LoPresti Aviation has received FAA STC approval for its BoomBeam HID lights on the Citation 560. “Every Citation pilot knows that Citation flights are measured in ‘Bulbs per Hour’, with one of six lights burning out with high-cost frequency,” said Curt LoPresti, CEO. “Safety is aviation’s number one agenda. We know that the addition of […]
FAR and AIM flashcards updated
ASA’s flashcard study aids have been given a content and format makeover with the latest regulatory changes and a new size. Flashcards are a great way to keep skills sharp and help pilots prepare for that important test, checkride, or interview, ASA officials note. The Flashcards Study Guides from ASA provide regulatory questions with detailed […]
Free Sport Pilot addendum available for ASA’s “The Complete Private Pilot”
Bob Gardner has created a Sport Pilot Addendum for his “The Complete Private Pilot” textbook and syllabus. These free downloads provide the information needed for flight schools, instructors, and students to follow the Private Pilot course they’re familiar with, modified to meet the Sport Pilot requirements, ASA officials said. This approach also means flight schools […]
Improper trim installation leads to accident
The incorrect wire labeling, resulting in the trim controls operating in the opposite direction of the pilot’s input.
The beginning of the end to TFRs?
The recent TFR over Martha’s Vineyard for President Barack Obama’s vacation created a gateway airport system that allowed GA pilots to operate within the 30-nm ring and the inner 10-nm-radius no-fly zone, according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Pilots had to request a waiver online from the FAA at least 72 hours in […]
Textron spends $880,000 on lobbying
Textron Inc., parent company of Cessna Aircraft and Lycoming Engines, spent $880,000 lobbying in the second quarter, according to an Associated Press story at Forbes.com. That compares to $1 million during the same time period last year and $2.1 million in the first quarter, according to the story, which notes that company officials lobbied lawmakers […]
What do I need to know about a fuel tank on my airpark property?
Q: There’s a fuel tank in the ground on the airpark property I am interested in buying. The seller hasn’t had fuel delivered in a number of years, but says the tank is sound and there’s no reason it can’t be filled by a local distributor of avgas or auto fuel. What are the rules […]
What’s age got to do with it?
Are older pilots prone to accidents? That’s a question posed in the Fort Lauderdale’s Sun-Sentinel newspaper, following the crash of a 78-year-old pilot. The story notes that: “Since 2003, there have been seven accidents in South Florida involving aviators ages 66 to 80. In the same period overall, there have been about 130 accidents, the […]
The future of aviation’s workforce
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has released a report on strategies to strengthen the current and future aerospace workforce. Based on AIAA’s May 2009 “Inside Aerospace Forum” for aviation and space leaders from around the world, the report notes the issues posed by an aging workforce, and sets out strategies to retain […]