Bad water landing kills one
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Sportsman 2+2. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Kimerling, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The float-equipped airplane was observed flying low over the lake, then appeared to make an attempt to land on the water. Continue Reading →
General aviation in the marketplace
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by Jamie Beckett
Last week the news broke that Fantasy of Flight, the aviation-themed attraction in the heart of central Florida, was closing. That was the message most people got, even if it is slightly skewed from the announcement the company intended. Those... Continue Reading →
Aviation saves the day… again
Posted on March 10th, 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 →
Flight of a lifetime for $20
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Stallion 51 has donated the flight of a lifetime to Mercy Flight Southeast to raise funds for this critically-needed charity. In this raffle, you can win a chance to fly a P-51 Mustang while helping others. Continue Reading →
NBAA identifies top safety focus areas
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the second year, the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Safety Committee has published a list of recommended safety priorities for the business aviation industry. Continue Reading →
Unusual mid-air captures national attention
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
The NTSB and FAA are investigating a skydiving/plane crash Saturday afternoon in Mulberry, Florida, according to a report at 970WFLA.com. The crash captured national attention with the skydiver appearing on the national morning television newscasts. Continue Reading →
EAA 677 awards scholarship to Young Eagle
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
COLUMBUS, GA. — Chattahoochee Valley Chapter 677 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA 677), based at Columbus Airport (CSG), has awarded a full scholarship to the EAA Air Academy to 17-year-old Kennedy Davenport of Columbus, Georgia. Continue Reading →
Piper delivers five more Archers to FIT
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft recently delivered another five new Piper Archer TX training aircraft to the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), under a joint Piper Aviation Career Alliance program. Continue Reading →
Adopt-an-Airport volunteers needed at Washington airports
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
The Washington State Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers interested in preparing the 16 airports it manages across the state for the 2014 spring and summer flying seasons. As part of its Adopt-an-Airport program, WSDOT works with volunteer groups... Continue Reading →
Embry-Riddle to offer second MOOC on human factors in aviation accidents
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The mental and physical factors that contribute to aviation accidents will be examined during a free, massive open online course (MOOC) offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. Registration for The Human Factor in Aviation is open to... Continue Reading →
KACK partners with World Fuel Services Network again
Posted on March 10th, 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 →
Tailwind approach leads to crash
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Quicksilver MX Sprint II Injuries: None. Location: Willits, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: It was the student pilot’s first solo flight in the airplane. Continue Reading →
Expectations and fixation
Posted on March 9th, 2014 by Jeffrey Madison
My first flight lesson was out of Virginia’s Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO), inside the Dulles Class B airspace. We took off and performed some air work in the practice area. Then we headed back toward the airport. My instructor told... Continue Reading →
SMO lawsuit dismissed
Posted on March 9th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
In a victory for general aviation, a U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit brought by the City of Santa Monica against the FAA to close Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in southern California. Continue Reading →
Sailplane racers to compete in Nationals
Posted on March 9th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Sailplane racers will gather in Minden, Nevada, this June 10-19 to compete in the 18 Meter Nationals. Continue Reading →
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