Sport Pilot training cannot be applied to meet the dual instruction requirements for a private pilot certificate, a recent letter of interpretation from the FAA chief counsel states. Alphabet groups are objecting to the rule, according to a story at AOPA.org: “This rule as written requires student pilots who want to transition from seeking a […]
Diamond’s Austro engine gets FAA nod
The FAA recently certified Diamond Aircraft’s Austro Engine AE300. The jet-fuel burning, 170-hp turbo-diesel piston engine offers single lever thrust control, electronic engine management and monitoring, and independence from leaded fuels, Diamond officials said. The engine, developed by Austro Engine in collaboration with MB Technology GmbH (Mercedes Benz) and Bosch General Aviation Technology GmbH, features […]
ATP expands offerings
Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) recently introduced a new website that presents its expanded service offerings, including compliance and safety solutions and services for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). ATP also offers more than 700 maintenance libraries from more than 50 aviation manufacturers that are accessed with the NavigatorV software platform. For more inofrmation: ATP.com
‘The Last Big Splash’
Seaplanes and extreme skydiving will come together next month in “The Last Big Splash” at Fantasy of Flight. “The Last Big Splash” is the last seaplane fly-in and competition to be held this year at Fantasy of Flight and the only place in Central Florida where spectators can witness the newest form of skydiving sweeping […]
Newest iPhone app: Aircraft Registry
AlpSoft Sàrl recently launched its iPhone platform for the recognition and identification of aircraft call signs. Aircraft Registry gives plane spotters, aviation maintenance professionals or aviation enthusiasts access official detailed information of planes registered in Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Further countries will be added in the future, said company officials. […]
Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame lands Kershner library
The family of the late William K. “Bill” Kershner has donated his personal library to the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame, according to a story by Mike Collins at AOPA.org. Kershner, a Naval aviator, flight instructor, author and lecturer, was known as “the spin doctor” because of his research into spins and dedication to spin […]
Demand for crop-dusters soars
In a tough job market for the aviation industry, demand for one niche is booming: crop-dusting, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal. The story notes: Pilots are drawn to crop-dusting not only for the money, but also for the chance to be their own bosses and to do the kind of low-altitude […]
Attempt to avoid mud damages plane
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
‘Max Trescott GPS Guides’ for iPhone
Half of GPS users surveyed said they have difficulty getting a GPS to do what they want. Using flight plans and finding infrequently used pages were the most common issues. Author Max Trescott has launched “Max Trescott GPS Guides” for the iPhone. In partnership with Hilton Software, the initial release includes applications for the Garmin […]