TruVideo has expanded its AI-powered video intelligence engine into the aviation market. TruVideo AOG allows mechanics and pilots to submit videos for remote diagnosis, helping MROs reduce downtime, eliminate maintenance bottlenecks, and get aircraft back into the air faster.
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Air Tractor Releases Schedule for Maintenance Courses
The Maintenance Familiarization Courses are open to anyone seeking to enhance their technical knowledge and maintenance skills, company officials said, noting customers who recently purchased an Air Tractor aircraft are eligible to receive two training courses at no cost.
Study finds equipment failures continue driving GA fatal accidents
While causing a small fraction of GA accidents, equipment failures continue to be fatal for pilots, even while other causes have declined, according to a new study. Even more disturbing: Many of the engine failures happened well before TBO and in parts that aren’t checked during an annual inspection.
Ask Paul: What should I do with an engine that hasn’t been flown in years?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: I bought an airplane in the summer of 2022 and have not been able to pick it up yet due to a lot of work and a rusty pilot situation. I plan on picking up the aircraft, which has been sitting outside in New Hampshire, in May.
Post-maintenance peril
New research, which examined more than 20,000 GA accidents, shows a 33.8% higher risk in the first hour of flight following an inspection. Even after that critical first hour, the risk remains elevated for at least 31 hours, according to researchers.
Picture of the Day: Full house
William Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “Just another morning taking care of beautiful birds.”
Lights, camera, fly
While attaching a camera to your airplane can give you beautiful videos of your flying adventures, the videos are also useful for flight training, flight debriefing, maintenance, and more, according to Flight Flix officials.
Alpha Wingman launches workforce management platform and app
Once AOG technicians download the new app, they are linked to a dispatch center via a moving map displaying technician status (working, available, off-duty, etc.), explained officials with the company, which offers aircraft owners a variety of services, such as AOG, scheduled aircraft maintenance, parts, FBO services, and more.
Retired mechanics honored with master mechanic awards
The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named in honor of Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. Taylor served as the Wright brothers’ mechanic and is credited with designing and building the engine for their first successful aircraft. The award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior mechanics.