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February 27, 2015

Airborne 02.27.15: CS300 Flies, Nimoy Goes West, NTSB's Hart OK'd, Pilot's Bill of Rights II

Also: Bell 505 Update, Mooney Update, UAV Hysteria, AAR Sells Telair, True Blue Power, More UAV Waivers, Flyers Rights

The Bombardier CSeries CS300 airliner made its first flight today from Montreal's Mirabel airport. After a weather cancellation Thursday and nearly hour's delay this morning, the CS300 took off at 1100, ET, after dealing with an issue with the flight test monitoring system. Once fixed, C-FFDK took off from runway 24 without any problems and engaged in a 'picture perfect' 5 hour test flight. ANN also just learned of the passing of Science Fiction TV/Movie Icon, Leonard Nimoy, whose 'Mr. Spock' character inspired many to dream of great things. The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved Christopher Hart as chairman of the National T

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FAA To Implement Cold Weather Altitude Correction At Some Airports

New Information To Be Included In Instrument Procedures Beginning In March

The FAA plans to implement the cold temperature altitude corrections at “Cold Temperature Restricted Airports” found in Notice to Airmen Publication (NTAP) later this year.

West Virginia Is 25th State To Add Aviation To Recreational Use To Protect Landowners From Liability

Earlier this month we reported that the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) helped secure the right of recreational flyers to use airports located on land controlled by the U.S. Forest Service. Now, another success has been achieved in the state of West Virginia to help protect property owners with private airports used for recreational purposes.