The AEA petitioned the FAA to recognize the CAET certification as an acceptable means of compliance to the formal education option as listed in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 65.101(a)(5)(ii).
Pilots
Electric Fuel Transfer Pump for Vintage Aircraft Introduced
Alpha Aviation has introduced an FAA-PMA Electric Fuel Transfer Pump designed to replace original pumps in vintage Grumman and Piper aircraft.
Delayed Use of Carb Heat Leads to Accident That Seriously Injures Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Picture of the Day: A Blast From The Past
Marty Harris submitted this photo and note: “Flying down the corridor past Meigs Field in my Cessna 170 before they closed the airport in 2003.”
Looking for Loopholes? Your Engine Doesn’t Care About the Regs
Too often we might be inclined to find the exact term that’s missing. Some of us might interpret that to mean there is no rule that requires us to do the smart thing, the logical thing, the thing any sentient being with the will to survive knows is necessary. But we found a loophole: We don’t have to because the rule doesn’t say so. This is what is known in scientific and technological circles as dumb.
Sonex Shutters Doors
The decision to close the company doors “effective immediately” was “necessitated by a severe drop-off in sales and our bank’s unwillingness to carry-forward our debts given some unprofitable years,” according to owner Mark Schaible.
New Hangar in the Works at 7G8
The construction of the T-hangar at Geauga County Airport (7G8) in Middlefield, Ohio, addresses a demand for hangar space, as eight aircraft remain on the airport waiting list for hangar space, according to airport officials.
Sporty’s Unveils Cessna 172 Model
This year’s die-cast model honors a 1974 Cessna Skyhawk II named Gypsy, owned by the Hurtuk family. The aircraft was selected as the winner of Sporty’s nationwide “Shrink My Cessna” contest, which invited owners to submit photos and stories of their Skyhawks.
Overloading Of Landing Gear Bends Piper
Probable Cause: An overloading of the landing gear push/pull cable rod ends, which resulted in the landing gear being seized in an intermediate position during the subsequent landing.