Interest Is High, Students Will Fly In New 172’s

Southeast Missouri State University has a new aviation program and this semester’s students will be happy to be learning in new aircraft. The program consists of a four-year degree, with the majority of student's training done within two years, according to Miranda Sullivan, the assistant professor for SEMO's Pro Pilot Ground School. For the first time, SEMO revealed the three new Redhawk branded Cessna 172 aircraft over the weekend at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. All involved in the program from students to university and airport officials, legislators and guests were able to partake in the unveiling. SEMO State University President Dr. Carlos Vargas, says that the program has g

AD 2021-16-02 Prompted By A Report Of A Left-Hand Side Stairway Door That Inadvertently Opened In Flight

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a left-hand (LH) side stairway door that inadvertently opened in flight and tore off from its attachment fittings. This AD requires inspecting the locking safety mechanism of the LH side stairway door handle and depending on the results, corrective action. This AD also requires modifying that locking safety mechanism as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to addre

AD 2021-17-10 Prompted By A Report Of Un-Commanded Activation Of The Rotor Brake System

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters, having a certain rotor brake kit installed. This AD was prompted by a report of un-commanded activation of the rotor brake system before take-off due to a jammed rotor brake control cable and subsequent partially open brake control valve. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the rotor brake control cable and replacement of the rotor brake control cable, if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to