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December 04, 2021

U.S. Senator Inhofe Secures $1M in OK Aviation Grants

Oklahoma to See Sustainable Pilot, Maintenance Technician Development Programs for Youth

Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma has been awarded 2 grants to establish an aviation workforce in the state, issued under Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization act of 2018. The Senator worked with the Trump administration to establish the programs, geared towards the development of aircraft pilots and aviation maintenance technical workers. The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission and Oklahoma State University obtained nearly $1 million combined in funding from the programs. The Commission received a $491,000 grant for the specific development of pilots via statewide implementation of training for teachers, as well as the "You Can Fly" Pilot and

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Classic Aero-TV: Don’t Be Fuelish – Premier’s Cessna/Piper Centurion Upgrades

From 2015: Jet A Powered Skyhawks and Pipers Offer Significant Fuel Savings

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2014, ANN visited with Art Spengler, the Vice President of Operations for Premier Aircraft Sales. In this interview we find out that what’s old can also be new. The Cessna 172 is one of the most popular airplanes in general aviation. However if you want to buy a new one, the price can be a factor that scares you away. Premier aircraft sales has found a way to take older model Cessna 172’s and not only bring them up to date but, in some aspects, make them better than a factory new version of the airplane. They do that by performing a co

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King Schools Finds New Talent

Brian Hough Joins Outfit as Vice President of Sales and Business Development

King Schools, the most famous name in flight training, has added a new face to their crew with the recent addition of Brian Hough, a globetrotting fixture of pilot training. He will assume the position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development at the company,  coming into the role with an emphasis on developing King School's offerings to colleges, universities, and flight schools. It's a role for which he's been preparing all his life, from a quick glance at his resumé. 

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MT-Propeller Obtains PA-60 STC

German-Made 4-Blade Composite Prop for the Piper Aerostar

MT Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received FAA STC approval for the 4-blade composite scimitar propeller when installed on the Aerostar PA-60 series of aircraft powered by Lycoming IO-540. Their MT-Propeller composite blades are said to reduce noise both inside and outside the aircraft, have no life limitation, and are repairable should they incur FOD damage during the course of flight. Increasingly becoming a popular factory selection throughout Europe for their smoother, trouble-free running, the German product has the honor of having 0 active ADs on any product.

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NTSB Prelim: Piper PA-28R-200

About 500 Ft Above The Ground, The Engine Power “Rolled Back”

On November 19, 2021, at 1204 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28R-200, N2305T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL), Glens Falls, New York. The pilot was not injured, and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, the preflight inspection, engine start, engine run-up and takeoff were normal. After liftoff, the pilot retracted the landing gear, and during the initial climb, about 500 ft above the ground, the engine power “rolled back” but the propeller continued to windmill.

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