WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill introduced in Congress May 6 requiring the FAA to set a date for implementing changes in Part 23 is only a part of major changes for certification of aircraft and aircraft products.
For the past 18 months, 180 people have been working on an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to arrive at recommendations with the goal, as stated by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, of “doubling safety and cutting certification costs in half.”
Academy Award winner Cliff Robertson was a talented actor and a skilled and accomplished aviator and no doubt both will be featured prominently in a planned documentary to honor him.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has established a new grant program for non-profit organizations doing charitable work through general aviation.
Grants of up to $10,000 [Read more...]
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received Type Certificate approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new twin-engine Piper Seneca V aircraft models for delivery beginning this year.
The international docuseries “The Aviators,” which can be seen weekly on most public television stations across the U.S., will add airline captain and professional musician Joe Ellis to the cast for Season 4 as one of the program’s hosts.
More than 120 Twin Commander owners, operators and factory and service center representatives went back to school recently to learn more about their Twin Commanders.
One of aviation’s greatest storylines comes to life during Swann Auction Galleries’ Autographs Sale on May 23.
On Nov. 10, 1921, Orville Wright sent a typed, signed letter to the publisher of Aviation and Aeronautical Engineering, in response to the controversy surrounding the Langley vs. Wright flight.
Aircraft: Cessna T210. Injuries: None. Location: Pueblo, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The pilot heard an unusual sound as he retracted the landing gear after takeoff and the amber gear warning light was illuminated.
I’ve heard it a lot — even made the same proclamation myself — “Flying in Alaska is different.” Okay, the truth: It’s not.
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