Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) has released digital Bell libraries for models 204B, 214B/B1, 214ST, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 430, 427, and 412EP. All are now available on the ATP NavigatorV Desktop Viewer. “By providing access to these libraries in digital format, ATP continues to offer time-saving productivity tools to the Bell helicopter community,” said Bob […]
New North Carolina airpark opens
A new, $13 million aviation park opened June 3 at Elizabeth City, North Carolina, where one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the nation is expected to build four new hangars and create 600 jobs over the next five years, according to a June 7 report in The Virginian-Pilot newspaper. Eventually, the park is expected […]
Carburetor ice results in accident
Carburetor icing causing a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, leading to the inadvertent stall.
Mica amendment to TSA authorization passes
The Alliance for Aviation Across America and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association were among the first groups applauding inclusion of the Mica Amendment to the Transportation Security Administration Authorization bill, H.R. 2200. The amendment was offered by Reps. John Mica (R-7-FL), Sam Graves (R-6-MO), Vernon Ehlers (R-3-MI) and Tom Petri (R-6-WI). GAMA was quick to […]
House passes FAA reauthorization
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 915 on June 4, a bill to reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration funding and safety oversight programs for four years, with a total authorized spending level of $70 billion. The bill includes a total of $16.2 billion for the Airport Improvement Program, the primary source of federal funding for […]
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome opens 50th season
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome has announced the beginning of its Golden Anniversary celebration and highlights of its 2009 show season. A barnstorming air show on June 13, featuring pioneering antique airplanes, will open the season. Featured on June 14 will be mock dogfights between biplanes of The Great War and a cameo appearance by the evil […]
Commerce Secretary to close ATC weather offices
The Department of Commerce announced on June 4 that it is moving forward with a controversial plan to close the National Weather Service units located at each of the 20 Air Route Traffic Control Centers in the continental United States. The forecast units provide real time, face-to-face, weather guidance to air traffic controllers and air […]
NASA exhibit, Thunderbirds at Ocean City Air Show
America’s plans for opening the space frontier, including new human exploration of Earth’s moon and future voyages into the solar system beyond, are featured in an interactive NASA exhibit scheduled to visit the Ocean City, Maryland, Air Show June 13-14. The air show will feature the Air Force Thunderbirds flight exhibition team, along with military […]
Lancair’s Evolution takes to the air
Lancair International Inc. of Redmond, Ore., a manufacturer of high- performance kit planes, recently completed the successful first flight of its newest Evolution model. The piston version of the Evolution aircraft is powered by Lycoming’s new iE2 series engine. The piston Evolution cruises at 270 knots and has a full fuel payload of 1,074 lbs., […]