This November 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Location: Hyannis, Mass. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot and CFI were on an instructional flight. After […]
Grand Forks Herald: Cirrus lays of 32 in Grand Forks
A story posted at the Grand Forks (N.D.) Herald reports that Cirrus is laying off 32 employee from its Grand Forks plant, and another 26 at its Duluth headquarters. From the story: “We had been staffed to a level higher than current demand and (Wednesday’s) changes are not a reflection of reduced demand,” Todd Simmons, […]
Movie review: “Amelia”
With all the hype surrounding the new movie “Amelia,” I was prepared to encounter another aviation biopic that slaughtered the main character and violated the Laws of Physics when it came to aviation and what airplanes can actually do in the air. I am pleased to say that the Laws of Physics remained intact, but I […]
Is GA a threat?
Has the Transportation Security Administration received any direct threats involving GA? No, said Brian Delauter, the new general manager of general aviation for the TSA, at a forum on security at the AOPA Aviation Summit earlier this month. “We are a risk-based organization,” he said. “Is there a risk? Yes. A threat? No.” When something […]
Heavy topic for Light Sport Aviation: Safety
SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON While I prefer to blog about new aircraft, LSA safety is a worthy topic. Here’s the quick summary: While every loss is tragic to family and friends, LSA fatalities are not bad. Now some detail: According to FAA records in the four-year period from August 2005 to June 2009, Special LSAS […]
Entegra Release 9 now available for Pipers
Piper Aircraft Inc. will offer the Avidyne Entegra Release 9 integrated flight deck system as an optional avionics suite on the Piper PA-46 Meridian, Mirage, and Matrix (pictured) aircraft. “The Entegra Release 9 system on our Meridian, Mirage, and Matrix aircraft gives customers an added avionics option and prospective buyers the ability to choose the […]
Cessna nears 300th Mustang delivery
Cessna Aircraft Company is nearing delivery of its 300th Citation Mustang. “The Citation Mustang order book has remained fairly resilient during the past year,” said Roger Whyte, senior vice president, sales and marketing. “It has found success in air taxi and charter operations, in flight departments, in training organizations, as well as with owner-operators.” The […]
50th anniversary Baron model unveiled
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) is marking the 50th anniversary of its high performance piston twin, the Beechcraft Baron by offering a limited edition model. More than 6,700 aircraft have been produced since the first Baron-55 was introduced in 1960. “The success of the Baron is a testament to its exceptional design, innovation and value-enhancing improvements […]
WASP playing cards debut
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) has produced a collectible deck of playing cards honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. The cards are available at the museum gift shop and online store. Between 1942-1944, 1,102 women served the United States as Women Airforce Service Pilots. The WASP collectively flew […]