EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Friday marked 47 years since the University of Evansville plane crash that took 29 lives — including the basketball team and coach. Family, UE students and oth…

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DGCA Punishes Rogue Check Pilot

Remember that check pilot we wrote about yesterday? The one who yanked off a circuit breaker to test the pilot?

He’s being “tested” now, by Airline regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). In fact, the Jet Airways senior pilot who pulled the circuit breaker stunt is now suspended.

The pilots had no way to tell how close they were to the ground. Luckily they landed safely.

Ironically, the injured parties (the commander and co-pilot) have also been derostered.

Pilot exercises are supposed to be performed in a simulator, not in a full plane engaging in a commercial flight.

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Grading the make: Airbus Military A400M

The testing program for the Airbus Military A400M airlifter has begun, including test engine runs on November 23rd and taxiing at Airbus Military’s Seville, Spain plant.

Engine and systems tests on four Europrop International (EPI) TP400 turboprops progressed from low to full take-off power.

Initial testing runs at low speed were performed on the aircraft’s braking and steering systems, normal, alternate and emergency braking systems; the anti-skid system; and the nosewheel steering and reverse power. Test included electrical and on-board data networks, 180 degree turns and reverse taxiing.

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Aviation News From Washington

Possible jobs bill; possible faa bill raising the cap on PFCs; airport infrastructure investment and stimulas packages; collective bargaining rights; the runway summit; plant based biofuels.

(Not in video) In Britain, British climate change committee suggest airport expansions be put on hold until airline technology is more efficient. Curbs are recommended on aviation of emissions, which counters the possibilities of aviation as a growth industry.

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U.S. Aviation Safety Legislation at Hand

Good news for Flyers: The FAA will not shut down Sunday due to lack of funds. Operating funds till the September 30th close of the 2010 fiscal year have been tacked on to a bill going through the Senate today.

The main forse of the legislation stems from the Continental Connection Flight 3407 disaster, and as part of the FAA legislation goes before the Senate on July 30 2010. The bill attempts to raise the quality of pilot performance, a problem which was a contributing factor in the Continental Buffalo-Niagara crash, among others.

These safety measures have been lobbied for almost a year and a half; and will require the FAA to limit pilot scheduling based on sleep/fatigue research; increase required minimum flight experience for pilots; strengthen pilot training; develop pilot mentoring programs; require disclosure of airlines at point of sale so passengers can see if the carrier is a major or regional carrier.

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