WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA today published a Federal Register notice on its interpretation of the special rules for model aircraft, in response to recent incidents involving the reckless use of unmanned model aircraft near airports and involving large crowds of people, according to officials with the agency. Compliance with these rules for model aircraft […]
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Terrafugia begins two-person testing for flying car
May saw a major milestone for Terrafugia’s Transition development program: Two person flights. The Terrafugia test team has been putting the second generation Transition prototype, affectionately referred to as “D2” through its paces for about two years, alternating flight and drive testing and building confidence with the vehicle. Throughout that process, flights were conducted by […]
Snap-On introduces cordless tool kit
Snap-on Industrial has introduced the 18 Volt Ni-Cad Master Cordless Tool Kit, a cordless system that drives, drills, cuts, greases and lights — all powered by a single battery and a single charger. The kit includes:• Drill Driver (CDR6850DB)• Impact Wrench (CT6850DB)• Reciprocating Saw (CTRS6850DB)• […]
Rosen debuts Lancair Evolution system
Rosen Sunvisor Systems has introduced the ARC Sunvisor Assembly for Lancair Evolution aircraft. Based on Rosen’s ARC sunvisor design, the sunvisor system provides Lancair Evolution aircraft owners flexible, multi-axis sun attenuation, stowage, glare reduction and pilot comfort during standard cockpit flight operations, according to company officials. The ARC sunvisor system is designed to mount onto the Evolution […]
Latest edition of Instrument Procedures Handbook released
The latest edition of the Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8083-16) is now available from ASA in print and eBook formats. This handbook supersedes the previous edition (FAA-H-8261-1A), which was last updated in 2007. Designed as a technical reference for all pilots who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the national airspace system, the Instrument Procedures […]
CTI Professional Flight Training selects Diamond Aircraft
CTI Professional Flight Training has selected the Diamond DA20-C1 (pictured above) as its primary trainer and the Austro Engine-powered DA42 (pictured below) as its complex, multi-engine trainer. Diamond Regional Distribution Centre Premier Aircraft Sales of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, negotiated the agreement, which includes training, support and acquisition of a fleet of 22 aircraft plus 10 options […]
Poor go-around for Cessna 177
Aircraft: Cessna 177. Injuries: None. Location: West Milford, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane bounced during the landing. He added power in an attempt to recover, then decided to perform a go-around. He performed the go-around checklist, but inadvertently retracted the flaps to the zero degree, or “UP” position, instead of […]
‘Significant progress’ made on NextGen in last year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It has been one year since FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker took over as Chief NextGen Officer. In his first report to Congress early in June, he noted that “significant progress” has been made. That optimism is not totally shared by others, however, most of whom have questions about equipment requirements and […]
Report: Air traffic controller staffing should consider fatigue
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report notes the FAA’s models for determining air traffic controller staffing needs are suitable for developing initial estimates of the number of controllers required at terminal areas and airport towers, but the models used to staff the centers that control air traffic between airports can be improved. The congressionally mandated […]