A well-written opinion by David Dingman in Friday’s Idaho Mountain Express and Guide. In response to the reported closure of Friedman Memorial Airport for safety reasons, Mr. Dingman suggests keeping Friedman open for the 98% of traffic than can operate safely from the airport, rather than close it because of the 2% that have issues […]
NAFI Master Instructor Program puts more emphasis on ‘active instruction’
The National Association of Flight Instructors’ Master Instructor program has been “enhanced” after a year-long review, according to officials at the Oshkosh-based organization. The FAA also has continued its recognition of the program, allowing NAFI Master Instructors to renew their certificates through the NAFI Master Flight Instructor program. “NAFI members, NAFI Master Instructors and the […]
Insurance company gives pilots break on damage created by deploying parachute
The Light Aviation Division (LAD) of insurance company Chartis will now waive the applicable in-motion deductible (up to a maximum of $1,000) on insurance policies for damage to aircraft resulting from an emergency in-flight deployment of a recovery parachute. “In the interest of aviation safety, we want to eliminate any chance that a pilot might […]
Debate heats up over Sport Pilot training
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 […]