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Lack of fuel, sun-glare contribute to fatal accident

March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This March 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: Beech K35 Bonanza. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Boulder City, Nev. Aircraft damage: Destroyed.

What reportedly happened: The 45-year-old private pilot, who had about 300 hours in the Bonanza, was on a cross-country flight to an airport that he had previously visited several times. He contacted airport personnel 15 miles short of his intended destination, stating that he was low on fuel and that he needed to land immediately.

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Say again?

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

I get no joy out of admitting this, and I certainly mean no disrespect by discussing it publicly, but almost every week I get at least one email that makes no sense to me at all. I feel bad about that, because the person who sent the message almost certainly had something specific in mind. It seems likely they intended to convey an idea that was of importance to them. But they only got half the job done. They sent the email, they just forgot to read it to make sure it actually said what they intended it to before hitting the send button.

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Why do you join a national organization?

March 21, 2012 by 1 Comment

All the way back to Charles Taylor, aircraft mechanics have worked on aircraft for low pay and little recognition, if any. Our satisfaction comes from working on complicated machines that are fast and sleek. Most of all they fly! We keep them that way. One of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association’s (PAMA) purpose in this is to be an advocate for the aircraft mechanic — often in ways that you do not see every day or produce immediate results.

So, you ask, what value is any organization to you?

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FAA avgas research funding ‘critical’

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Officials at general aviation’s alphabet groups have sent a letter to Congress emphasizing that the FAA is a critical participant in continuing research to develop an unleaded aviation fuel, according to a report at AOPA.org. The letter urges Congressional support for funding in the agency’s fiscal 2013 budget.

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AEA convention app released

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

For the first time, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) has an app available to assist convention attendees on the go, sponsored by EDMO Distributors.

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Quest to team with Northrop Grumman on special mission Kodiak

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Quest Aircraft Company, manufacturer of the Kokiak, will team with Northrop Grumman Corp. to develop the Air Claw special mission demonstrator based on the Kodiak airframe.

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Grime-Off general aviation cleaning products at Aircraft Spruce

March 21, 2012 by 1 Comment

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has introduced a new line of 100% biodegradable cleaning products  for general aviation aircraft.

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Air Zoo to offer spring break camps

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., is offering full- and half-day spring break camps for kids of all ages.

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Embry-Riddle offers summer programs for teens

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will hold summer camps focusing on aviation and aerospace topics this summer at its Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses. The Summer Programs run from June 3 to Aug. 9, with individual camps ranging in length from five days to 49 days.

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Documentary hits theaters

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The creators of the Emmy Award winning PBS hit “Red Tail Reborn” have released a new aviation documentary, “The Restorers-They Were All Volunteers,” which centers on airplane restorers and the World War II heroes known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. The documentary will appear in theaters in select cities throughout the Midwest.

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