Probable Cause Report Released From Parkers Prairie, MN Maule Accident
Sometimes it just gets back to the basics. Such is the case in a probable cause report released by the NTSB from an accident in February, 2013 in Parkers Prairie, MN, that resulted in the fatal injury of the pilot of a Maule MXT-7-180.
Japanese Conglomerate Acquires Idaho Airplane Manufacturer
Quest Aircraft Company has signed an agreement for its acquisition by Setouchi Holdings Inc., a member of Tsuneishi Group. Tsuneishi Group is a well-established global entity headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan with roots in the shipbuilding, transportation and related industries.
Will Work With Organization On 'Technically Feasible And Economically Reasonable' Environmental Standards
GAMA has formally joined the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). ATAG is an independent coalition of stakeholders from all facets of aviation dedicated to advancing environmentally sustainable aviation manufacturing and operations.
Keeping Pilots And Passengers Safe Remains A Priority, Association Says
The FAA’s proposed rule on regulation for commercial small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is a good first step, according to the EAA. The FAA announced the proposed rules on February 15, outlining certification requirements for UAS weighing no more than 55 pounds and flown for non-recreational purposes.
Connectivity With Dynon SkyView, ScratchPad Upgrade, Graphical Winds Aloft In The Latest Version
ForeFlight has rolled out new wireless connectivity features in the latest Mobile version 6.7 to allow the software to interface with Dynon Avionics SkyView system. The integration with Dynon expands the ForeFlight Connect capability ... a set of features that allows ForeFlight Mobile to connect to portable and installed avionics to enable capabilities like flight plan transfer, ADS-B weather, and more.
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