National Guard Crew Grounded During Investigation Of Incident

The North Carolina National Guard is investigating an incident in which one of their helicopters flew too low over a hurricane relief camp, scattering tents and supplies with its rotor wash. The crew of the Black Hawk has been grounded while the investigation is carried out. The camp was established by the United Cajun Navy (UCN), a member of which filmed the incident and put it out on X (twitter).

AEA And ARSA Request Meeting To Discuss and Vet  Language In FAR 43.3(d)

The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), and other aviation industry groups have requested a suspension of the FAA’s interpretation of the requirement for a maintenance supervisor to be “in-person” until a meeting can be arranged to resolve the discrepancies in the ruling.

Peter Dodge’s Memory Honored With One Final Flight

Hurricane scientist Peter Dodge was granted a final flight through Hurricane Milton on October 8. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration honored Dodge’s more than 40 years of service by spreading his ashes through the massive storm’s eye. The idea of this last victory lap has been in the works since Dodge’s death.  

Company Eats Its Words After a Three-Week Strike

Textron Aviation has announced that it will be resuming contract negotiations with its machinist union, IAM District 70, Local Lodge 774. Thousands of union members have been on strike for three weeks following a seemingly unimpressive settlement offer. The machinist strike began on September 23, with eighty-one percent of the union voting in its favor.

The Airplane’s Right Wing Subsequently Collided With A Stand Of Tall Trees, And The Airplane Came To Rest Inverted In The Lake

On October 4, 2024, about 1730 Alaska daylight time, a float-equipped Cessna 180 airplane, N4631U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Big Lake, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured, and one passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight.  According to the passenger, the airplane was departing from East Butterfly Lake, near Big Lake for a return flight to the Lake Hood Seaplane Base (LHD), Anchorage, Alaska.

Decision Made Following The Loss Of Brian Coughlin In Accident

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, near Red Hook, New York, has canceled the remaining two Saturday air shows in the wake of the tragic accident that claimed the life of longtime volunteer, board member, and air show performer Brian Coughlin.

Trainee And First-Timer Died In Tandem Jump

A skydiving instructor whose certificate was suspended in 2015 has been sentenced to two years in prison for running unauthorized skydiving courses at the Lodi Parachute Center in Acampo, California.

Event Pushed Back to Saturday, November 16

With Hurricane Milton coming in strong, the Aerospace Center for Excellence and Sun 'n Fun have made the decision to postpone their Flightoberfest event. This was originally planned for October 12 and has now been pushed to November 16. The event kicks off after the annual 5k walk-and-run, titled ‘Pumpkin Dash.’

Cadets Enter Defined Pathway To Careers With Atlas

Spartan Education Group of Chicago, Illinois, announced a partnership with Atlas Air Inc., to introduce a new pilot training initiative named the Atlas Cadet Academy, which will provide a comprehensive curriculum in aeronautical knowledge to prepare for the FAA certification and rating exams.

Studying Lunar Surface Material For Construction Sites

Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Arizona Wing’s Davis-Monthan Composite Squadron 334 had the opportunity to participate in experiments with the University of Arizona’s Biosphere 2 Director, Trent Tresch, studying lunar materials for potential construction on the Moon. The cadets used some high-tech equipment and got to launch some experiments they developed with Tresch as their submission to the CAP’s national High Altitude Balloon Challenge. One experiment used lunar aggregate from moon rock samples to mix a form of concrete that might be readily available on the lunar surface. The experiment was designed to see how the material behaves at very high altitudes.