ASA has released the seventh edition of “Guide to the Flight Review” by Jackie Spanitz, based on the Oral Exam Guide series by Michael Hayes. Guide to the Flight Review delivers information in a question and answer format, providing a study and preparation tool for students, pilots, and instructors alike, according to ASA officials. Flight […]
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FlightSafety expands Cessna training
FlightSafety International has expanded the training it offers for Cessna aircraft at its Learning Centers in Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; and Wichita, Kansas. “We are pleased to now offer training for the full line of Citation XL series aircraft in Orlando, and to add simulators for the Citation CJ2+ in San Antonio, and the […]
AOPA Insurance Services celebrates 20 years
AOPA Insurance Services (AOPAIS) marks its 20th anniversary this month. “I am delighted to congratulate our colleagues at AOPA Insurance Services on this noteworthy anniversary,” said Craig Fuller, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) president and CEO. “AOPA Insurance Services perfectly represents AOPA’s core principles through great service for our members with the goal of […]
Failure to use checklist bends airplane
Aircraft: American Champion Super Decathalon. Injuries: None. Location: Leesburg, Va. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot went through the normal pre-flight inspection, then attempted to start the engine. He told investigators that he set the mixture full on rich, fuel pump turned on for about three seconds, then off, mixture full off, put the throttle full […]
A most extraordinary place to live
By LARRY GRIGGERS Nestled under the airspace of the busiest airport in the world, Mallards Landing is home to about 150 property owners who love living in this aviation-centric community located in Henry County just south of Atlanta. The airport, identified is GA04, features a 4,500-foot grass runway, pilot controlled lighting, and a nice comfortable […]
1,000 Eagle Flights in first year
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s year-old Eagle Flights program, which provides one-on-one flight experiences for adults interested in becoming a pilot, marked its 1,000th flight on Aug. 10 in Hickory, North Carolina. Bradley Bormuth of Hickory’s EAA Chapter 731, took Joshua Austin for a flight in a Cessna 172. Eagle Flights, launched at AirVenture in July 2012, […]
Doolittle Raiders’ final toast ceremony to take place at Air Force museum
DAYTON, Ohio — The U.S. Air Force will host the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’ final toast to their fallen comrades during an invitation-only ceremony on Nov. 9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. On April 18, 1942, 80 men they took off from an aircraft carrier on a top secret mission to […]
RANS S-20 Raven passes load testing
RANS’ Randy Schlitter reports that the company’s new S-20 Raven has passed a battery of static load tests and the final version of the airframe is entering full production. Testing of the fuselage included vertical and horizontal stabilizer, rudder and elevator, control system, and landing gear. The fuselage proved to be more than adequate, passing all testing […]
FAA extends Lockheed Martin’s AFSS contract
The FAA has extended Lockheed Martin’s work providing flight planning and safety support to pilots under the Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS) contract. The contract option period begins Oct. 1 with a total value of $221 million over two years. Lockheed Martin has held the contract since 2005. Pilots are now able to file and […]