WASHINGTON, D.C. — The University of Alaska’s unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test site is the second of six to become operational. The FAA has granted the University of Alaska Fairbanks a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) authorizing flights by an Aeryon Scout small UAS for animal surveys at its Pan-Pacific UAS Test Range Complex […]
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Solar-powered plane takes flight
Solar Flight revealed it has been test flying a new solar powered airplane called the Sunseeker Duo. The Duo is the first solar powered airplane with a passenger seat. The project is led by husband and wife Eric and Irena Raymond. The Duo is Solar Flight’s third solar powered airplane. The first flight was conducted […]
Airwolf at GMU now approved for VA flight training
Airwolf Aviation Services at the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in Greenville, S.C., is now an approved V.A. flight training school, making it the only one in South Carolina. “There were ones in Sumter and Charleston but they are no longer active,” stated Michele Rash, owner of Airwolf Aviation Services. “It has been a long road […]
UND orders additional Piper trainers
Piper Aircraft has taken orders for three twin-engine piston-powered Training Class Piper Seminole aircraft from the UND Aerospace Foundation, which provides training and aircraft for the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. The aircraft will be delivered later this year and join the Aviation Department’s training fleet of more than […]
Thunderstorm Avoidance seminar at KGSH cancelled
A Thunderstorm Avoidance seminar slated for May 10 at Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH) in Indiana has been cancelled.
New line of towbars from Picker Tugs and Towbars
Pilots pulling an airplane through wet grass, soft soil, mud or loose sand or gravel often struggle. In response, Arizona-based Picker Tugs and Towbars designed the HD Baby Bush B-series manual towbar. The new line of towbars features four 10-inch flat free turf tires making it easier to pull LSA up to Stearman over a variety of surfaces.
EASA certifies Raisbeck propellers for King Airs
Raisbeck Engineering’s Swept Blade Propellers for the King Air C90 series have been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “Our new Swept Blade Propellers were designed to the current standards of the FAA. This allowed for a quick and very smooth process when requesting the STC from EASA,” said Bill Lally, vice president […]
Latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing online
Now online, the May/June 2014 issue of FAA Safety Briefing is all about Airworthiness Certification and Standards. The issue looks at the hidden dangers of layering supplemental type certificates (STC), who to go to when your plane has an issue, and how to take care of an aging aircraft. In addition, you can learn more […]
Student crashes on straight-in approach
Aircraft: Cessna 152. Injuries: None. Location: San Antonio, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot planned to practice solo takeoffs and landings at a nearby tower-controlled airport. Her logbook revealed that this was her second solo flight and the first time she traveled to the nearby airport without a flight instructor on board. On the […]