A decade ago, the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)
finished the first release of its International Standard for
Business Aircraft Operation (IS-BAO), which has influenced the
widespread adoption of Safety Management Systems (SMS). Through
cooperation with Helicopter Association International (HAI) and
other industry groups, there's a new release which includes, in
some sections, separate language and operational criteria
applicable to a wide-range of helicopter operations.
Owner Of Rare Biplane Sympathetic To Museum Creation
A group of enthusiasts in Memphis, Missouri is setting about a
fundraising project to create a place of honor for the Pheasant
H-10, a late-1920s-vintage experimental biplane which has become
all but extinct. The Pheasant Aircraft Association says it has only
$2,000 in the bank so far, and another $10,000 in pledges. The Long
Island owner of the plane sought wants $75,000, but association
founders say he also shares their interest in seeing the H-10
return home.
An Aviation Veteran Evaluates The Impact Of A New and Innovative
Aviation Training Program
It was quite an event... and one that featured a unique brand of
excitement that we do not see too often in the GA world anymore --
the feeling that something "really different" is right around the
corner. The event we speak of was Redbird Skyport's 'birthday'
of November 8th, 2011 -- a date to remember... for the first time
in a LONG time, aviation industry luminaries gathered together to
celebrate the start of something unique, innovative and utterly
NEW. A multi-faceted aviation research and development laboratory,
located in San Marcos, TX, the Redbird Skyport is the cul
Members Of Both Chambers Hopeful It Will Be The Last
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed what they
hope will be the final FAA Continuing Resolution, as members say a
deal has been worked out for long-term funding for the agency.
Prior to the start of the LSA Expo this year, I wrote an article
about ways to improve your presentation at the show. While at the
show I evaluated the various booths and product presentations to
see if there was any improvement. The fascinating thing that I
observed was that some vendors took my articles to heart and really
improved their public presentations. Contrariwise, I also observed
some of the worst sales activities possible. The contrast was
amazing.
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