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 Tri-Pacer Injuries: None. Location: Delphi, Ind. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on the grass area alongside […]
West Coast Flying Adventures blog takes off
The words “flying” and “adventure” naturally go together, but they conjure up different images and journeys for each pilot. For Ney Grant, flying adventures mean the pursuit of outdoor adventure using a Cessna T210 filled with bikes, climbing equipment and camping gear. From canyoneering in the canyons of the southwest, climbing Mt. Hood in the […]
FAA reauthorization by July 4, lawmaker promises
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., predicted Wednesday, May 19, that a multiyear FAA authorization bill will be signed into law by July 4, according to a story at NationalJournal.com’s Congress Daily. The story quotes Oberstar: “I think we’ve made enough progress and we ought to be able to get it […]
‘Aviation Saves’ Open House deemed a success
Thanks to the efforts of dozens of volunteers, as well as the support of 49 corporate sponsors, the Colorado Aviation Business Association’s (CABA) first-ever “Aviation Saves” Open House exceeded its goal of raising awareness about the important contributions business and general aviation make to the economies and communities of Denver and the state of Colorado. […]
Parker to attempt to set record at Golden West Fly-In
John Parker, championship-winning pilot and builder of Reno Air Race contenders Blue Thunder and Blue Thunder II, will try to set a world record at the Golden West Fly-In in Marysville, California, June 11-13. Parkers’s race-built Thunder Mustang (Blue Thunder II looks like a ¾ scale P-51 Mustang) will be shooting for the world 100-kilometer […]
Patriots Jet Team slated for balloon festival
Color the Skies Balloon Festival, Northern California and the Central Valley’s only balloon festival, will feature something different this year: The Patriots Jet Team, a civilian-owned aerobatic jet team, has agreed to perform fly-overs on both Saturday and Sunday of the festival and four Children’s Hospital supporters are invited to join the flight. The Patriots […]
AID celebrates golden anniversary
Anderson Municipal Airport-Darlington Field (AID) in Indiana will celebrate its 50th birthday Saturday, July 10. Pilots who fly in for the celebration will enjoy fuel discounts and the red-carpet treatment, including free admission and all-you-can-eat breakfast, organizers said. The centerpiece ceremony will include a re-dedication of the airports restored bronze plaque. The day begins at […]
NASAO teams with FAA on NextGen and wildlife hazards
Washington, D.C. — This week, the FAA and the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for two new joint initiatives, NextGen and Wildlife Hazards. Through the NextGen initiative, FAA and NASAO will explore methods of engaging the states in the promotion, facilitation and implementation of the NextGen system. Collaboration […]
GA guide to NextGen
The May/June 2010 issue of FAA Safety Briefing introduces the Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, and focuses on the benefits for the general aviation community, including more efficient navigation, more effective communications, and improved surveillance capabilities. Articles in the issue address ADS-B, performance-based navigation, the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems, and more. […]