TYLER, Texas — Premier Aerospace Services and Technology (PAST) has purchased Piper Plastic [Read more...]
Bad landing, bad news for student pilot
January 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Lebanon, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings. After the third landing he thought the airplane’s left main tire felt flat, [Read more...]
American Angel
January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Angels have been part of aviation myths since the early days of flight — so much so that two successful Hollywood movies, “A Guy Named Joe” and the 1989 remake “Always,” were centered on a pilot turned angel who comes to the rescue of fellow pilots. John and Patti Stahr from Eugene, Ore., enthusiastically embraced that angelic connection with their RV-8 “American Angel.”
Texas Tech researcher seeks help with NTSB survey
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A doctoral candidate at Texas Tech University is researching how general aviation accident reports released by the NTSB and the retelling of those events influence aviation safety.
NAFI begins search for new executive director
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The board of the National Association of Flight Instructors has begun the transition process in the wake of the resignation of Jason Blair as executive director.
Cessna Grand Caravan EX certified
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Cessna’s Grand Caravan EX has earned FAA Type Certification, company officials report, adding it has outperformed initial targets.
SunState Aviation Flight School opens new base at GIF
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SunState Aviation Flight School is expanding in Florida, adding a new base of operation in Winter Haven (GIF).
Business cards with your plane on them
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General aviation pilots now can have business cards with their airplane on it — or any airplane of their choice — thanks to Air Pix Aviation Photos.
Waco Flying Service expands
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WACO, Texas — When Waco Flying Service began operating as a one airplane, one instructor flight school in 2009, its two-man team had big dreams of improving the services provided to student pilots. They succeeded, and that success attracted investment and some big ideas.
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