House Committee moves to slow overweight medical tests
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress took the first step Wednesday, Dec. 4, toward slowing the FAA from testing overweight pilots and air traffic controllers for sleep apnea. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives passed a bill requiring... Continue Reading →
The Sporty’s Foundation reports third quarter grants
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The Sporty’s Foundation paid out $39,998 in gifts and grants during the third quarter of 2013. EAA’s Next Step program, which provides free online access to Sporty’s Private Pilot Training Course for all Young Eagles, remains the major beneficiary of... Continue Reading →
Strategic plan for Reno airports unveiled
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A new strategic five-point plan for the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Reno-Stead Airport — home of the Reno Air Races — was recently unveiled. According to a report from KTVN.com, airport officials said they plan to work on economic development and... Continue Reading →
A³IR Conference to explore challenges facing aviation industry
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace International Research (A³IR) Conference presented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will bring together industry and academic leaders for presentations and discussions covering topics on the cutting edge of aviation thought and technology. The 2014 conference, slated... Continue Reading →
Tweco Fabricator 3-in-1 Welder introduced
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
ST. LOUIS — Victor Technologies has introduced the Tweco Fabricator 141i 3-in-1 welder, a multi-process welder that runs off 115V household power. Continue Reading →
Museum hosts Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight will honor the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Continue Reading →
Aircraft Spruce now carries aerox oxygen mask
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Now available through Aircraft Spruce is the aerox Diluter Demand Mask, an alternative for approved replacements of high altitude masks. Continue Reading →
Bad bounce for Cirrus
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: None. Location: Farmville, Va. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to regain his night currency. According to the pilot, he was attempting to land using the GPS approach. Continue Reading →
Challenge Air: Putting special kids in the air
Posted on December 4th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
There are few aviation activities more rewarding than taking a child for an airplane ride. Their eyes light up as they break the surly bonds of Earth and their smiles grow exponentially as the flight continues. The flight is even... Continue Reading →
Flying club raises money for Honor Flight
Posted on December 4th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The Bakersfield Flying Club has raised more than $3,000 for Honor Flight Kern County in Calif. Continue Reading →
iFly GPS iPad app debuts
Posted on December 4th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Adventure Pilot, manufacturer and developer of portable navigation devices for pilots, has unveiled the iFly GPS app. The iFly GPS for iPad delivers full-featured moving map navigation with features like Geo-Referenced Approach Plates, de-cluttered Vector Mode, AutoTaxi+, RealView Airports, Vertical... Continue Reading →
Stallion 51 to host Photography Workshop
Posted on December 4th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
3G Aviation Media and Stallion 51 Flight Operations will partner for an aviation photography workshop Jan. 24-26 at Stallion 51′s facilities at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida. Continue Reading →
Tickets now on sale for the Red Bull Air Races
Posted on December 4th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Tickets for the Red Bull Air Race World Championship season are now on sale, as the races return after a three-year break. The 2014 schedule includes two U.S. based races, in Dallas/Fort Worth at Texas Motor Speedway on Sept. 6-7,... Continue Reading →
QFC Cessna towbar extension now at Aircraft Spruce
Posted on December 4th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Now at Aircraft Spruce is the Quick-fold Compact Towbar, also known as the QFC-Towbar. Continue Reading →
Travers & Associates acquires Aviation Insurance Services
Posted on December 4th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
ST. LOUIS — Travers & Associates has acquired Aviation Insurance Services in Tucson, Ariz. This is the 11th aviation insurance agency acquisition by Travers. The Arizona office will remain open. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Continue Reading →
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