John and Martha King, co-chairmen of King Schools, have updated the King Online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) to include a new lesson on scenario-based training (SBT).
Fatigue failure brings down Cessna
May 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
Aircraft: Cessna 421B. Injuries: 3 Uninjured. Location: Truckee, Calif. Aircraft Damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The airplane entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern high, and, in an effort to descend, the pilot extended the landing gear and deployed full flaps.
Santa Monica stumbles…again
May 29, 2013 by 14 Comments
Earlier this month the city council of Santa Monica, California, decided to strike a blow for economic parity by instituting landing fees at the airport. As a former city commissioner of a small city that owns an airport, I can say this about their decision: It’s short-sighted.
CAP Texas Wing still on duty in tornado-ravaged Oklahoma
May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dozens of personnel from Civil Air Patrol’s Texas Wing remain on duty in Moore, Okla., performing photo damage assessment of homes, public buildings and businesses more than a week after a twister ripped through the town of about 45,000 residents.
Pipistrel launches Pipistrel Academy
May 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
Pipistrel has launched the Pipistrel Academy, aimed at all future Pipistrel owners or flight school students wanting to earn their pilot license on a Pipistrel aircraft.
Sporty’s will award Van’s RV-12 for 2014 sweepstakes
May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sporty’s Sweepstakes airplane for 2014 is an all-new Van’s RV-12. This aircraft is the first factory-built airplane from Van’s, a leading designer of kit aircraft.
Breitling increases Reno Air Race sponsorship
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The National Championship Air Races has announced that its longtime sponsor, Breitling, has significantly increased its sponsorship over the next three years and will also be bringing the world famous Jetman to Reno this fall for a rare North American performance.
Museum cancels RC airshow, family days due to sequestration
May 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has cancelled the annual Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Show and the July and August Family Days as the impacts of sequestration continue.
West Star Aviation now offers interior services at CAE
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — West Star Aviation is now offering interior services at its Columbia, South Carolina, (CAE) location.
Pacer ground-loops
May 29, 2013 by 3 Comments
Aircraft: Piper Pacer. Injuries: None. Location: Yakima, Wash. Aircraft damage: Destroyed.
What reportedly happened: The pilot was returning to land when, upon touchdown, a gust of wind lifted his left wing.
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