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November 16, 2012

Jeppesen Flitedeck Pro For iPad Earns Industry-First Evaluation Report With EASA

'No Technical Objections' Seen For EFB Implementation

After an extensive cooperative engagement, Jeppesen has successfully passed an EASA Operations Evaluation Board (OEB) review, clearing a major hurdle toward European airline use of Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro and Jeppesen Mobile TC Pro applications for iPad/iOS. This evaluation report is the first that EASA has ever granted for mobile electronic flight bag (EFB) with navigation charting.

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FAA Certified Part 141 Public Flight School Opens In Upstate SC

Accreditation Culminates Five Years Of Aviation Education

The FAA has granted Part 141 certification to Airwold Aviation Services, making it the only public Part 141 certified flight school in the Upstate. The school has locations at the Greenville Downtown and Spartanburg Downtown Airports. “The accreditation recognizes the excellence of Airwolf’s training program and the quality of graduates they produce” said Adam Lockamy, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor of the school.

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Tower Builder Sued In Connection With 2011 Accident

Pilot's Family Said Structure Was Purposely Designed To Avoid FAA Visibility Requirements

Ag pilot Stephen Allen was fatally injured in January, 2011, after his airplane struck a 198-foot-tall meteorological tower that, according to the NTSB's probable cause report, he likely did not see. His family has filed suit against the tower's builders, saying it was purposely designed to avoid FAA visibility requirements.

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Wolf Aviation Fund Grant Proposals Due December 15

Foundation Seeks Applications For Funding For Projects And Programs In Seven Program Areas

Each year the Wolf Aviation Fund provides grants for a number of individuals and organizations doing great work in general aviation. To date more than 330 awards have been given, providing worthy applicants the funding and recognition that is so vital for folks working on new ideas.

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FAA InFO Bulletin Addresses International Flight Plan Changes

Agency Adopting The ICAO Format For Filing IFR Flight Plans

In an effort to harmonize with the international airspace standards with respect to flight planning, the FAA has transitioned to the ICAO format for IFR flight plan filing. Any operator with an advanced area navigation (RNAV) system who wishes to file any RNAV procedure or any international flight must file using the ICAO format and FAA form 7233-4.

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GAMA Welcomes Inclusion Of GA Safety On NTSB's Most Wanted List

Bunce: Industry Has Long Made Safety Its Top Priority

GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce welcomed Wednesday's announcement that "General Aviation Safety" was included on the NTSB's "Most Wanted List." “The general aviation (GA) industry has long made safety its number one priority. The GA manufacturing industry has aggressively taken on numerous initiatives to further reduce and ultimately prevent (GA) accidents and incidents," Bunce said.

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