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Two Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft that crashed in the last two weeks in Florida have successfully raised additional concern over the safety of the twin turboprop. The MU-2 accident record prompted the FAA to undertake a safety review of the aircraft in December 2005. The review found that although the airplane’s fatal accident rate is about […]

A paraglider was flying along above Utah last Friday, about 75 feet high, when he encountered an airplane at his altitude … which quickly became an unpleasant surprise. The remote-controlled airplane, with a 21-inch wingspan, dispensed enough force to disrupt the parafoil. The paraglider pilot, Wade Hutchinson, 31, of Wyoming, crashed on the side of […]

When pilots Steve Fossett and Einar Enevoldson reached 50,699 feet in a glider over the Andes last week, there was more to it than just catching another world record. The pair was conducting scientific research on atmospheric phenomena, trying to learn more about the structure of mountain waves and how they interact with polar winds. […]

A source of complication for many GA pilots has always been that once you land, you still have to get to your destination, and it’s not always easy. One car-rental company is trying to solve that problem, with a program aimed directly at GA pilots. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the biggest car-rental company in North America, has […]

Transportation Security Administration officials have asked airport managers, flight schools, flight-training providers, and aircraft operators to remain vigilant for suspicious behavior and activities. The notice was prompted by a recent undisclosed incident involving suspicious activities at flight schools, the TSA said. The TSA advisory, issued on Friday, warns of continuing Al-Qaeda efforts to conduct multiple […]

AVMAIL AVmail: Sep. 4, 2006Reader mail this week about the Comair RJ crash in Lexington and ATC pay.

COLUMNS Motor Head #15: Great Shakes — On The Inside Of Prop Vibration TestingThis month’s Motor Head column needs this disclaimer: Don’t try this at home! AVweb’s Marc Cook got to see what happens when manufacturers and designers have to test new propeller/engine combinations. Probable Cause #14: The “Dirty Harry” VectorAdd a late descent clearance […]

If you missed Friday’s audio news, you missed an interview with a former member of the NTSB regarding the Comair crash. AVweb posts fresh audio news issues each Monday, plus interviews, Friday. We call them podcasts, but no iPod is required. Check our audio news index and hear what you’ve been missing. Find exclusive interviews […]

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