StandardAero has become the first authorized independent service center in North America trained to perform wing tank (dry bay) modifications on the Dassault Falcon 50, 900 and 2000 aircraft. The modification requirement, outlined in recent Service Bulletin Advisories issued by Dassault, is mandatory for all Falcon 50, 900 and 2000 operators and it’s anticipated that […]
Latest NAFI Master Instructor accreditations
Helen Woods of Laurel, Md., is the newest CFI to earn her Master Instructor accreditation from the National Association of Flight Instructors. Recently renewing his Master Instructor accreditation was Russell Still of Cumming, Ga. Less than 300 flight instructors nationwide are accredited as NAFI Master Instructors, according to association officials. The national accreditation, recognized by […]
Ice and first solo bad combination
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: Cessna 172. Location: Hastings, Mich. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was on his first solo flight. The runway […]
An aviator’s guide to Sebring
The sixth annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, kicks off next month. Known as the Sebring LSA Expo, the event focuses on tire-kicking and demo flights of Light Sport Aircraft, ultralights, trikes and powered parachutes. The Expo is quickly becoming a favorite destination in balmy Florida at a time of the year when […]
GA pilots flock to Dreamliner’s launch
When the Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its maiden voyage Tuesday, Dec. 15, it had quite an audience. Television stations carried the event live, while thousands of people gathered at Snohomish County Airport/ Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, Wash., for its departure and at King County International/Boeing Field (BFI) in Seattle for its eventual arrival. In […]
AD issued for Cirrus anti-ice system
The FAA has issued a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Cirrus SR22s equipped with an anti-ice system approved for flight into known icing. The AD, which requires owners to inspect the compression fittings on the anti-ice fluid distribution lines for proper installation and repair any fittings that were not properly installed, is a result of […]
Belite: Fresh talent gives rise to new LSA
SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON If you’ve been around aviation long enough you’ve heard the Q&A: “Know how to make a small fortune in aviation? Start with a large one!” Yet aviation can always use fresh talent, so welcome former tech entrepreneur, James Wiebe, turned aviation businessman. From his days building Mac peripherals under the name […]
Increase in job postings noted
JSfirm, an online employment website for aviation professionals, is reporting an increase in job postings over the last three months at JSFirm.com. “This is great news regarding hiring activity,” said Tonya Salatino, account manager. “We have been seeing a positive trend over the past three months.” She reports that since September, job postings have increased […]
Former Eclipse exec order to produce property documents
Aviation International News is reporting that former Eclipse Aviation Chairman Roel Pieper will have to produce records of properties that he owns, according to an order issued by the New York State Supreme Court. The order is the result of a subpoena from the Alfred E. Mann Living Trust. Mann was one of Eclipse Aviation’s […]