Indianapolis businessman Leon Riggs, owner of United Package Liquors, has been selected as the 2010 Indiana Aviator of the Year by the Indianapolis Air Show. “It was a unanimous decision this year to honor Le Riggs with this award,” said Chairman Bob Duncan. “In addition to being a successful businessman and philanthropist, Le actively flew […]
Indy Air Show celebrates 100 years of innovation
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) has long been a birthplace of innovation. But automobiles weren’t the only vehicles to break records at IMS, as daring pilots soared to new heights in airplanes high above the Speedway in June 1910. The 2010 Indianapolis Air Show at Mt. Comfort Airport (MQJ) June 11-13 is a descendant of […]
Understanding your insurance policy
The National Business Aviation Association is hosting an online seminar June 17, “Understanding Your Aviation Insurance Policy — Back to the Basics.” The webinar will explore a variety of issues, including why policyholders should review the aircraft’s insured value annually; what liability coverage actually protects you from; strategies for choosing an appropriate liability limit; and […]
Accelerated stall kills two
This May 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: American AA-1C. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Philadelphia. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The instructor and student pilot had completed one touch-and-go landing and […]
Summit Aviation to break ground on new hangar, paint facility
Summit Aviation will expand its Middletown, Delaware, operation with additional modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities. The 78,000-square-feet expansion includes a 37,400-square-foot hangar that can accommodate eight Boeing CH-47 Chinook model aircraft or three Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft; a 9,200-square-foot paint facility; two cold storage units and an additional 11,400 square feet of support […]
Poor fuel management leads to accident
This May 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 5 Minor. Location: Millinocket, Maine. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who had logged 154 hours, including 16 in […]
Keeping the peace
John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California, is not your typical airport. At least it’s not the typical airport I come in contact with. Bracketed on both ends of two parallel runway by highways, and surrounded by densely packed commercial and residential neighbors, noise is the enemy of airport operations. As it must be. […]
Jake’s Pilot Shop slates grand opening of new facility
Jake’s Pilot Shop has slated a grand opening and open house at its new location at Pearson Airfield (VOU) in Vancouver, Wash. The June 19 events begin at 8 a.m. with a seminar, “Planning and Flying the Perfect Cross Country.” Halfway through the two-hour seminar Jake’s Pilot Shop will draw tickets for product giveaways. After […]
IMC, lack of weather briefing prove fatal
This May 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: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Cruso, N.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The non-instrument-rated private pilot departed for the cross-country flight […]