The House of Representatives voted Feb. 29, 2024, to extend the FAA’s funding authority, making it the third extension in recent months for the reauthorization bill.
Aircraft
ICON boosts A5’s gross weight, useful load
The ICON A5’s gross weight has been increased by 60 pounds, resulting in a new useful load of 490 pounds.
New digital altimeter/VSI combo introduced
Radiant Technology has introduced a new digital Altimeter + VSI Combo to its line of instrumentation for experimental and ultralight aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise fuel up
William Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “A Bonanza enjoying sunrise while waiting on fuel and its owner.”
Navy’s factory went small with the SA-1
Designed and manufactured at the Naval Aircraft Factory, the SA-1 was diminutive, simple, and open air, with small wheels complementing wooden landing skids.
Video shows damage to Air Force Museum following tornado
The tornado hit a restoration hangar and ramp area of the museum. Damaged aircraft visible in the raw footage include a Douglas A-26 Invader, a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, and a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star.
Bombardier launches apprenticeship program in collaboration with Kansas university
Upon successful completion of the state-registered A&P apprenticeship program — the first of its kind in the state of Kansas, according to company officials — students will have obtained their FAA A&P certification, as well as on-the-job training. Their job classification will transition from apprentice to full-time A&P technician at Bombardier, company officials explained.
Flight Gear collapsible sunshades debut
Crafted from UV-resistant materials, the sunshades serve as your aircraft’s shield against the sun’s harmful effects, according to Sporty’s officials.
Maintenance personnel fail to detect damaged aileron cable
Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the damaged aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and subsequent loss of airplane control.