Also: Airbus, Dynon, Hang-Glider and BASE Jumpers, Corporate Angels, Julie Clark... and More!
If Congress fails to do its job and the USA goes over the financial cliff, fans of the Navy's Blue Angels may wind up singing "Bye, Bye, Birdie!" The Blue Angels have scheduled more than 30 events for the second half of 2013, and they may not fly any of them if automatic budget cuts go into effect due to sequestration. Hawker Beechcraft said in a statement Friday that Judge Stuart M. Bernstein has approved its entire Joint Plan of Reorganization, paving the way for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 protection. The National Aeronautic Association has
"FAA has not provided the level of education, outreach, and guidance needed for air carriers to implement new safety programs, such as mentoring, leadership, and professional development committees. Until FAA takes a more focused approach working with and assisting smaller carriers, the full safety benefits associated with these programs will not be realized." Source: Report from the DOT IG's office.
Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) identify the critical design features such as proper wire separation, proper installation of a panel gasket, minimum bonding jumper resistance levels, etc., that must be maintained in exactly the same manner throughout the life of the aircraft.
The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is dedicated to preserving the history of Bush Flying and Forest Protection in Canada.
Read More
