Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., a national provider of air medical services, is introducing a fixed-wing program in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with plans to open a new base there early next month. The service is being launched to augment the company’s current rotor-wing operation in Idaho Falls based at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC). Both programs […]
“Six questions for Michael Chertoff”
A new aviation organization called Stop LASP has posed “Six questions for Michael Chertoff” concerning Homeland Security’s proposed restrictions on general aviation aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds. The group points out that ground vehicles are far more likely to be used by terrorist operations than are aircraft, yet no similar restrictions are proposed for […]
Fatal Remos GX crash at Sport Aviation Expo
The final day of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo at Sebring was marred by a fatal accident when a REMOS GX aircraft crashed, according to a news release from David Gustafson. “On Sunday, January 25th, at 7:35 a.m. EDT, a REMOS GX seemed to lose control right after takeoff and impacted the ground,” Gustafson wrote. […]
LaHood Confirmed As DOT Secretary
Former Rep. Ray Lahood, R-Ill., has been confirmed as Department of Transportation Secretary by the Senate. Because LaHood’s new job will include dealing out huge sums of taxpayers’ money in support of President Obama’s proposed stimulus plan, LaHood – whose confirmation came through Jan. 22 – already is being lobbied by many, if not all, […]
Tomahawk ends up in reservoir
The pilot’s failure to obtain and maintain an airspeed above stall after takeoff and his failure to correctly understand the procedure to use for a soft field takeoff.
Aging helicopter fleets get boost
Ranger Rotorcraft Group, Inc. and its largest subsidiary, Texas Aviation Services, Inc., are increasing their scope of MRO services for aging helicopter fleets. Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul is a critical part of the company’s business model, since the fleet of aging helicopters is enormous and steadily growing, according to officials at the company, which is […]
Indiana seaplane pilots fight for lake access
The Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association (ISPA) has issued a call to action in support of a proposal to increase public access to Indiana lakes for seaplanes. “After ten years of a pilot program designed to show the feasibility and compatibility of opening more Indiana lakes to seaplane traffic, the Indiana Departments of Natural Resources (INDNR) […]
Gobosh introduces 700X
Gobosh Aviation introduced the new Gobosh 700X at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. The 700X is a Dynon-equipped version of the Gobosh 700S, an all-metal Light Sport Aircraft. “The 700S was introduced with conventional instrumentation at AirVenture 2007,” stated Tim Baldwin, president of Gobosh Aviation. “Since then, a number of sport pilots […]
Sporty’s Fly-In set for May 16
Sporty’s Sweepstakes airplane, a new Cessna Skyhawk with Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology, will be awarded May 16 during Sporty’s Annual Fly-In. “We decided to incorporate our sweepstakes drawing into our fly-in to share with our customers the excitement of awarding a brand-new airplane,” said Sporty’s President Michael Wolf. “Of course, you don’t have to be […]