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FAA reverses policy on counting homebuilt hours toward certificates
The FAA will soon reverse a policy that barred homebuilders from counting time spent building an aircraft toward a maintenance rating, such as Airframe and Powerplant certificates, according to a new report from the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Online courses for mechanics on aircraft records launches
The new courses cover a wide range of topics, including the importance of aircraft records, maintenance records and documentation, logbook entries, certificates of airworthiness, data approval, and more, according to officials with the non-profit Foundation for Business Aircraft Records Excellence.
New McCauley prop for King Airs certified
The new propeller offers King Air B300 owners additional payload, increased takeoff and climb performance, reduced noise in the cabin and cockpit, and greater time between overhauls, according to officials with Textron Aviation, McCauley’s parent company.
Rockin’ on the Runway
Talk about a win-win: Rockin’ on the Runway combines the fun and excitement of an air show with a very good cause: Raising raise funds for children and young adults with developmental disabilities who live at St. Mary’s Residential Training School in Boyce, Louisiana.
Cancer survivors take to the skies over Montana
Summit Aviation’s annual Cancer Survivor Flight Camp returns for its ninth year, taking off July 17, 2023, and lasting throughout the week. For five days, four campers will get to fly — and fly — a Diamond.
Common flight board for volunteer pilots in the works
Being a volunteer pilot is great, but sometimes it’s a hassle to see what flights are available — which means some flights don’t happen. To take care of this problem, the Air Care Alliance needs help to create a Common Flight Board that shows opportunities across the nation.
ASA offers free eBook with print FAR-AMT
“ASA’s FAR-AMT books are the standard regulatory reference for the industry,” company officials said, noting the reference book includes the “consolidated FAA regulations and procedures pertinent to aviation mechanics, maintenance operations, and repair shops.”
Veteran pilot dies in crash after failing to remove flight control lock
The pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check before takeoff.