FAA Head Says "It is Time to Go Home" 

FAA Head honcho Steve Dickson has announced his resignation from the FAA, effective March 31. He said the rationale is that the pandemic has caused lengthy separation from his family, made more common by the rise of travel restrictions along his Georgia to D.C. commute. While premature, he said his tenure has guided the administration into becoming a better version of itself than it was when he was appointed by the Trump administration. His time at the FAA saw a number of controversies, from the Boeing 737 Max debacle which harmed public confidence in the FAA, as well as the rash of disruptive passengers that have continued to grow in number since 2020. The most recent crisis was the back and forth

Radek Wyrzykowski Releases Letter of Resignation in Effort to Clear Up Rumors

Radek Wyrzykowski, now former Senior Program Manager over the EAA's Flight Proficiency Program, has given permission to publish his letter of resignation to the association after the rumor mill began to church out the usual gossip-flavored sausage or assumptions and tall tales. His work as Chief Flight Instructor presaged his upward trajectory as founder of the IMC Club International, where he served as presiding officer until its acquisition by the EAA. His transition into a management role there saw an expansion of the club to VMC pilots as well. Under the EAA, the clubs are meant to build proficiency as extensions of local EAA chapters where monthly meetings allo

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The History Restored Tour will see the combination of 2 classic bombers, with the addition of the EAA's B-25, Berlin Express, alongside the B-29 Doc. The aircraft will make a series of stops in Florida and Louisiana throughout the spring as they kick off the 2022 tour seasons. The tour will make an appearance at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland, Florida in April, along with opportunities for ride-alongs and flights at other events. Aéroclub des Pertuis in La Rochelle, France, has taken delivery of the first Elixir aircraft, intended for use as a gene

Paid 120-Day Work Study Slots Available in Rare Opportunity for Students

The FAA has opened a series of student internships throughout the network of air traffic facilities across the nation, where selected interns will join teams working on ATC missions and learning opportunities. The positions, in a break from the norm for interns, are paid with a salary range from $25,736 to $38,603, with variations in pay for the internship based on the duty station of the employee.  For the luckiest among them, the internships are eligible to be converted to permanent positions at the end of the term. 

Risk to Shareholders Too High To Fight FTC In Court, Says CEO

Lockheed Martin has rescinded its $4.4 billion bid to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne, saying that fighting the  Federal Trade Commission lawsuit in court would create too much risk for shareholders, despite the positive aspects that the integration would create. The deal has been in the works since 2020, when Lockheed targeted Aerojet in order to establish a foundation for its hypersonic, missile defense, and space travel programs. Aerojet was a fairly good target for acquisition, with plenty of business in its order book but hungry for a backer with deeper pockets. The FTC took issue with the prospective deal because the two companies essentially make up the entirety of the domes

Retired British Boeing Converted into Disco Hall, Open Air Rental Location as Airport Fundraiser

A British Airways Boeing 747 is seeing new life as a flightless lounge following its purchase as a grounded party venue. The aircraft has opened for business as Cotswold Airport looks to recoup their investment - a princely sum of $1.35. The plane will see out the rest of its life as the site of wedding receptions, publicity meetings, and public events for those looking to have a truly unique occasion. British Airways, faced with declining travel amid a world of lockdowns, initially stored its 747s at Cotswold with an eye towards a return to service, should demand rise quickly enough. Aging and in the process of being replaced, Airways accelerated

Gensler Architecture Firm Shows Off F-117 Inspired Design

The Flight Test Museum Foundation has been hard at work making headway on the expansion of their premises releasing renders of their upcoming building plans. Their partner, the Gensler architectural firm, has designed a building that looks to channel the spirit of test flight - bold, purposeful and motive. Earlier this year phase 1 construction began in earnest on the complex, breaking ground on what will eventually include space for exhibits, an educational STEM center, an aviation research library, a gift shop, and meeting rooms for industry use. The reimagination of the museum comes at a fortuitous time, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the sound barrier's breakage amid a bur

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From 2015 (YouTube Version): The Stunning Technology Behind What Keeps Much Of The Aero-World Flying

In this video we have the pleasure of meeting, J.J. Frigge, the Executive Vice President for Hartzell Propeller, and we receive a personal guided tour of the Hartzell production facility. The Hartzell Propeller Company goes back to the early days of aviation when they were innovators in airplane propeller research and development. The spirit of those days has not been lost on the modern company. The video takes us through the production process of Hartzell propellers that are found on some of the highest performance propeller-driven airplanes. Hartzell

Up-and-Comer Places Order for 28 More Airbus Narrowbodies

Kuwaiti airline Jazeera Airways has been on a continuous growth streak in recent years, and their most recent deal with Airbus will net them an additional 28 aircraft for their own fleet, a long way from their early fleet of leased aircraft. The signed MOU will get them 20 A320neos and 8 A321neos, a good mix for their usual assortment of routes throughout the Middle East and Asia. The post-pandemic travel surge seems to continue unabated if aircraft sales are any indicator of where the industry's heart is. A large purchase of aircraft to those airlines who usually preferred to leave the trouble and risk of direct ownership to their lessors could be said to show a level of confiden

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The History Restored Tour will see the combination of 2 classic bombers, with the addition of the EAA's B-25, Berlin Express, alongside the B-29 Doc. The aircraft will make a series of stops in Florida and Louisiana throughout the spring as they kick off the 2022 tour seasons. The tour will make an appearance at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland, Florida in April, along with opportunities for ride-alongs and flights at other events. Aéroclub des Pertuis in La Rochelle, France, has taken delivery of the first Elixir aircraft, intended for use as a gene

The Airplane First Impacted Emerald Mountain About 8,172 ft MSL

On December 10, 2021, about 1809 mountain standard time, a Piper PA46-500TP, N744Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. A review of archived Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) data revealed that the airplane departed Cody, Wyoming, about 1705 for the estimated one-hour flight to Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS). FAA air traffic control (ATC) data showed that the pilot was operating on an instrument flight rules flight plan and was cleared

AD 2022-03-17 Prompted By A Report Of Loss Of Tightening Torque...

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of loss of tightening torque on the nut that attaches the tail gear box (TGB) bevel wheel. This AD requires repetitive inspections (measurements) of the angular clearances of the TGB, and, depending on the findings, replacement of the TGB with a serviceable TGB, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also provides terminating action for certain repetitive inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effe

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Option Approach An approach requested and conducted by a pilot which will result in either a touch-and-go, missed approach, low approach, stop-and-go, or full stop landing. Pilots should advise ATC if they decide to remain on the runway, of any delay in their stop and go, delay clearing the runway, or are unable to comply with the instruction(s).

"Recent organizational decisions contrary to the initial understanding and previous agreements prevent me from serving the IMC and VMC Club's current and prospective participants the way it was envisioned when I did create the program in 2010 and later on joined the EAA. Due to irreconcilable differences in opinions about management style and organizational direction, I cannot, with a clear conscience, continue with my employment and be a part of this direction." Source: From Radek Wyrzykowski, now former Senior Program Manager over the EAA's Flight Proficiency Program, who has given permission to publish his letter of resignation to the association after the rumor mill began to church out the usual gossip-flavored sausage or assumptions a