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September 24, 2009

ANN Special Feature: CFI Tom Turner on Aircraft Type Clubs - 09.24.09

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFI Tom Turner, Manager of Technical Services for the American Bonanza Society, about the unique benefits offered by the society to its own members and, indirectly, to m

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Sikorsky Aircraft Unveils Enhancements for S-92 Helicopter At Helitech

Also Updates Progress of S-76D Helicopter Program

Increased maximum gross weight capability and advancements in automation for offshore navigation are among the enhancements Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has planned in the near future for its S-92 helicopter, the company announced Tuesday at the biannual Helitech exhibition.

Tom Turner Addresses the Success of the Bonanza Type Club

Founded in 1967, the American Bonanza Society has more than 10,200 members in 39 countries around the world. Created as a shared forum for Bonanza, Baron, Debonair, and Travel Air enthusiasts, the Society serves as the primary source for model-specific information, education, and camaraderie. As one of the oldest type clubs in existence, ABS has provided support for Bonanza model lines for over 42 years, offering a wide-range of member technical services and education initiatives.

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Aero-TV: Flight Tip of the Week - Bryan Neville, Upgrading FAA’s Wings

National Outreach Manager Discusses FAA’s Wings Program Improvements

On October 1st, 2006, Kevin Clover announced the formation of the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam). After the end of the FAA’s Aviation Safety Program, the Flight Standards Service created FAASTeam as part of its continued effort to reduce aircraft accidents, in particular, elusive accident causes that were not specifically addressed by the previous safety program. As stated, the FAASTeam mission is to improve aviation safety by focusing attention on training, outreach, and education in the hopes that such combined efforts will reduce accidents for the aviation community.