Will Concentrate On Federal SAR Regulations, Policies, And Procedures
The NTSB announced Thursday that it will hold a forum focused on general aviation search and rescue operations on July 17 and 18, 2012. In the U.S., following the crash of a GA airplane, inland searches for the aircraft are conducted by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, who are supported by numerous Federal, state, local, and volunteer organizations.
Occasion Was A Celebration Of Historic U.S. Aviation Achievements
Descendants of America's 'first families of aviation' gathered at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., Wednesday evening for a celebration of the monumental achievements of their fathers and grandfathers and the tens of thousands of scientists, engineers, pilots and production workers who helped make America the world's aerospace and technology leader. It was the first time they had been together as a group.
Solar Aircraft Traveled Across Deserts Known For Thunderstorms, Turbulence
After an unsuccessful attempt to Ouarzazate last week, Solar Impulse has completed its flight to Morocco’s Southern region. The prototype landed successfully at 0025 local time 22 June. This was Solar Impulse’s most challenging flight to date due to the hot and arid desert climate famous for its turbulence and high winds.
Famed Aviation Videos Now Available Via Streaming Subscription Service
Aviation Media, Inc., producer of the Wonderful World of Flying series of aviation videos, announced Thursday it will make the entire library of Wonderful World of Flying content available via streaming over the Internet on a subscription basis.
Working On An Agreement To Allow Progress On Safety Improvements At Sikorsky Memorial Airport
The Mayors of Stratford and Bridgeport, CT traveled to Washington, D.C. this week at the request of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The Secretary called the meeting to discuss proposed safety improvements at Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR).
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