Over the next few columns in Skybrief, let’s take a look at community complaints regarding noise generated by the local airport. Is it really about the noise or are there other factors at work? We’ll take a look at airport compatible land use (or what might be more appropriately called incompatible land uses) and what’s […]
Maryland
MAG, Inc. Continues Maintenance Support for Maryland State Police
MAG, Inc. announced they are performing back-to-back, four-year inspections for the Maryland State Police (MSP) fleet of AW139s. One aircraft recently departed MAG’s Northeast Philadelphia facility (PNE) and work has begun on the next aircraft. MAG, Inc. performed the first four-year inspection for MSP in five weeks at their PNE facility. MAG is an FAA […]
When is an airport lease not a lease?
By Bill Dunn We’ll get to that question in a few moments. But first, let’s have a brief discussion about leases. When it comes to leases for uses of airport properties, they come in a wide variety of formats and page lengths. I’ve seen leases that are just a few pages in length and others […]
Collins Returns to AOPA as Safety Programs Manager
AOPA announced that John Collins has re-joined AOPA in the role of Manager of Aviation Safety Programs, in their Fredrick, Maryland office. In this role, Collins will oversee the Air Safety Institute’s In-Person Flight Instructor Refresher Courses, Online eFIRC, and In-Person Safety Seminars. Additionally, he will represent ASI at industry and government meetings. Collins has […]
NEW IFR COURSE RELEASED FROM AOPA AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new course designed to provide pilots with tested and proven techniques for flying more safely under instrument flight rules (IFR). The procedures discussed are used by seasoned pilots, instructors, and air traffic controllers in the real world. ASI recommends all instrument-rated […]
AOPA Says Medical Reform Closer than Ever Before
As support for the Pilots Bill of Rights 2 (PBR2) continues to grow, Sen. James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) has taken to the Senate floor to explain key provisions of the measure. As of Sept. 25, 67 senators and 140 members of the House from both parties had signed on to cosponsor PBR2. Since July, when the […]
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER INSTALLS BELFORT AWOS
Belfort Instrument Company has announced the installation of their AWOS at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (8OH9), Cincinnati, Ohio. Metro Aviation, Inc. is the aviation services provider for the medical center. The Belfort Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) provides pilots with FAA certified Altimeter Setting, visibility measurements as well as advisory wind and temperature […]
AOPA ANNOUNCES 2014 FLIGHT TRAINING EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has awarded its third annual Flight Training Excellence Awards to top flight schools and flight instructors ranked by more than 3,600 flight students who voluntarily reviewed their flight training experience through an AOPA online poll. AOPA has recognized Paragon Flight of Fort Meyers, FL as the 2014 Best […]
AOPA RESPONDS TO FEDERAL WATCHDOG REPORT CRITICIZING FAA ON ADS-B IMPLEMENTATION
A new report from the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General is critical of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) progress on ADS-B implementation, pointing out delays, cost overruns and inadequate benefits. These and other problems, including inaccurate data that has led to enforcement actions against pilots, mean the FAA may not be able to fully justify the […]
AOPA ISSUES CALL FOR AIRPORTS TO HOST 2015 REGIONAL FLY-INS
Following on the success of its 2014 regional fly-ins, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Wednesday issued a “Request for Airport Proposal” for its series of regional fly-ins for 2015. Fly-ins offer AOPA members and the public a chance to gather at a local airport on a Saturday to socialize with fellow pilots and […]
