessman once said, “Pilots are information starved; they read anything and everything that pertains to their area of interest.” With that in mind, leading Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) website, ByDanJohnson.com, now offers a larger array of content after enlisting professional blogger, James Lawrence. Lawrence is the LSA editor for Plane & Pilot […]
Cockpit safety checklists takeoff in hospitals
Procedural checklists modeled after preflight checklists used by pilots seem to encourage safe practices among medical personnel. According to a story at MedPageToday.com, medical personnel who used checklists were more likely to report safety-related incidents and feel empowered to address safety issues. The checklists, it seems, helps medical staff who may be uncomfortable confronting doctors […]
New kids’ program debuts
The new ASB.tv kids’ program called “Mike Da Mustang” features a friendly and lovable P-51 Mustang named Mike and his airport friends. This new aviation show, produced by ASB.tv, is part of a series of episodes about Mike Da Mustang’s experiences in flying, playing, and hanging out at the airport with his friends. Be one […]
Tire upgrades available for Hawker jets
A New Bias Technology (NBT) Michelin tire has been developed for Hawker series aircraft in a cooperative effort between Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and Michelin Aircraft Tires. The NBT tire will provide increased durability and shoulder wear, which translates into improved landing performance and reduced per-landing costs, according to Hawker Beechcraft officials. HBC’s parts and distribution […]
Museum slates lecture on Seattle’s history
Seattle was a hub of aviation long before it became “JetCity.” On Dec. 26 at 2 p.m., Seattle authors Ed Davies and Steve Ellis present a program at the Museum of Flight based upon their new book, “Seattle Commercial Aviation 1908-1941.” The program draws from hundreds of photographs gathered for the book, which illustrates Seattle […]
AWOS Web launched
All Weather, Inc. (AWI), a manufacturer of automated weather information systems and meteorological sensors, has launched AWOS Web in the quest to provide easy access to AWOS data from anywhere at anytime. AWOS Web will enable all users with Internet access the ability to monitor up to 200 weather stations in real time. “The tool […]