Fatal accidents declined in 2007, according to the just-released AOPA Air Safety Foundation 19th annual Joseph T. Nall Report, a comprehensive analysis of what kinds of accidents pilots have, and why. The report looks at general aviation accidents that occurred in 2007 involving light, fixed-wing aircraft weighing less than 12,500 lbs. 2007 is the most […]
Take a ride in a Warbird at Sun ‘n Fun
Get your hands on history with the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) at Sun ‘n Fun when you take a ride in one of CAF’s vintage warbirds. Historic aircraft from the CAF fleet will be on display and available for rides at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, April 21-26. The CAF Ride Program offers people […]
San Diego cleared for Red Bull Air Race
The Red bull Air Race World Championships soar into San Diego May 9-10. This will be the third time the race has been held in San Diego. More than 120,000 fans attended the race last year. It all kicks off the week of May 5 with various Red Bull Air Race concerts, parties and special […]
US Airways Flight 1549 pilots at Oshkosh
The cockpit crew from US Airways Flight 1549, involved in one of the most riveting aviation events in recent years, will share their experiences at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009, held at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh July 27-Aug. 2. On Jan. 15, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles successfully executed an emergency […]
Rare aircraft lands at Airline History Museum
The Airline History Museum in Kansas City, Mo., has acquired an international airliner that will soon be the last of its kind. The museum’s 300-passenger Lockheed L-1011 will likely be the only one remaining after 2012, according to Paul Sloan, executive director. The museum hopes to land the giant airliner in Kansas City this April. […]
Seaplane Safety Seminar slated
The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association is holding its annual Safety Seminar May 1-3 at Cragun’s Lodge on East Gull Lake (9Y2) in Brainerd, Minnesota. The seminar includes a variety of activities, ranging from social events, such as bonfires and a banquet with a guest speaker, to an update from various float manufacturers on new products. […]
Tardi takes top spot at US Flight Academy
The US Flight Academy in Denton, Texas, has hired Jim Tardi as vice president, director of training. Tardi, who holds ATP, multi and commercial single engine ratings, is also a CFII and MEI instructor. Most recently, he was director of training at the Air Safety Flight Academy in Glendale, Ariz. Prior to that, he worked […]
High school orders Elite trainer
T. Wingate Andrews High School in High Point, North Carolina, has finalized an order for the Elite RC-1 Advanced Aviation Training Device from Elite Simulation Solutions. Scheduled to be delivered in April, the trainer, configured with eight aircraft types, will be used by the Magnet to provide expose students to the fundamentals of flight, instrument […]
Free podcast for turbine pilots
CAVU Companies has launched “Pilot Points,” a weekly audio podcast that focuses on turbine aircraft and pilot issues. Each session, which is five to 10 minutes long, “discusses one important topic in a light and easy to follow format,” according to company officials. Podcasts can be listened to online through a PC or downloaded to […]