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May 27, 2011

Emergency EASA AD Grounds Falcon 7X Fleet

Agency Cites "Uncontrolled Pitch Trim Runaway" For The Action

The EASA has issued an emergency AD that grounds the Falcon 7X fleet worldwide due to a problem with pitch trim. The document states that "no person may operate an aircraft to which an AD applies.

ANN Special Feature: CFI Carol Jensen on a Safety Mindset - 05.27.11

Carol Jensen of the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association speaks on the topic, "Using Higher Order Pilot Skills to Reduce Fatal Accident Risks," from the Pilot Training and Reform Symposiu

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Transport Canada Validates G500H STC

Glass Cockpit Becomes Available For Eurocopters Registered In Canada

Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has validated the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of Garmin’s G500H glass cockpit in Eurocopter AS350B2, AS350B3 and/or EC130B4 helicopters.

Two Sessions Focusing On Helicopter Rules And Safety

the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) and HAI will be presenting two events at the Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, on June 9th.

NVG Allows Pilots To Identify Hot Spots Unseen By Eyes Alone

With operators from Australia to California already fighting fires at night, Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) plans to offer NVG firefighting training to meet the growing demand.

Mustang Gallops To The Aid Of Air Ambulance Operators On A Budget...

"What a cool concept," we thought, when we first spied the Cessna Mustang air ambulance adaptation accomplished by Cessna and Spectrum Aero-Med... in an industry that lives (and, sadly, dies) as a result of the speed with which an operator can work, the fact that an uncommonly cost-effective entry-level bizjet has been brought into the game is not only smart but offers aid to parts of the world that, in the past, simply couldn't afford the life-saving speed a bizjet offers.

NTSB Determines Probable Cause In Hawaii Helicopter Incident

No Injuries When Landing Skid Collapsed, Mechanic Cited As Partially At Fault

It was likely pretty surprising for the pilot and four passengers aboard an MD369E getting set for a sightseeing tour in Hawaii when the aircraft lurched left and the tail rotor contacted the ground.