Now available is the latest edition of The Air Traffic Control Career Prep by Dr. Patrick R. Mattson. The guide introduces readers to the aviation industry, the FAA’s role, and what they can expect as they pursue a career as an air traffic controller. Also included is general information on opportunities, working conditions and benefits, […]
General Aviation
Emergency landing goes badly
Aircraft: Glasair III. Injuries: None. Location: Darby, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, approximately two hours into a VFR cross-country flight, he noted indications of excessive cylinder head and exhaust gas temperatures. He attempted to correct the issue by enrichening the mixture, which resulted in a higher fuel burn than he had planned, […]
FAA opens dialogue on sleep apnea
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Officials at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) say they welcome a step taken by the FAA to open a dialogue with the aviation industry about the agency’s pilot-screening proposal for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The FAA recently circulated draft revisions of its proposal as a mechanism to engage industry stakeholders on the […]
Seeker America acquires Seabird Aviation
ALBUQUERQUE — Seeker America, a subsidiary of the global aviation company CSI Aviation, has acquired the Australian airplane manufacturer, Seabird Aviation. For now, manufacturing operations will continue in Australia, but Seeker eventually plans to move those assets to North America, according to company officials. “We’ve had a long relationship with Seabird,” said William Collins, the […]
Production begins on documentary of first women’s cross-country race
Production has begun on “Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women’s Cross-Country Air Race.” This feature length documentary from Hemlock Films is about the women who continue to race across the United States, following in the footsteps of the women pilots who raced in 1929. The documentary will follow a team of two women […]
Youngest-ever female member of U.S. Aerobatic Team to make her Reno debut
RENO, Nev. – One of the world’s top female pilots will be gracing the northern Nevada skies for the first time at this year’s National Championship Air Races Sept. 10-14. Melissa Pemberton, a world-renowned aerobat and the youngest-ever female member of the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Team, will bring her Edge540 aircraft to the Reno-Stead […]
Women Soar helps high school girls discover aviation
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — EAA’s Women Soar You Soar program, which allows 100 high school-age girls discover more about aviation and all its possibilities from aviators, engineers and leaders during EAA AirVenture OshkoshT, is scheduled for July 28-31 and now open for registration. The Women Soar You Soar program is welcoming both enrollees, […]
Sandel introduces all-digital AHRS
Sandel Avionics, a manufacturer of retrofit avionics, has introduced its first all-digital AHRS, the SG102/D, which is identical to the SG102 (MOD2) without the analog interfaces. The Sandel SG102/D is lighter in weight, and initializes in one minute, which is three times faster than the original SG102, according to company officials. It also comes with […]
Sennheiser Aviation reorganizes
OLD LYME, Conn. – Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser has centralized its aviation-related sales force within the Sennheiser Group to create a single, global sales team. The announcement coincides with new appointments to the Sennheiser Aviation management team, as well as the creation of a Center of Excellence at Sennheiser’s German subsidiary, Sennheiser Vertrieb und Service […]