Witnesses Observed The Plane In A Bank Estimated At 60 To 80 Degrees

The NTSB has issued a probable cause report from an accident which fatally injured the pilot of an amateur-built Sater Coot A-Amphib on November 23 last year.

Wins The 'Airport Safety Mark Of Distinction' For Safety Improvements

Augusta Regional Airport (KAGS) in Georgia has been presented a prestigious FAA award, the Airport Safety Mark of Distinction, for the continuing efforts to improve airport safety.

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Courses And Webinars Targeted To Pilots Of All Skill Levels

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has released a series of online resources designed to help pilots avoid Loss-Of-Control (LOC) accidents, which have been identified by the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) the predominant accident category; consequently, loss of control has become a special emphasis area for the FAA.

Applies To Joint-Use And Former Military Airports

The FAA has published in the Federal Register the criteria, application procedures, and schedule to be applied by the Secretary of Transportation in designating or redesignating, and funding capital development for up to 15 current joint use or former military airports seeking first time designation or redesignation to participate in the Military Airport Program (MAP).

Runway Expansion Project Would Mean Closing The Airport During The Performances

Organizers of the Fort Lauderdale Air Show say the event has been canceled for 2014, but the reasons are different from so many other air show cancellations announced this year.

Release Of Android Version Possible Later This Year

Adventure Pilot, manufacturer and developer of portable navigation devices for pilots, announces the addition of an iOS and Android product offering. iFly GPS is now available on the Apple Store with a 30-Day Free Trial. Annual subscriptions start at $69.99, a fully loaded IFR option is available for $40 more. iFly GPS for Android tablets is targeted for release later this year.

Oxford Aviation In Maine Ordered To Pay Damages Following Aircraft Accident

A federal court has awarded $430,000 to Joseph Skilken and Co. following an accident involving a Cessna 441 after work on the airplane was performed by Oxford aviation of Maine. A portion of the tail of the airplane separated from the aircraft in flight, forcing an emergency landing in June that many said should have resulted in the fatal injury of Steven Skilken and five other people on board the aircraft.

New Fuel To Be Subjected To 'Strict' Regulatory Process

It's been called the "holy grail" of general aviation fuel, and now Shell has become the first major oil company to develop a lead-free replacement for Aviation Gasoline (Avgas 100 and 100LL), which will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process.

But FAA Says City Can't Close The Facility Without Heavy Penalties

Members of the Banning, CA city council held a workshop last month in which they discussed the possibility of closing Banning Municipal Airport (KBNG) and developing the 186 acres around the field into a logistics center. But the FAA says the city would face major financial and legal burdens should they try to do so.