NASA researchers will drop a 45-foot-long helicopter fuselage from a height of about 30 feet to test improved seat belts and seats and advance experimental techniques and crashworthiness data. The test is slated for Wednesday, Aug. 28, at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. NASA is collaborating with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and […]
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FAA seeks to expand Piper fuel selector AD
AOPA is reporting that the FAA is proposing to add aircraft to an existing airworthiness directive that requires replacing the fuel selector valve cover on certain Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 airplanes.
Cessna 310 to ‘fly’ over GMU’s new park
A Cessna 310 will soon “fly” over the new aviation-themed park at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. “About two weeks ago, I got an email about a static display plane that was being auctioned off by The State of Georgia,” said Joe Frasher, airport director. “The bidding was ending within 48 hours and […]
NATA updates training to meet OSHA December deadline
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has recently revised its online NATA Safety 1st Hazardous Communications (HazCom) training program. In 2012, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) finalized rule changes aligning its HazCom Standard with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA has required that employers train their employees […]
Proposed AD could have devastating effect on GA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — From the 1940s to the 1970s, Max Karant was a senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) who tirelessly and fearlessly fought for the interests of GA. Even though he frequently was blunt and sometimes vicious in his discussions with — and about — the FAA, most people […]
EAA founder Paul Poberezny dies
The founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Paul Poberezny, passed away Aug. 22 at Evergreen Retirement Village in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, after a battle with cancer. He was 91. “We deeply appreciate all the support shown to Paul and Audrey over the past five months,” the Poberezny family said in a released statement. “As Paul […]
Memphis Airshow prepares for takeoff
MEMPHIS — Watch flyovers and demonstrations, explore static displays, and enjoy a carnival and go cart track at the 2013 Memphis Airshow presented by FedEx Express, Sept. 27–29 at the Millington Regional Jetport. In addition to the day shows on Sept. 28 and 29, this year’s Memphis Airshow will premier its first night performance on […]
Snap-On awards tools to General Aviation Awards Program winners
Snap-on Industrial bestowed tools and equipment to the four recipients of the 2013 General Aviation Awards Program, Aug. 1, at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture 2013, in Oshkosh, Wis. The General Aviation Awards Program annually recognizes aviation professionals in the fields of aviation maintenance, flight instruction, avionics and flight safety for their contributions to the […]
International Air & Space Hall of Fame names Class of 2013
SAN DIEGO — The International Air & Space Hall of Fame will induct the Class of 2013 in November, honoring a variety of air and space pioneers and events. Each honoree or event was selected for their qualitative achievements and historic contributions to aviation, space or aerospace innovation or expanding the public’s awareness. This year […]