Most Clicked Aviation eBrief Stories
1. Pilot will re-create Lindbergh's 1927 flight in electric plane
Aviation eBrief | May 25, 2012
Pilot Chip Yates, a pioneer in electric motorcycles, is planning to re-create Charles Lindbergh's 1927 trans-Atlantic flight in an electric plane. Yates is planning to undertake the flight in 2014 through his company, Flight of the Century. He is planning on using unmanned aerial vehicles to refuel during the 3,600-mile trip. Wired.com (05/22)
2. Cessna launches aircraft safety initiative for older planes
Aviation eBrief | May 23, 2012
Cessna Aircraft is starting an education initiative on aircraft safety for older Cessna 172 and 182 planes. The training covers supplemental aircraft inspections on Cessna single-engine planes produced from 1946 to 1986. "The intent is to not only teach them what they are looking for, but also how to identify issues that can occur more frequently with older, high-time airframes," said Tom Ronnau, Cessna's manager of technical service propeller products, in a statement. Wichita Eagle (Kan.), The (05/22)
3. Poll: Would you be interested in helping to fly for aviation charities?
Aviation eBrief | May 29, 2012
Check out poll results in Wednesday's eBrief. The results from the poll questions in Aviation eBrief do not necessarily represent the views of pilots, aircraft owners or AOPA members and therefore should not be used for research purposes.
4. Blog: Say "no" to general aviation over-regulation
Aviation eBrief | May 24, 2012
Blogger Matt Thurber says the federal government is overreaching in its regulation of general aviation. "We have let our government consolidate too much power and we are allowing agencies to chip away at our freedoms," writes Thurber. He urges general aviation pilots to protest. AIN Online (05/23)
5. NYC mayor is videotaped violating weekend helicopter ban
Aviation eBrief | May 24, 2012
New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has been caught violating a ban on weekend helicopter flights. Bloomberg, a pilot, flew his private helicopter from a helipad on East 34th Street over the weekend despite a ban dating from 1998. "All of New York's heliports have always been open after hours for emergency or public service use," said Jeff Smith, chairman of the Eastern Region Helicopter Council. New York Times (tiered subscription model), The (05/23)
6. Company allows civilians to fly high in M-26 Airwolf
Aviation eBrief | May 29, 2012
Rivetborne, based in Stratford, Conn., allows civilians to fly in military planes. Company founder Cemocan "Gemo" Yesil purchased an M-26 Airwolf to simulate the military experience. "The airplane is almost identical to the airplanes the Air Force uses to train their cadets," Yesil said. "Had I not found this airplane, we wouldn't be here." Advocate (Stamford, Conn.), The (05/27)
7. NTSB issues safety recommendations for experimental aircraft
Aviation eBrief | May 23, 2012
The National Transportation Safety Board has offered recommendations for improving the safety record of experimental aircraft. "The recommendations that we have issued today are all intended to improve safety while maintaining the excitement and the adventure of this vibrant segment of aviation," said NTSB chief Deborah Hersman on Tuesday. USA TODAY (05/22)
8. FAA plans to reconsider rules for flying historical aircraft
Aviation eBrief | May 23, 2012
AVweb (05/22)
9. GE Aviation turboprop engine is ready for orders, executive says
Aviation eBrief | May 24, 2012
GE Aviation says its CPX38 turboprop engine is ready for manufacturers to order. "Obviously, the next step is that we're looking for an airframe.... We have been talking with all of the air framers on the turboprop side," said Allen Paxson, a GE Aviation general manager. Aviation Daily (05/23)
10. Aircraft designer raises funds online for Synergy
Aviation eBrief | May 25, 2012
Aircraft designer John McGinnis is trying to raise $65,000 for his Synergy aircraft from private individuals on Kickstarter.com. The five-seat plane features a double box tail. McGinnis said the unique plane is "lighter, simpler, and more economical" than other planes. On Thursday, McGinnis had reached almost $59,000 in funding with 10 days left in the campaign. AVweb (05/24)
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