Cinematographer Injured By Fiberglass Model Used For Special
Effects
Ciaran Barry claimed he was injured when he was hit by an 800
pound fiberglass airplane model during a remake of the movie
"Flight of the Phoenix" in 2004 in Namibia, and Tuesday, an LA jury
agreed, awarding Barry $3.95 million in damages.
Member Describes Mentoring Next Generation’s Passion for
Aviation
Founded in August of 1953 by Robert L. Taylor, the Antique
Aircraft Association is the world’s oldest organization
specifically devoted to antique and classic aircraft. Yet as
airfield accessibility continues to diminish and the general
aviation community continues to grey, there is growing concern
among antique aircraft enthusiasts: how can we appeal to
youth in order to grow and support the next generation of
pilots?
Turner Explains the Statistics, Preventative Efforts Regarding Fuel
Incidents
Fuel exhaustion and fuel starvation are two of the most
preventable causal factors leading to incidents in the general
aviation community. Tom Turner, Manager of Technical Services for
the American Bonanza Society and leading instructor for
FlightSafety, Bonanza’s international pilot training program,
has dedicated a significant effort to understanding what factors
lead to this seemingly simple, but dangerous piloting mistake.
TRACE Engines, LP of Midland-Odessa, Texas received its
Production Certificate from FAA officials Tuesday to manufacturer
and support the FAA Certified TRACE 600-hp reciprocating aircraft
engine for world-wide GA use.
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