US Aviation has expanded its presence at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas by acquiring Aircraft Precision Maintenance. APM founder Wesley Pearce and his two associates have moved all of the APM assets into a new 14,400-square-foot facility adjacent to the US Aviation complex. With the expansion of US Aviation’s maintenance operations, the company will now […]
Unforgettable flights
Aviation author Lane Wallace has flown hundreds of interesting flights, and in her new book, “Unforgettable: My Best 10 Flights,” she describes her 10 best. From the Swiss Alps to Key West, from the U-2 to a Piper Cub, Wallace brings the reader with her as she recounts the details of each of these unforgettable […]
King Air sim gets FAA nod
FlightSafety International’s Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft simulator has been qualified to Level C by the FAA. Training is scheduled to begin Dec. 14 at FlightSafety’s LaGuardia Learning Center. The simulator’s new VITAL X visual system features detailed, high-resolution views designed to enhance safety. Combined with high resolution projectors, VITAL X reproduces day and […]
Bad flare breaks plane
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: Champion 7GCAA; Location: Gallup, N.M.; Injuries: None; Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was attempting to land at night, told investigators […]
SC airport reports continued supply of Mogas
Thanks to Cal Hoffman of the Barnwell Regional Airport (BNL) in Barnwell, S.C., for informing us that the airport has a supply of 93 octane (AKI), ethanol-free, lead-free Mogas on the field. He does not expect any disruptions to the supply in the near future, and suggests that the strong demand for ethanol-free fuel from […]
Government study cites poor FAA morale
Declining morale at the FAA could affect the way programs move, such as development of the next generation air transportation system (NextGen), according to a study by the Government Accountability Office, which notes the low morale could pose obstacles to FAA’s efforts to retain its existing workforce and recruit people with needed skills. GAO’s study […]
The parallels between flying and business
A Small Business Solutions column by Mitch Free on TheStreet.com compares what it takes to earn a pilot’s license with starting a business. He says: Flying takes intense preparation and focus. You have to plan the route, check the weather, maintain airspeed, keep the wings level, avoid stalls, fly by the instruments in reduced visibility […]
FAA issues SAIB for Beech Dukes
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) because of concerns about the flap actuators on Hawker Beechcraft Model 60 (Duke) Series twin-engine airplanes. The airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant an Airworthiness Directive (AD), FAA officials said, noting the SAIB is the result of an accident in which […]
Florida Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2009
The Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun, in collaboration with the Florida Aviation Historical Society, will celebrate the induction of the 2009 Florida Aviation Hall of Fame inductees at a luncheon induction ceremony Friday, Dec. 11. The 2009 Florida Aviation Hall of Fame inductees are: Capt. LeRoy Brown, a lifetime Floridian who, over seven […]