A federal judge in Tampa, Fla., has ordered the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration not to fly its Gulfstream jet into hurricanes until negotiations with union meteorologists are finished. The recently issued order does not prevent research and forecasting flights around hurricanes in the jet, which the agency has flown since 1996 to measure conditions […]
Richard I Bong WWII Heritage Center
The Richard I. Bong World War II Heritage Center in Superior, Wis., has slated its fourth annual heritage festival for Aug. 5-6. World War II re-enactors, special activities for kids and a spotlight on the experiences of veterans who were captured during the war will be part of the event. 715-392-7151
Cessna
Cessna has joined the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA), which represents the Light Sport Aircraft industry. The giant manufacturer is expect to unveil its entry into the LSA market at this month’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. LAMA has 96 members.
Superior Air Parts
Superior Air Parts has extended the warranties on all of its products including standard cast Millennium Cylinders and all piece-parts to a full two years. Investment cast Millennium Cylinders will now be covered by a three-year warranty. The parts are manufactured by Superior’s parent company, Thielert AG, in Germany. The warranty coverage is retroactive to […]
Pilot Journey
Pilot Journey, a website that serves as a clearinghouse for flight training schools and tools, has added a Sport Pilot site. It features information for people interested in learning about Sport Pilot for the first time or current pilots transitioning to Sport Pilot. A list of Sport Pilot schools also is being added to the […]
America’s Astronauts
America’s astronauts are making sure future generations have the opportunity to reach for the stars by awarding 18 college students $10,000 scholarships through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. The idea is to encourage the study of science and engineering. Since its creation in 1985, the foundation has awarded more than $2.3 million in scholarships to some […]
The Helicopter Assn Intl
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) First Responder Program database is now online at Rotor.com. Helicopter pilots are encouraged to sign up so that when emergency situations arise, flight and ground crews can be mobilized quickly. While Hurricane Katrina proved that helicopters save lives, it also highlighted the shortcomings in emergency response coordination, HAI officials note. […]
Again, NY legislators push for background checks.
Alphabet groups are fighting another attempt to require background checks for anyone seeking flight training. The New York State Senate recently passed House Bill A02122, which was first proposed in January 2005. The bill is similar to one proposed in late 2003, which was rejected because federal law supersedes it. “The federal law does not […]
The Buzzzzzzz
“There’s a lot of rhetoric about what user fees do or don’t do. In the absence of real information, people will believe anything.” — Ruth Marlin, executive vice president, National Air Traffic Controllers Association “We have reached a crossroads in general aviation and our future is unsure.” — Pete Trabucco, pilot and GA activist “We […]