Rotax has issued a Mandatory Alert Service Bulletin for owners and operators of certain Rotax 912- and 914-series aircraft engines, including certified and uncertified units. According to a report at EAA.org, the ASB requires affected engines be checked for cracks in the crankshaft before further flight is permitted, or by Jan. 1, 2012.
FAA updates CFI renewal clinic guidelines
Three little words are creating a buzz in the aviation safety industry: angle of attack, according to a report at AOPA.org. The FAA recently updated its advisory circular that lays the framework for flight instructor refresher clinics (FIRCs), adding angle of attack to one of the 10 core topics that must be covered in FIRCs. […]
‘GA Appreciation Month’ proclaimed in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has declared the month of November “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The Commonwealth of Massachusetts becomes the 34th state to recognize the importance of general aviation. General aviation activities at Massachusetts’ 39 airports generate $3.8 billion annually in economic activity and support roughly 28,000 jobs. “With 39 publicly-owned airports and more than […]
Team approach to flight training
John Post, 21, a CFI at Independence Aviation at Centennial Airport (APA) near Denver, has become one of the country’s youngest airline pilots, joining American Eagle Airlines in Dallas. Post, who won his spot with the airline just a year after earning his CFII, credits his success to Independence Aviation’s total immersion team approach to […]
70-100 Anniversary slated
A hero of the Dec. 7, 1941, Ewa Field battle will be attending the 70-100 Anniversary Ceremony at Kalaeloa Airport, the former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, on Dec. 10. The event combines the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Ewa Field with the 100th anniversary of US Marine Corps aviation. MAG-21 […]
Jet Systems at HPN rebrands
As part of an overall rebranding effort, Jet Systems at Westchester County Airport (HPN), formerly Avitat Westchester, has selected Avfuel Corporation as its fuel supplier. “A rebranding effort can be challenging,” said President and CEO Michael Dolphin. “Yet we’re coming along well. Avfuel has a strong brand and wonderful people and will be an asset […]
Auction for Angels slated
The Aviation Club at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, Wash., is hosting an Auction for Angels to raise money for Angel Flight West, a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that arranges free, non-emergency air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs. The network of 1,900 pilots throughout the 14 western […]
Sierra/Garmin G501SP glass panel retrofit receives STC
Marking the completion of the Sierra/Garmin Citation I “glass panel” retrofit program, the FAA has approved Sierra Industries’ Supplemental Type Certificate, which allows the installation of the three-screen digital flight deck suite in all Cessna Citation 501 model aircraft, utilizing the same displays as the well-known Garmin G1000 system. The G501SP flight deck includes individual […]
Glendale Aero Services opens at GEU
Executive Aircraft Maintenance (EAM) of Scottsdale, Ariz., has opened Glendale Aero Services, a full service FBO at the Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU). In addition to maintenance and fuel, the FBO offers a full array of customer services including concierge services rental cars, crew car, catering, pilot/flight planning lounge and aircraft storage. Future plans include construction […]