More than 50 middle school and high school students have attended one of several dozen Air Academies hosted by the Wathen Foundation at Flabob Airport in Southern California. As part of their experiences, the students have learned about aviation weather from a former astronaut, about history from a pilot who participated in the Berlin Airlift, […]
Mooney Acclaim takes top prize in air race
A Mooney Acclaim took first prize in Category C of the Ultimate Challenge Air Race held Aug. 15 in South Africa. The Mooney, piloted by Patrick Hanly and owned and navigated by Frikkie Greefe, flew the 297.32 nm course in 1:30:44. Other aircraft in the category included Cirrus SR22s and Beech Bonanzas. “The idea behind […]
NAFI unveils group membership
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has unveiled the new NAFI Group Membership, aimed at providing benefits to flight training providers. NAFI developed this program to meet the needs of businesses and academic institutions that provide flight training to help their flight instructors stay in contact with current trends in the flight instruction industry, […]
Global Sim releases backcountry scenery
Global Sim has released its Idaho Backcountry Scenery Package. Airports included in this package are: Fish Lake USFS (S92), Indian Creek USFS (S81), Big Creek (U60) and Johnson Creek (3U2). Scenery includes lakes, rivers, and runways, as well as planes, cars, and campsites. For more information: FSPilotshop.com
PilotMall.com launches apparel line
PilotMall.com Aviation Superstore has launched a new line of men’s and women’s aviation apparel. The new line consists of eight aviation designs created exclusively for PilotMall.com with pilots in mind — and are only available for purchase on the company’s website. For more information: Pilotmall.com
Maintenance software company expands
Avantext, which produces digital publication and software tools for the aviation industry, has moved into new offices in Conshohocken, Pa., as part of its expansion. Avantext produces two products for the aviation maintenance industry: the Airworthiness Directive Regulatory Compliance Tool and the Technical Publications. The company is now preparing to release a new AD product. […]
Air BP expands dealer network
Air BP has added five new FBOs to its dealer network, including: Altair Aviation LLC (LRD) in Laredo, Texas; Blair Airport (BTA) near Blair, Neb.; Branson Jet Center (BBG) in Branson, Mo.; Castle & Cooke (AWO) in Arlington, Wash.; and Five Star Jet Center (BAF) in Westfield, Mass. For more information: AirBPAviation.com
Brantner joins Groom Aviation
Doug Brantner has joined Groom Aviation LLC as a partner in the consulting firm, which is dedicated to the general aviation industry. Brantner’s nearly 20-year executive management career in general aviation, most recently as vice president responsible for Hawker Beechcraft Services, includes operational and financial leadership experiences with aircraft manufacturing, fixed base operations, and after-market […]
Gear fails from fatigue
Total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were worn parts in the landing gear retraction/extension assembly, and mechanical binding of the extension assembly.