COPPELL, Texas — Stephen J. Grimes has joined Superior Air Parts as its new Quality Assurance Manager. Prior to joining Superior Air Parts, Grimes was internal consultant and trainer for SAFRAN USA. Before that, he was a Continuous Improvement/Lean Sigma specialist for SJG Consulting. Grimes has a BSc, Engineering from Liverpool University, U.K. He also holds […]
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Non-certificated pilot crashes 152
During a pleasure flight, the non-certificated pilot attempted twice to land the Cessna 152 at the airport in St. Ignatius, Mont. On the first attempt, he stated that the approach was too fast and too high, so he performed a go-around. On the accident landing, the 152 landed farther down the 2,610-foot runway than he […]
Picture of the day: Dreams of flight
Regular contributor Albert Dyer sent in several photos for our Year in Pictures special focus in the December issues. Among these was this photo of an open frame autogyro design being flown by Jack Fisher at Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ), 21 miles south of Chicago. He explains: “The autogyro was invented by Juan de la […]
Don’t fix what ain’t broke
Often, I hear from readers who wish to share insights and advice based on their perception of the state of the general aviation marketplace. Many of the suggestions they offer are good. They have merit. I suspect if implemented, they might actually work. Ideas are one thing. Gaining actual traction, though, that’s the rub. Fortunately, […]
Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 clears key Senate committee
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has passed S. 571, better known as the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, bringing third-class medical reform one step closer to reality. The committee passed the measure on an overwhelming bipartisan vote on Dec. 9. The bill will now go to the full Senate, where it has strong […]
Win a chance to fly a P-51 Mustang
Mercy Flight Southeast is raffling off a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime flight in P-51 Mustang. The charity is partnering with Stallion 51 in Kissimmee, Florida, for the fundraising effort.Mercy Flight Southeast’s network of 650 volunteer pilots provides free air transportation to life-saving medical appointments. While pilots donate their airplanes, fuel and flight hours to complete […]
Original Ghost Swamp nose art created by Disney artists
HONOLULU, Hawaii — The Pacific Aviation Museum reports a new collaboration with the artists of Walt Disney Animation Studios & Disneytoon Studios. To honor the World War II-era B17 Flying Fortress, “Swamp Ghost,” artists Mike Gabriel (director, “Pocahontas,” “The Rescuers Down Under” and the Oscar-nominated short, “Lorenzo”) and Klay Hall (director, Disneytoon Studios “Planes”) worked to […]
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2016 named
WETASKIWIN, Alberta – Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will induct four new members, and recognize a Belt of Orion recipient, at its 43rd annual gala dinner and ceremony, to be held June 9, 2016, at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, at Rockcliffe Airport in Ottawa. The new members are: Frederick James Carmichael, a northern […]
Breitling Jet Team releases 2016 American tour schedule
The Breitling Jet Team will extend its North American Tour into 2016. The aerobatic display team is made up of seven pilots flying L-39 C Albatros jets, at times reaching speeds of 565 mph and flying within just a few feet of each other. The team’s 2015 North American Tour took the team from coast to coast across […]