The Level D Simulator Also Has Upset Recovery Capabilities

Pan Am Flight Academy has acquired a Boeing 757-200, Full-Flight simulator. This Level D simulator, along with a level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD), are currently being relocated from Dallas Fort Worth, Texas to the Pan Am Headquarters in Miami, Florida and are scheduled to be available for training by November 1, 2021. The Level D Full-Flight Simulator, and level 5 FTD come fully equipped with the latest IS&S cockpit. Both machines include Rolls Royce RB211 engine models, GPS, and SMGCS capabilities. The level D simulator also has upset recovery (UPRT Dir 2).

The Aircraft Will Remain In Grand Rapids, MI, While The Maintenance Team Returns To Wichita

The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour took a break last week to allow the Doc’s Friends maintenance team to continue to assess one of the warbird’s engines. “Our maintenance team has spent the past two days inspecting and working on our warbird and we are still not comfortable with the performance of one of the engines on the aircraft,” said Josh Wells, B-29 Doc executive director and general manager, last week. “We’ve made the decision to pause our tour and take a closer look at the engine by having it removed and shipped to the MRO shop for a full inspection. We take the safe operation and meticulous maintenance of B-29 Do

VP-10 Has Assisted In Multiple Successful Counter-Narcotics Missions

The “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, currently operating out of Cooperative Security Location (CSL) in Comalapa, El Salvador, continue their success across the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations (AOO). Working with the U.S. Coast Guard, along with partner nation assets from Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Mexico, VP-10 has assisted in multiple successful counter-narcotics missions. Since their arrival in May 2021, VP-10 has flown over 300 operational hours in the P-8A Poseidon aircraft and aided in the seizure of 12,739 kilograms of cocaine and 7,000 pounds of marijuana with a combined estimated street value of over $903 million.

EpiShuttle Features A Modular Reusable Design And Eight Medical Airlocks

The global COVID-19 pandemic situation has fueled a growing demand for air transport solutions for infectious patients. To prevent in-flight transmission of viruses to cockpit and cabin crew, infected individuals are transported in an isolation unit known as an EpiShuttle. With its large cargo door and complete air ambulance equipment, the PC-24 seems well suited for these missions.

But... "If You Are Not Feeling Well, Please Stay Home"

The rumor mill is getting a bit wild as the so-called COVID Delta variant gets more attention. ANN has received a communication from AUVSI is which they state that, "As XPONENTIAL approaches in less than two weeks, we're closely monitoring COVID trends globally and locally in Atlanta. We want to confirm for our community that we are proceeding as planned with the event, and to share some pertinent information..." 

737 Overran Runway 10 At Jacksonville NAS, While Landing In A Heavy Rainstorm May 3, 2019

A jetliner overran a rain-soaked runway due to an “extreme loss of braking friction,” the National Transportation Safety Board said in a report released this week. Miami Air International flight 293, a Boeing 737 charter transporting U.S. Department of Defense personnel from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ended up in shallow waters of the St. Johns River after it overran runway 10 at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, while landing in a heavy rainstorm May 3, 2019. Although none of the 143 passengers and crew onboard were seriously injured, several animals carried in the cargo compartment died in the accident.

Program Will Meet Requirements For Students To Take The FAA Exam For A&P

A new airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic program being developed at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in Ardmore, OK, serves to increase a skills-based workforce for such leading area employers as King Aerospace. King Aerospace held a luncheon on June 29 for program organizers as part of its public-private sector collaboration. Roy Lischinsky, vice president of operations at King Aerospace Commercial Corporation, will serve on SouthernTech's advisory board. The program will meet requirements for students to take the FAA exam needed to earn certification as an A&P mechanic. This certificate authorizes the holder to approve aircraft that have undergone inspect

No Flight Plan Had Been Filed And The Pilot Was Not In Contact With Air Traffic Control

On July 14, 2021, at 1238 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N2801T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Muscatine, Iowa. The pilot and the passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot held a private pilot certificate for single-engine airplanes and did not have an instrument rating. No flight plan had been filed and the pilot was not in contact with air traffic control. The flight originated from the Ford Airport (IML), Iron Mountain, Michigan, at 0918, and the destination has not been confirmed.

Aero Linx: Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association Formed in 1957, Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association is a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join. This year marks the 64th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association, a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at Lincoln Park Aviation. Meetings are f

Runway Status Lights (RWSL) System The RWSL is a system of runway and taxiway lighting to provide pilots increased situational awareness by illuminating runway entry lights (REL) when the runway is unsafe for entry or crossing, and take-off hold lights (THL) when the  runway is unsafe for departure.

“Our maintenance team has spent the past two days inspecting and working on our warbird and we are still not comfortable with the performance of one of the engines on the aircraft. We’ve made the decision to pause our tour and take a closer look at the engine by having it removed and shipped to the MRO shop for a full inspection. We take the safe operation and meticulous maintenance of B-29 Doc very seriously and stepping back to remove and replace the engine is the right thing to do.” Source: Josh Wells, B-29 Doc executive director and general manager, last week, explaining why they took a break from touring when one of Doc's engines created concern.