The FAA has updated its conditions for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington, D.C., to clarify differences for various types of unmanned aircraft, also known as remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). The operating procedures will allow model aircraft, commercial and public users to operate in the outer ring of […]
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EPS diesel engine logs 100+ hours
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Engineered Propulsion Systems reports it is making steady progress in its push toward FAA certification. The company, which completed ground and flight tests on two concept engines last spring, has incorporated a number of refinements in the first pre-production engine, which recently passed the 100-hour mark in ground tests. During the first […]
Certified: Raisbeck swept blade propellers for King Air 350s
Raisbeck Engineering has received FAA certification of its 4-Blade Swept Propellers for the King Air 350 family. The first deliveries are going to Raisbeck dealer Stevens Aviation in Dayton, Ohio, for an Indianapolis-based 350. The second is headed to Elliott Aviation in Des Moines, Iowa, also for a 350. Both aircrafts’ OEM propellers were up for overhaul. The […]
School accredited for avionics, drone programs
CINCINNATI — Flamingo Air’s Airline Ground Schools has been awarded accreditation for its Avionics and Drone Maintenance and Operations programs. The accreditation is given by ASTM International and the National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT). Airline Ground Schools has applied its program of distance learning combined with traditional classroom training to its avionics courses, […]
Combined Commercial and CFI syllabus available as free download
ASA‘s new Combined Commercial and Flight Instructor Syllabus is now available as a free download. The syllabus covers all necessary flight proficiency skills a pilot needs to meet the requirements for an initial commercial pilot certificate and an initial flight instructor certificate, with an airplane category and single-engine land class rating. Author Arlynn McMahon developed […]
Fuel starvation leads to forced landing
The pilot stated that, before the flight, he conducted a preflight inspection but that he did not verify the fuel level in each fuel tank of the Beech A45. During the initial climb, the engine lost power, and he then performed a 180° turn toward a field adjacent to the runway in Hollister, Calif. About […]
Picture of the day: Like father, like daughter
Jim Pantas sent in this photo, explaining: “I recently flew up to where my daughter, Nicole, was taking her checkride to give her moral support. This is a picture of the plane she took her checkride in and mine glistening in the sun right after she became a pilot.”
Video Tip: Find something unique to attract airshow crowds
Don & Nicole Gutridge from Oakdale, California offer this tip for creating a great airshow: Find something unique to offer for entertainment and/or education.The Oakdale Airport O27 Open House, held in October, found this jaw-dropping performance to showcase. You can view our 2015 Oakdale Flying Display with Greg Milosevich here: Something memorable or safety related […]
Mooney rolls out redesigned Acclaim
KERRVILLE, Texas — Mooney International Corp. recently unveiled the latest generation of its M20, which has been designated the M20V Acclaim Ultra. The Acclaim Ultra features detail improvements to the overall fuselage, including a first-ever pilot door and composite-wrapped cabin, a clean-sheet interior design, and instrument panel enhancements. “Our customers love the performance and handling characteristics […]