Mid-Continent Instruments has appointed Mark W. Smith as Quality Assurance Manager.
Boeing employees provide insider look at aviation innovation
February 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A video series that debuts today will provide viewers with an insider’s look at how inspiration has led to technology breakthroughs in aerospace. In the series, Boeing employees will tell their stories of the innovations that are redefining the global aerospace industry.
Management changes at AOPA
February 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has promoted Heidi Williams to Vice President, Air Traffic Services and Modernization. Craig Spence, Vice President of Operations and International Affairs, will continue to lead AOPA’s security advocacy efforts and will take on greater responsibilities related to international activities.
Gear collapses on landing
February 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This February 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: Aurora, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: Shortly after takeoff when the pilot attempted to retract the landing gear, it did not retract. The pilot verified the position of the landing gear by looking out of the window and noted that the wheels appeared to be in the down-and-locked position. [Read more...]
Sporty’s and Frasca partner to improve flight training
February 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sporty’s and Frasca International, Inc. have partnered to develop and market an integrated training program and other products that use Sporty’s training expertise and Frasca’s simulation expertise. The partnership will work to create training materials, course content, and programs for flight students to use with Frasca simulators, according to company officials.
Spatial disorientation kills two
February 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This February 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: Piper Malibu. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Belleville, Illinois. Aircraft damage: Destroyed.
What reportedly happened: The pilot had flown to an airport to receive training in the Malibu. According to the CFI who administered the training, a significant portion of the training time was spent on operation of the Garmin GPS installed in the airplane. [Read more...]
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