Able Flight awards nine new scholarships
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
It’s a record setting year for Able Flight with nine new scholarships awarded to date. Six of the recipients will soon begin their training at Purdue University’s Department of Aviation Technology, one has completed a career training course, and two... Continue Reading →
Oklahoma governor extends aerospace industry tax credits
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed into law a bill extending tax incentives until 2018 to new engineers ,as well as their employers, in Oklahoma’s aerospace industry. Continue Reading →
InReach Explorer debuts
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
DeLorme has announced the upcoming launch of its newest product, inReach Explorer, incorporating a new range of navigation functions. The latest generation of inReach will be available in stores in early May. Continue Reading →
Prepware apps for Windows released
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
New from ASA are Prepware Apps that provide study and test tools for FAA Knowledge Exams on your desktop/laptop computers or your Windows phone or tablet device. Continue Reading →
Failure to use checklist leads to accident
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot intended to depart for a solo flight to the local practice area. Continue Reading →
For Sale: 1945 J-3, 518 TT
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
“1945 J-3 Cub, 518 hours. 501-337-9939. aviationjdj@yahoo.com. $42,000.” That’s the ad as it appears in our classified section. 518 hours? Really. I called Tom Sabus, who placed the ad via mail, for a little more information. Continue Reading →
NJ Aviation Conference to focus outside the cockpit to grow general aviation
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
By STEVE SCHAPIRO For too long now the aviation community has focused on the question of how to revitalize general aviation. The pilot population has been steadily declining and the costs of flying have been increasing. There have been programs... Continue Reading →
FAA launches GA pilot data collection study
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA has launched a one-year project to demonstrate the capabilities of the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) program for the general aviation community. Voluntary data will be collected from GA pilots within 40 nautical... Continue Reading →
Video: What fear of flying looks like
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
A brilliant 10-minute video profiles two women (An & Ria) who’ve never met, and never flown. One is excited, the other less so. Admittedly, a first flight via business jet is beyond the reach of most, but the emotional roller-coaster... Continue Reading →
Historic Flight Foundation commemorates Doolittle Raid
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
The Historic Flight Foundation is hosting a commemoration of the 72nd anniversary of the Doolittle Raid April 19. Surviving Doolittle Raider Lt. Col. Edward J. Saylor and Jimmy Doolittle’s granddaughter, Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, will be present for the day’s events... Continue Reading →
New EAA video answers questions about FAA MedXPress
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — A new video from the Experimental Aircraft Association is answering the most common questions about the now-required MedXPress online form for FAA airmen medical certificates, including how to save time when completing the form. Continue Reading →
SAFE Toolkit App now available For iPads, iPhones, Androids
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
An iPhone and iPad version of the SAFE Toolkit app is now available. Continue Reading →
Wright factory fundraising study launches
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) has launched a feasibility study for a capital fundraising campaign for the Wright brothers’ factory site. Continue Reading →
Missouri governor declares April General Aviation Appreciation Month
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Missouri Governor Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon has declared April “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Missouri, general aviation accounts for $857 million in annual economic activity, and supports more than 7,000 jobs statewide. Continue Reading →
Ameritech offers Electroair electronic ignition system
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Ameritech Industries, the parent company of Eagle Engines and American Propeller, now offers the Electroair Certified Electronic Ignition System for Lycoming O, IO and AEIO-540 six cylinder engines. This series of approvals follows 30 days after the approval of the... Continue Reading →
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