The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has launched a new effort to help pilots stay healthy and keep their medical certificates, with the creation of the AOPA Medical Services Program. “AOPA members have access to some of the best online information available,” said AOPA President and CEO Craig Fuller, “from AOPA’s TurboMedical, which helps them […]
West Virginia governor boosts GA
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin is bullish on GA. That’s probably why he was invited to speak at the General Aviation Serves America Rally at the AOPA Aviation Summit earlier this month. Manchin, who has been a pilot and AOPA member for 41 years, told the crowd that he is a great example “that you […]
A proper burn out procedure
LETTER TO THE EDITOR I would like to comment on the spark plug “burn out” procedure discussed in Paul McBride’s Sept. 4 column, “Tips to reduce spark plug fouling.” Operating lean really troubles me. My mechanic son observed a Mooney do several aggressive burn outs and taxi back a couple of times. The last time […]
Husky donated to Kenya Wildlife Service
At the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit earlier this month, the Lindbergh Foundation revealed its efforts to facilitate the donation of a new 180-hp A1C Husky to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). For six years, aerobatic pilot Patty Wagstaff has helped the KWS pilots to become safer pilots, by teaching them aerobatic […]
Carter inks first licensing deal
Carter Aviation Technologies LLC of Wichita Falls, Texas, has completed negotiations with AAI Corp., an operating unit of Textron Systems, on an exclusive licensing agreement for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) using Carter’s Slowed Rotor/Compound (SR/C) Aircraft Technology — a combination of rotorcraft and fixed-wing aerodynamics. The 40-year exclusive agreement covers all UAS programs worldwide. “This […]
NOTAMs enter digital age
Digital information management is key to meeting NextGen’s safety and efficiency objectives, according to FAA officials, who report the agency is transitioning to digital flight operations information and the modernization of Notices to Airmen. Notices to Airmen, or NOTAMs, provide timely information about hazards and changes in aeronautical facilities, services and procedures in paper format. […]
Harrison Ford honored
DENVER – Harrison Ford piloted the skies of Denver this past weekend. However this time, it was not for a movie role, according to a story at 9News.com, which notes Ford received the “Spreading Wings” award from the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. The award recognizes Ford’s work in promoting aviation to […]
Airport safety course redesigned
Any driver who has ever tried to navigate in an unfamiliar city knows exactly how a pilot feels when landing at an airport for the first time. There can be plenty of challenges as you try to get from Point A to Point B. Not meeting the challenges can have deadly consequences. That’s why the […]
Mooney Echelon STC available only at Lycoming authorized service centers
Lycoming Authorized Service Centers have been appointed the sole installers for Lycoming’s newest Echelon Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), which covers the Mooney M20E, M20F and M20J. Mooney owners will be able to able to choose from among nearly 50 Authorized Service Centers to upgrade their engines to the more powerful, more efficient IO-390-A3A6, company officials […]