The summer release of “Disney’s Planes,” the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the popular 2006 film “Cars,” has the entire aviation community buzzing. Those attending AirVenture this year will have the opportunity to experience a Special Preview Screening at the Fly-In Theater on Friday night, Aug. 2, one week before the movie opens in theaters nationwide.
A Q&A with Lycoming’s top man
April 28, 2013 by 4 Comments
After Oshkosh, I sent an email to Michael Kraft, Lycoming’s senior vice president and general manager. Due to this busy travel schedule, he was just able to get his answers to me. To honor his request, I agreed to run this in a Q&A format.
Q: Is Lycoming working on or considering development of a diesel cycle piston aircraft engine?
Congress gives FAA flexibility
April 28, 2013 by 4 Comments
Officials at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association praised Congress for passing legislation that would give the FAA the flexibility to make more measured decisions about spending cuts, including staffing and contract towers. According to a story at AOPA.org, the legislation allows the Department of Transportation to move $253 million to the FAA’s operations account. The agency can then use the money to stop furloughs and potentially keep open many of the 149 air traffic control towers slated for closure.
Make your voice heard on new airmen certification standard
April 28, 2013 by 3 Comments
What will become of the Practical Test Standards? That’s the question officials at Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) are asking.
NTSB chair recognizes EAA efforts
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National Transportation Safety Board chairman Deborah Hersman recognized the Experimental Aircraft Association for its efforts to improve aviation safety and exceeding recommendations in regards to amateur-built aircraft safety. Read the full EAA report here.
New rules will spur innovation
April 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — During AERO, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President Pete Bunce praised EASA and the FAA for their efforts to put into place the CS-23/Part 23 Reorganization, which would regulate the safety of GA aircraft based on requirements based on the complexity and performance of the airplane, rather than on existing arbitrary divisions based on weight and propulsion.
The lighter segments of GA have suffered in terms of new product innovation as a result of overly prescriptive and rigid rules, he said.
King Schools releases free non-towered operations course
April 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
Pilots facing the closure of towers at familiar airports will now have some free help from King Schools.
SAFECON prepares for takeoff
April 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
SAFECON 2013, organized by The Ohio State University and the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA), is set to take off May 6 in Columbus, Ohio.
Poor fuel management by Piper pilots
April 28, 2013 by 4 Comments
Aircraft: Piper Tomahawk. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Manville, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The pilot, accompanied by his pilot-rated son, departed on a flight to practice instrument approaches at three different airports.
Now arriving…Spring
April 25, 2013 by 5 Comments
I was quite pleased that winter was not bad this year in north Georgia. There were a few spits of snow and several cool, rainy days, but all in all, winter was mild. That is…until March came.
Our peach trees began to bloom. Geese flew over by the dozens on their way north, and I decided that before long, those first seeds would be planted in the ground for the family garden, and warm, pleasant flying days would soon be upon us. Wrong.
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