Two of aviation’s best-known names, air show ace Sean D. Tucker and aircraft collection icon Kermit Weeks, have joined the board of The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation. Both say they were drawn to the foundation by its substantial programs within the aviation community to further the Lindberghs’ strong interest in applying technology […]
Yet another FAA extension
Congress is giving the FAA another short extension, this time until Sept. 30. The FAA has been operating without extended authority since the last authorization expired in 2007. That authority was passed in 2003 and Congress has been unable to agree since that time, passing extension after extension to keep the FAA funded. Included in […]
Are you willing to go that extra mile?
The FAA can’t regulate professionalism, but it can ask pilots to take that extra step to continue training, Randy Babbitt, the agency’s administrator, said during a visit to AirVenture in Oshkosh. “Professionalism isn’t limited to commercial flying,” he said. “It pertains to all aspects of flying. The good news is that a vast majority of […]
Rockin’ at Oshkosh
Piper goes into the match-making business
Piper Aircraft unveiled its new PiperMatch program at this year’s AirVenture, designed to connect pilots who want to partner on a new Piper aircraft. “It’s like online dating,” said Randy Grooms, the company’s executive vp, adding, “We want to open up ownership to a wider audience.” Under the program, PiperMatch specialists work to link aviators […]
Tempest debuts spark plugs
Tempest has added a line of spark plugs to its brand of aviation products. Aero Accessories, which manufactures carburetors and fuel pumps, ignition components, starters, oil and pneumatic filtration products and more, purchased the Unison AutoLite line of spark plugs last year and has now completed the relocation of spark plug manufacturing from Rockford, Ill., […]
Becker units NVG compatible
Becker Avionics’s Audio Control Units (ACU) for its Digital Audio and Intercom System (DVCS6100) are now delivered as Night Vision Goggle (NVG) NVIS green B compatible or, upon request, as NVG certified. The FAA recently published its final rule making for NVG operation, establishing requirements for aircraft night vision goggle training, proficiency and operations. The […]
West Star opens CAE location
West Star Aviation, Inc. has opened its newest facility at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in South Carolina. The facility is available for maintenance services for a wide range of corporate aircraft, including Lear, Hawker, Citation, Westwind, Falcon 10/20, KingAir, and Conquest. West Star Aviation specializes in airframe repair and maintenance, engine repair and maintenance, major […]
Impatience leads to crash
This July 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. Injuries: None. Location: Salmon, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was in a hurry. He noted that the winds […]