DALLAS — ATP Flight School has purchased a majority ownership interest in Higher Power Aviation, marking ATP’s entry into the transport-category type rating business. Higher Power Aviation (HPA) is a DFW-based simulator training center offering initial type rating and recurrent training to airline, corporate, military, government and individual aircrew for all models of the Boeing […]
General Aviation
Low approach proves fatal
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Plainville, Conn. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was flying an approach to his home airport in daylight VFR conditions that terminated in a go-around. On the second approach, the airplane flew lower than normal. It hit a berm at the approach end of the runway, crashed and caught […]
Saving Ocean Ridge Airport
In the 1930s when Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney needed to raise money, they found themselves a barn, got the gang together and put on a show. These days fundraising is done online through crowdsourcing, where lots of people donate whatever they can. In Gualala, Calif., the owners of Ocean Ridge Airport (E55) have turned […]
Governor declares July ‘Aviation Appreciation Month’ in Kentucky
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has declared July 2014 “Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Kentucky, general aviation accounts for more than $1.7 billion in economic activity annually. To view the proclamation, click here.
San Diego utility gets FAA nod to test drones
The FAA recently granted San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) a Special Airworthiness Certificate for a small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), allowing the utility to research, test and train flight crews on the UAS in a sparsely populated airspace in Eastern San Diego County. SDG&E is the first utility in the nation to be granted […]
Garmin Pilot goes global
Garmin has launched worldwide coverage of the Garmin Pilot application for iPad and iPhone, which provides flight planning capabilities, weather information and navigation. Pilots also have access to expanded coverage of European charts in a single application, including geo-referenced FliteCharts and SafeTaxi airport diagrams. Additionally, new features such as FastFind and Smart Airspace offer pilots flight planning capabilities, quick […]
Avemco Oshkosh forums focus on safety tips
Avemco Insurance Company will present educational sessions before and during EAA’s AirVenture 2014. Mike Adams, Avemco’s Vice President of Underwriting, will present “Claim Proof Yourself (as best you can)”, geared specifically towards Cessna and Piper aircraft at the Cessna Pilot Organization and Piper Owner Society annual “Gateway to Oshkosh” convention at Stevens Point (STE) in Wisconsin […]
ASA releases 2015 Test Prep books
ASA’s 2015 Test Prep books for pilots and Test Guides for mechanics are available and shipping now. The 2015 Test Preps and Test Guides include five free online tests and the option for pilot applicants to receive their endorsement (test authorization). Test Preps for pilots include the Computer Testing Supplement with the same FAA legends, figures, and […]
Baron offers global weather data for avionics and apps
Baron, a weather technology company, offers an extensive list of global weather and domestic aviation products for integration into avionics and apps. The Baron Weather API was specifically designed for use by developers who want to include weather data into their products and services, according to company officials. Baron is recognized throughout the industry as […]