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Complacent pilot misses runway

April 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This April 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Cessna 210. Injuries: None. Location: Truckee, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial.

What reportedly happened: During the approach to the destination airport, the pilot obtained an airport condition report from airport personnel indicating that there was ice with a layer of snow blanketing the runway surface. The pilot aligned the airplane for landing and flared over what he thought was the normal touchdown point.

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A different kind of corporate aircraft

April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When you think corporate airplane, the image of Gulfstreams and Citation jets may come to mind. The folks at ComLine Pro have something else in mind: a 1969 Polish-built PZL.

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Trust but verify

April 2, 2012 by 5 Comments

I wonder if the insurance industry will accept a “driver’s license” medical should the AOPA/EAA petition for exemption of a 3rd class medical succeed. After all, just because the FAA says I don’t need a medical to operate a Cessna 172, an underwriter doesn’t have to insure me without one. It’s their money — but my butt — on the line.

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Changing lives, one rivet at a time

April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Interested in building an airplane, but just not sure if you can do it? Those who attended Sun ’n Fun last week found that they could hone their skills — and increase their confidence — at the Sun ’n Fun Workshops.

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Tip on how to make your comments be heard

April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Want to comment on the AOPA/EAA request for an exemption to the third class medical, but just not sure what to say? AOPA is offering some tips on how to make your comments most effective. Check it out here.

 

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Tecnam jumps on 912 iS bandwagon

April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

For aircraft delivered after July 2012, Tecnam will offer Rotax’s new 912 iS for all “Advanced Ultralights and Light Sport Aircraft” in its product line.

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Aviation Career Day slated at VNY

April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), together with the Van Nuys Airport Association (VNAA) and the Southern California Aviation Association (SCAA) are hosting an event focused on careers in Business Aviation April 11.

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New Bonanza G36 interior debuts

April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Hawker Beechcraft, which featured its entire Beechcraft product lineup at last week’s Sun ’n Fun, including Premier IA, King Air 350i, King Air 250, King Air C90GTx, and Baron G58, as well as a Bonanza G36 debuting the new interior package announced last fall.

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Terrafugia flies first production prototype

April 2, 2012 by 5 Comments

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – The first production prototype of Terrafugia‘s Transition flying car flew from Plattsburgh International on March 23. The aircraft has “also successfully conducted initial drive and conversion testing,” stated a company press release.

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First flight, last flight for pilot

April 2, 2012 by 5 Comments

This April 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Kolb Mark3X. Injuries: 1 Fatal Location: Charleston, S.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed.

What reportedly happened: The accident flight was the first flight for the airplane. A review of the pilot’s records revealed that he did not have any flight time in the accident airplane make and model, nor had he ever logged any flight time in a tailwheel-equipped airplane.

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