Are older pilots prone to accidents? That’s a question posed in the Fort Lauderdale’s Sun-Sentinel newspaper, following the crash of a 78-year-old pilot. The story notes that: “Since 2003, there have been seven accidents in South Florida involving aviators ages 66 to 80. In the same period overall, there have been about 130 accidents, the […]
The future of aviation’s workforce
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has released a report on strategies to strengthen the current and future aerospace workforce. Based on AIAA’s May 2009 “Inside Aerospace Forum” for aviation and space leaders from around the world, the report notes the issues posed by an aging workforce, and sets out strategies to retain […]
Sean O’Donnell: From new sport pilot to flight school owner in three short years
Three years ago at AirVenture, Sean O’Donnell was awarded his Sport Pilot license. This year he attended the show as one of the industry’s newest flight school owners. In 2006 O’Donnell was one of the first recipients of an Able Flight Scholarship. The not-for-profit organization provides the means for disabled pilots to earn their Sport […]
‘Avidyne Live’ launched
Avidyne Corp., a provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, has launched its new ‘Avidyne Live’ Forum and Blog site at AvidyneLive.com. In addition to the blog, the Avidyne Live Forum includes product-specific topics with tips, frequently asked questions and other product information. It also provides a place for dialog […]
100,000 and counting…
Garmin is celebrating the delivery of more than 100,000 GNS 400/500 series products. Garmin officials estimate that the company’s 400/500 series avionics have been installed on approximately half of all U.S. single and twin-engine piston and turbine aircraft. When first announced in 1998, Garmin’s GNS 400/500 series products were the first general aviation products that […]
Roth joins Wathen Foundation board
The trustees of the Wathen Foundation recently elected Major General Richard D. Roth (USAF Reserve, retired) to serve on the foundation’s board. He succeeds Major General Patrick Halloran (USAF, ret.). While active in the Air Force, Roth was responsible for the oversight of more than 900 Reserve judge advocates and paralegals in the Judge Advocate […]
Raisbeck unveils Lear 60 aft fuselage locker
Now in development is Raisbeck’s Learjet 60 Aft Fuselage Locker. Officials at the Seattle-based company are pursuing FAA certification of the locker. They note that the primary goal of zero drag or performance penalties due to the locker’s installation has been achieved throughout the Lear 60’s flight envelope. A composite aerodynamic shape representing the locker […]
Jeppesen partners with Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionic’s Evolution Flight Display system will be the first to utilize an aggregated NavData, obstacle, terrain and cultural database from Jeppesen, which will be updated via the Jeppesen Services Update Manager (JSUM) data delivery tool. “Jeppesen is excited to be onboard this new ground-breaking generation of EFIS systems,” said Thomas Wede, Jeppesen senior vice […]
Bounce breaks windshield
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. The gusting winds were a factor.