At SUN ‘n FUN 2022, Hector Porcella, the acting director general of the Dominican Civil Aviation Authority, told general aviation pilots that “the Dominican Republic is friendly for all pilots and all aircraft, including experimental aircraft. As of today, we are implementing new protocols to make procedures at Dominican airports the most affordable and hassle free of any airport in the Bahamas and Caribbean. We welcome you.”
Pilots
Aural Warning and Annunciation System approved for King Airs
The system gives voice warnings to pilots to avoid potential engine damage due to over-temp or over-torque conditions, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Watching the sunset
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “Trent Palmer in his Kitfox and me in my Carbon Cub watching the sunset.”
The economics of time
I would like to propose that the value of general aviation in these increasingly expensive times is more valuable than ever, but its value is best measured in terms that many of us rarely consider. I am referring to the economics of time.
Production stops on Sonaca 200
Company officials blame the COVID-19 pandemic for lackluster sales of the trainer, which sold “well below the break-even point.”
Washington teen wins Flying Musicians scholarship
The Flying Musicians Association has selected Jovencia (Jovie) Webbeking from Washington as the 15th scholarship recipient of its FMA Solo program. The scholarship takes a music student from zero time to solo.
My student kept saying they are getting closer
I look back and wish I had said something on the comms to make sure we stayed clear of each other, but in the moment I was concerned about getting down and the safety of my student.
Picture of the Day: The pilot’s daughter
Amanda Fairley submitted this photo and note: “Ellie Fairley, 4, gives her father, Dustin Fairley, a kiss after he landed his Champ.”
Protecting the exhaust valves on aircraft
With all the news about the development of unleaded avgas, some pilots may be concerned about the potential of exhaust valve recession when unleaded fuels are used in their aircraft engines.