Unexpected: Textron Announces Pelton Retirement

OK... we're not sure what to make of this right now... but Textron Inc. has JUST announced that Jack J. Pelton, chairman, president and CEO of its Cessna Aircraft unit, has retired from the company, and that a search for his successor is underway. Textron Chairman and CEO Scott C. Donnelly will run the business until a successor is named.

Improvements Help Glider CFIs Qualify for Master Accreditations

Master Instructors LLC recently announced revisions to its Master Instructor Continuing Education Program to improve participation by glider instructors. An advisory committee of five Master CFIs who also were experienced glider instructors developed a number of glider-specific recommendations that have been incorporated into the Master Instructor application package.

As Flying Gets More Expensive, Will We Still Be Willing To Pay The Price?

Be honest; you’ve asked yourself this very question haven’t you? If you have a pilot’s license, own an airplane, or have any interest in aviation what so ever, you know what I’m talking about. There you are just going about your day when BOOM, the thought of seven dollar Avgas, $500 hangar rent, $2500 annuals, registration fees, taxes, and TSA restrictions to liberty flash through your head like that feeling when you realize you’ve left your wallet or purse on the gas station counter. Panic jolts the senses, a sick feeling comes over you, and until you have that wallet in your possession, nothing else matters. You know what I’m talking about. You just haven’t had

The Decision To Abort A Faltering Takeoff Is A Tough One

Sometimes it starts as no more than a weird feeling... other times, it has more concrete reasons... but the decision to abort a takeoff, in progress, can be one of the most critical in aviation. And sometimes, the only true arbiter as to he correctness of the decision relies on one simple questions... did everyone walk away in one piece? This time, they did... and we look forward to more info as to what might have caused the takeoff issues that led to the decision to abort.