A couple of Colorado pilots are preparing to compete in their first air race as the 2009 women’s transcontinental Air Race Classic comes to Denver. According to a June 11 news release, Marijke Unger of Longmont and Kara Pruitt of Broomfield will taxi up to the hold line at Centennial Airport on June 23 for […]
Poor approach results in poor landing
The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
ATP to provide GE engine publications
Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) has reached an exclusive agreement with GE to distribute all digital engine technical publications for the CF700 and CJ610 engines. The GE engine publications and ADs are available separately or can be purchased with other ATP libraries, such as with Lear, Sabreliner, and Falcon. For more information: 800-227-4610 or ATP.com.
Averett University offers teen flight camp
Teens interested in aviation and with access to Danville, Virginia, will have the chance take to the skies at Averett University’s first aeronautics camp in July, according to Catherine Amos, writing June 11 in the Danville News & Advance. The two-day camp, open to youths between the ages of ages 12 and 18, will feature […]
The Grand Finale Biplane Expo
Charlie Harris, Chairman of the National Biplane Association submitted the following report from “The Grande Finale Biplane Expo” in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After 23 successful years, the event is being retired. Below is a photo gallery from the show. Images from Rick Bryant of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Under three days of perfect blue skies and full moon […]
FAA Administrator Shows Pilot Knowledge at Congressional Hearings
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ten days after being sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, J. Randolph Babbitt appeared as a witness at two Congressional hearings, providing an opportunity to judge how he will approach the job. His testimony and responses to questions indicated he knows aviation and will not be rushed into changing regulations for […]
Weather Service Offices To Close At Air Traffic Control Centers
The Department of Commerce announced June 4 that it is moving forward with closing National Weather Service Center Weather Service Units at each of the 20 Air Route Traffic Control Centers in the continental United States, according to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, which called the move dangerous to air traffic safety. If the […]
Aviation industry sets ambitious climate goals
The global aviation industry pledged on June 8 to halt the overall growth in aviation-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, according to an article posted on the nomadslandpost Web site, June 10. The International Air Transport Association, which represents more than 90% of international air traffic businesses, announced a target to level off aviation-related emissions […]
Aviation industry raises $95,000 for Corporate Angel Network
The Greater Washington Aviation Open, a charity golf and tennis event held June 8 at Lansdowne Resort near Washington, DC, raised $95,000 to benefit the Corporate Angel Network, the nonprofit organization that arranges free flights to treatment for cancer patients using empty seats on corporate flights said on June 11. Senior aviation leaders from numerous […]