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Enstrom Helicopters Goes 'Back To Basics' With New Clinic

A Good Pilot Is Always Learning!

Enstrom Helicopter Corp has announced the ongoing development of a "Back-To-Basics" refresher course for helicopter pilots, in conjunction with Sharkey Helicopters Inc. of Lebanon, NH. The program will build off a successful December 2004 program run by the companies, supported by Air Sure Limited and AIG Insurance, that emphasized accident avoidance.

Officials Present 'Wish List' For Airport Improvements

New Hangars, Extended Runways And Tower Among Hopes For BKV

In a climate that increasingly opposes airport development, you can at least say that Hernando County Airport (BKV) Director Don Silvernell has an appropriately penitent attitude.

NTSB: Pilot Was Drunk In March Accident

Man And Friend Killed After Takeoff Into IFR Conditions

According to the NTSB report on a fatal accident near Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, the pilot was legally drunk when he took off in IFR conditions earlier this year.

Crew Uses 'Normal Procedures' To Drive Under Plane, Knock Gear Down

Plane Lands Safely After One-Hour Ordeal

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again -- with a firefighters pole. That lesson paid off for a ground crew at New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport (EVB) after they successfully knocked the right main gear of a Cessna Cutlass (file photo of type, below) into locked position, after several failed attempts.

Idaho TFR: UFN

NOTAM: 5/8466 Issued: 09/17/2005 04:10 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: ID Facility: ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT. Type: HAZARDS Description: 7 MILES NW OF SPRINGFIELD IDAHO

Idaho TFR: UFN

NOTAM: 5/8464 Issued: 09/17/2005 00:20 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: ID Facility: ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT. Type: HAZARDS Description: 30 NM SW DARBY MT.