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: Aeronca 7AC. Location: Fort Worth, Texas. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was attempting to do a full-stop landing […]
1,000+ planes, 10,000 people expected at AOPA Aviation Summit
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association expects more than 1,000 aircraft and 10,000 people to attend the AOPA Aviation Summit, which kicks off today and runs through Saturday in Tampa, Florida, according to a story in the Tampa Tribune. The story quotes AOPA spokesman Chris Dancy: “We traditionally plan for 2,000 aircraft. Realistically, and assuming […]
AD issued for American Champion Aircraft
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for American Champion Aircraft Corp.’s Champion, Citabria and Scouts manufactured before 1989 and equipped with folding rear seat backs. The AD requires inspection of the rear seat back hinge areas for cracking and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole and, if cracking or excessive elongation […]
FAA rejects curfew at BUR
The FAA has rejected a proposed curfew at Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, California, with officials asserting it would harm the national air transportation system, according to a story in the Los Angeles Times. The story notes: “In a 42-page ruling, FAA officials concluded that the restriction was “not reasonable” because it would “create […]
Remos GX is 2010 AOPA sweeps aircraft
AOPA at the Aviation Summit announced the 2010 sweepstakes airplane will be a 2009 Remos GX. The planes winner will be announced at the 2010 Aviation Summit in Long Beach, November 11-13.
Diamond to match down payments
For a limited time, Diamond Aircraft will match customer down payments with up to 10% of the actual purchase price and offer no charge Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology on selected models of new DA20, DA40 and DA42 aircraft (pictured). “Buyers are looking for an extraordinary bargain. With this program we are delivering just that and […]
Children’s book wins acclaim
When USA Book News announced the results of its national “Best Books” awards for 2009, Sue Hughes was flying high. The author’s first publication was among the finalists in the national contest’s Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Fiction category. Her book, “The Pilot Alphabet,” presents the phonetic alphabet, an international standard used by pilots. “I […]
Flying Heritage Collection slates Veterans Day event
The Flying Heritage Collection at Washington state’s Paine Field is hosting a special Veterans Day event Wednesday, Nov. 11. at 11 a.m., featuring remarks from Gov. Christine Gregoire, Congressman Rick Larsen and a panel of veterans recounting their use of modified fighter planes to assist Allied armies near the battlefield. Following the panel, veteran tour […]
Dynon debuts SkyView
Dynon Avionics has unveiled SkyView, a new generation glass cockpit for experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. The new SkyView System offers a Primary Flight Display, Synthetic Vision, and a terrain map as standard features. An Engine Monitoring System Module and Engine Sensor kit can be added to make a complete glass panel system, according to […]