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November 29, 2024

‘Airplane’ And ‘Naked Gun’ Writer-Director Jim Abrahams Dies

Comedy Team Paired Absurd Situations With Deadpan Lines

Jim Abrahams, part of the comedy team who made some pretty funny laugh-inducing – and some intentionally groan-inducing – movies in the 1980s and 90s including Airplane!, passed away November 26 at his home in Santa Monica, California. He was 80 years of age. Along with the Zucker brothers David and Jerry, the writing-directing-producing team of Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker, often referred to as “ZAZ,” started in 1977 with the less well known The Kentucky Fried Movie. But then they hit the jackpot in 1980 with Airplane!, a shameless parody of 1970s disaster flicks...

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FAA Releases Final Rule On Training, Logging, Instructor Privileges

Regs Get Clarification and Amendments As Directed By Congress

The FAA has published its final rule on a number of regulations covering a smorgasbord of topics in general aviation that Congress mandated in its FAA Reauthorization Acts of 2018 and 2024 as well as the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The rules in this published release go into effect on December 2, 2024.

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WAI Selects 3 Pioneers to Join Hall of Fame

Female Trailblazers to be Recognized at the Upcoming WAI Conference

Women in Aviation International (WAI) recently announced its three nominees to be inducted into the International Pioneer Hall of Fame in 2025. These three women, including Janet Harmon Bragg, Willa Brown Chappell, and Theresa Claiborne, will be recognized at the 36th Annual WAI Conference.

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DPEs May Use Basic Med

Recent Guidance Clarifies Medical Compliance

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 expanded Basic Med, and to fulfill those provisions the FAA recently issued guidance that allows Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) to provide services without holding a current FAA Medical Certificate but who do medically qualify under Basic Med that is now compliant with the FAA medical requirement.

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Beloved Dog Rescue Pilot Killed in NY Plane Crash

Two Dogs Survive, Community Pays Tribute to Seuk Kim

49-year-old Seuk Kim, a well-known and loved dog rescue pilot, was killed in a plane crash in a remote part of New York. After learning of his tragic death, tributes from across the community began pouring in to honor Kim’s inspirational work. Seuk Kim began flying during the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly connected with volunteers for local animal rescue organizations. He decided to join the cause and help nonprofits fly dogs out of kill shelters through Pilots N Paws.

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NTSB Final Report: Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 62

Pilot Executed A Forced Landing On To A Road, During Which The Airplane Struck A Power Line

Analysis: While descending in preparation to fly a visual approach, the pilot lowered the landing gear and contacted the tower controller for landing clearance. During the controller’s response, the pilot reported hearing a “pop” and observed the avionics display screens lose power. A few seconds later, he observed that both engines had lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing on to a road, during which the airplane struck a power line in the descent, and after touchdown, two road signs, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. 

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