Content Archive: March 2015

Accidents

FAA Takes Aim at Preventing Aborted Landing Accidents

Agency recommends SOPs for aircrew to determine a point after touchdown where a go-around will not be initiated.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation’s Free NextGen Seminar Set for April 7

The event is intended to provide practical information about equipment operators need for ADS-B and Fans 1A compliance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Kitchener Aero Adds EASA Garmin G500H STC for EC-120

The company also holds approvals from Transport Canada and the FAA.
Safety

Tamper-proof Avionics Move One Step Closer

InFlight Labs to offer range of tamper-proof avionics.
Safety

FAA Offers Guidance on Wind Shear for Training Devices

Recommendations are intended to improve instructor access to scenarios.
Accidents

AAIB: Unstabilized Approach Preceded G550 Incident

The weather at the time was below Category 1 landing minimums.
Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Policy on Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations

Update applies to Part 91, 120 and 135 operations.

Leadership Conference Aims To Inspire Future Leaders

This year’s NBAA Leadership Conference was held in Tucson and brought together a cross section of business aviation personnel.
Article image
Safety

TRB Hosts Webinar on Airport Winter Operations

Course includes a best practices review and discussion of practical applications.
Avionics

Surface Pro 3 Moving into Mostly Commercial Cockpits

The Surface Pro 3 offers an alternative to the iPad, but not much aviaton-focused software is available on that platform.
Article image