Stanton is taking over the duties of David Hipschman, who is retiring after 11 years.
Aviation News
Stressed pilot panics when plane begins rolling forward
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted engine start.
Picture of the Day: When you can’t fly…
“Lisa has been dealing with the after-effects of breast cancer since surgery,” Terk explains. “While she’s cancer free…again…we’ve had a bit of down time as a residual of the chemo. During one of our regular Scrabble games, Lisa proposed an aviation challenge game. Any word, phrase, acronym that we both agreed on was game.”
Follow the leader
As Zenith Aircraft celebrates its 30th birthday, it’s a good time to look at what factors make the company a leader in light aircraft.
Your perfect aircraft
If you had the chance to design your perfect aircraft, what would it look like? See what kids around the world dreamed up as their perfect flying machine.
Comp Air debuts six-seater
“With a fully carbon composite construction, the CA6.2 provides an aerodynamic airframe large enough to comfortably seat six adults, plus baggage,” company officials said.
Marshall University maintenance program gets FAA nod
Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has been certified by the FAA. Based at Huntington Tri-State Airport (KHTS) in West Virginia, the new program is the first of its kind in the region, according to university officials.
Pilot crashes into yard after running out of fuel
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Let’s get in the air
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “Sunrise at Northbound Seaplane Base in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. A beautiful summer morning for a flight!”