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November 03, 2009

Master Instructors Named For October

Six Renewals And Two Initial Designations Announced For Last Month

Master Instructors LLC and its Board of Review take pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators. Recently, they were all accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority.

Testimony By AIA Before The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee

The FAA should adopt the recommendations in RTCA's Task Force Report and immediately integrate them into FAA's NextGen Implementation Plan, said Neil Planzer, vice president of Strategy for Air Traffic Management at the Boeing Company.

Custom Option Packages Available For Inventory Airplanes

Mooney Airplane Company says it has some special deals to make on inventory aircraft just in time for AOPA Summit. Buyers can choose from limited-time options to create a custom package to suit their preferences and maximize tax benefits.

Mica Pontificates On Aero-Issues, Part 1

At an industry gathering covering the future of high-end aviation educational reform and associated issues (at the Delta Connection Academy in Sanford, FL), ANN had the opportunity to spend some time with Congressman John Mica... an elected official with extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with aero-matters.

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Piper President Resigns

Effective December 1st -- Pursuing 'Other Career Opportunities'

ANN has learned that a highly respected member of the Piper leadership team is heading out to pursue new challenges.

PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 and PA-44 All Could Be Included

The FAA has proposed an AD that could affect an estimated 41,928 Piper Cherokee, Cherokee 6, Seneca, and Seminole airplanes for inspection and possible repair of a control wheel shaft which could be incorrectly assembled.

'Mama Bird' Looks Forward To 100

Legendary Aviatrix Celebrating Her 100th Birthday

The day will start with a greeting from NBC weatherman Willard Scott, and it might be appropriate for Evelyn Bryan "Mama Bird" Johnson to get a weather briefing on her 100th birthday. On November 4th, the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame aviatrix, who has logged 57,635.4 flight hours, turns100 years old.