A new organization, ThoughTheFence.org (TTF), made its debut last week at the AOPA Aviation Summit. The organization has been formed by pilots to fight the FAA’s prohibition of hangar homes at publicly-funded airports. “The FAA’s Airport Compliance Manual (ACM), dated Sept. 30, 2009, clearly labels all hangar homes as incompatible adjacent airport land use,” said […]
Demystify turbocharging
The Cessna Pilots Association (CPA) will hold a one-day seminar on turbocharging at its headquarters in Santa Maria, California, Saturday, January 23, 2010. According to CPA Executive Director John Frank, the impetus behind the seminar is educate aircraft owners about the components and detailed workings of popular Teledyne Continental turbocharging systems, specifically those used on […]
Aviation law firm grows
David Shannon has joined the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, law firm of Stewart H. Lapayowker, P.A., which focuses on private and corporate aviation transactions worldwide. Shannon will work alongside attorney Stewart Lapayowker and will counsel clients on tax and other issues relating to the acquisition, leasing, registration and financing of aircraft, including fractional interests, and on […]
R.W. Martin tapped as Viking service center
Viking Air Limited of Victoria, BC, Canada, has tapped R.W. Martin Inc. of Murrieta, California, as the second factory endorsed service center for the Twin Otter and Dash 7 aircraft. This agreement authorizes R.W. Martin Inc. to provide OEM-backed support services for the Twin Otter program, including maintenance, warranty work, and Viking-recognized modifications. R.W. Martin […]
New historical fiction chronicles the adventures of a World War II pilot
In his new book, “The Vaulted Sky,” published by iUniverse, R.P. Moffa tells the tale of a young Italian-American from New York City who risked it all to pursue his love of flying to protect his country. Patrick Montalto’s fascination with flying began when his father and a friend chipped in for an airplane ride […]
SkyBuyHigh launches
SkyBuyHigh, an electronic boutique service available mid-flight, has launched its e-boutique service on-board private and charter aircraft and for use in FBOs, creating a new stream of revenue for the aviation industry. Charter operators and brokers earn commissions from items purchased on SkyBuyHigh systems placed on their aircraft, and FBOs earn revenue by offering the […]
Skydive pilot comes up short
This November 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 TP206. Location: Boulder, Colo. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The aircraft was being used for skydiving operations. The pilot […]
Cessna extends ‘deal of the decade’
Officials at Cessna Aircraft Co. report an increase in piston aircraft sales over the past two months, thanks in part to sales programs and tax incentives set to expire at the end of the year. “Retail sales across our piston aircraft product line have been measurably stronger in September and October versus earlier this year […]
Group asks for new tower for Teterboro
The Teterboro Airport Industry Working Group has asked FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt to increase the priority for construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower at Teterboro Airport (TEB) in New Jersey. The current control tower at TEB was built in the early 1970s as a temporary facility and does not provide controllers an unobstructed […]