AOPA chief: User fee proposal may never go away
Posted on March 12th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
The White House’s latest budget includes the addition of a $100 per flight user fee on general aviation, a measure that Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association CEO Mark Baker thinks will fail to win congressional approval. Still, it’s likely the industry... Continue Reading →
AOPA unveils new Guide To Start Flying Clubs
Posted on March 12th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released a new tool that will steer members through the steps of starting a flying club. “AOPA’s Guide to Starting a Flying Club” identifies the most important aspects to consider when bringing... Continue Reading →
WAI 25th anniversary conference boasts record attendance
Posted on March 12th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) recently hosted its 25th annual conference with three days jammed with activities to honor the past, guide the present, and plant seeds for the future. Continue Reading →
Bob Hoover to receive Outstanding Aviator Award
Posted on March 12th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Wings Club and International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) will honor Bob Hoover with the fifth annual Outstanding Aviator Award. Continue Reading →
DuPage unveils $4.2 million renovation
Posted on March 12th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
WEST CHICAGO, IL – DuPage Airport has completed a two-year, $4.2 million upgrade to its passenger and crew areas. The project includes an updated lobby and renovated restrooms, state-of-the-art crew lounges, new customer entrances, and upgraded facilities for the U.S.... Continue Reading →
True Blue Power debuts 250-watt inverter
Posted on March 12th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc., has introduced a new 250-watt inverter. The TI250 DC-to-AC Inverter provides 250 watts of clean, regulated, wall outlet power from the aircraft’s 28 VDC input. The TI250 supplies power to... Continue Reading →
Duncan Aviation adds Mobile Interior Services
Posted on March 12th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
LINCOLN, NEB. — In response to customer requests, Duncan Aviation has compiled a team of interior service specialists to provide scheduled, unscheduled and road trip interior service to customers requiring aircraft interior needs outside of a Duncan Aviation facility. Continue Reading →
Poor visbility, poor decisions
Posted on March 12th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Goble, Ore. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A CFI and pilot receiving instruction were on a flight in an area of light rain, fog, and overcast ceilings. The airplane entered a hilly area during a... Continue Reading →
Aviation saves the day… again
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
The story, true from start to finish, could not have been written better. In fact, it could serve double duty as a math problem so many of us recall from our time in school. A young high school athlete needs... Continue Reading →
Bill to eliminate medicals for more pilots introduced in Senate
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three members of the U.S. Senate introduced a bill Tuesday, March 11, which mirrors one introduced in the House of Representatives last December, which would eliminate the medical requirement for non-commercial pilots flying day VFR below 14,000... Continue Reading →
SOP readies for the U.S. Open — and beyond
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
CARTHAGE, N.C. – The Moore County Airport (SOP) recently completed an extensive renovation and expansion program. Projects include the expansion of the aircraft apron areas to accommodate additional parking areas for arriving aircraft, the construction of additional hangars for privately... Continue Reading →
North Dakota Governor Declares March ‘Aviation Month’
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has declared March as “Aviation Month.” Aviation contributes over $1.6 billion annually to North Dakota’s economy. To view the proclamation, click here. Continue Reading →
Mobile FliteDeck VFR Version 1.3 launched
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Jeppesen has introduce new capabilities and European coverage areas for Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR. Continue Reading →
KACK partners with World Fuel Services Network again
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) has chosen to continue to partner with the World Fuel Services Network of FBOs for Phillips 66 Aviation-branded fuel supply, branded programs and marketing support. Continue Reading →
WomenVenture to return to Oshkosh
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The annual WomenVenture gathering, designed to encourage and inspire women in aviation and those who want to fly, will welcome hundreds of female aviators on Wednesday, July 30, during the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh... Continue Reading →
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