ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Avfuel Corporation is rolling out a 2 million AVTRIP Point Giveaway in preparation for National Business Aviation Association’s 2015 Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, slated for Nov. 17-19 in Las Vegas. Each FBO that offers the points and co-exhibits with Avfuel in booth C8816 at NBAA 2015 is participating in the giveaway. These FBOs […]
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10 ways an iPad in the cockpit can get you into trouble
It’s often standing room only at the educational forums offered during SUN ‘n FUN and AirVenture, but there’s one that stood out at both shows: Gary Reeves’ forum on “10 Ways Using Your iPad Can Cause FAA Violations and Accidents.” “With so many pilots now using Apple iPads for navigation and weather information, FAA violations […]
Ninety-Nines award recipients named
The Ninety-Nines has revealed the names of its 2015 award recipients, including Pat McCollum, who received the President’s Award. McCollum began contributing to The Ninety-Nines the day after she got her pilot’s license in 1998. She is skilled in graphic design, trade show management, advertising and corporate communications. When her section was assigned to host […]
Threats to the growth of the drone industry
Cyber-attacks, reckless pilots and privacy breaches are fundamental threats to the drone industry, warns a new report published by Lloyd’s, the specialist insurance and reinsurance market.Global expenditures on remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) — also known as drones and unmanned aerial systems — is expected to double to $91 billion in the next 10 years, according to the […]
Precision Measurement Instrument Certification Course launched
Snap-on has joined forces with the L.S. Starrett Company to create the newest addition to Snap-on’s series of technical education certification courses — Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI). The goal of the course is to provide students and technicians with an understanding of the fundamentals of precision measurement instruments. The course contains six modules, a combined total of […]
Do you have an aviation innovation story?
We need your help. Beyond the iPad and its associated apps that have changed flying, what are some other innovations that make your flying safer, easier or more enjoyable? It could be something big, like the aileron or something small like a home-brewed method for collecting oil from an engine. Send it in using the form below, or email […]
Aviation leaders meet to develop training standards for maintenance technicians
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Aug. 19, a group of aerospace and aviation experts launched an effort to create global training standards for aviation maintenance technicians and other industry workers. This is the first new committee launched this year by ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards development organizations. Called Committee F46 on Aerospace Personnel, the […]
Pan Am International Flight Academy approved for ATP-CTP training
MIAMI — Pan Am International Flight Academy has been approved by the FAA to conduct the Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP), a new training requirement for pilots wishing to qualify for the FAA Airline Transport Pilot exam. The six-day program consists of 30 hours of academic training including: Aerodynamics, Meteorology, Air Carrier Operations, Leadership, CRM […]
Celebrate freedom — go fly
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Too many people look at aviation today within a narrow scope, while it is actually an amazing expression of our freedom, according to Jack Pelton, chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Pelton commented for the annual observance of National Aviation Day, which is held each Aug. 19 to […]