Sporty’s launches Flight Instructor Rebate Program
Posted on March 7th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Sporty’s Pilot Shop now offers flight and ground instructors a $25 Sporty’s Gift Card each time one of their students buys a Sporty’s complete pilot course — available for Private, Sport, Recreational and Instrument training. Continue Reading →
Latest FAA Safety Briefing online
Posted on March 7th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
The March/April 2014 issue of FAA Safety Briefing takes a look at what it takes to “get back in the flying game.” Whether it’s transitioning to a new type of aircraft, or returning from a flying hiatus, the articles will... Continue Reading →
Landing stall for Piper
Posted on March 7th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Fort Collins, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land at a private landing strip on his property. Continue Reading →
Fantasy of Flight to close as tourist attraction
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by Drew Steketee
Kermit Weeks announced March 4 that Fantasy of Flight, his central Florida aviation-theme tourist attraction, will close to the public after April 6, the last day of this year’s SUN ‘n FUN airshow/fly-in just 20 miles down I-4. Continue Reading →
Aircraft Spruce contest winner to ride with Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
Are you going to SUN ‘n FUN? Want a chance to win a ride with the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team? You’re in luck. Swing by the Aircraft Spruce & Specialty contest page, sign-up, like Aircraft Spruce on Facebook and get ready for... Continue Reading →
Drone research continues with South Texas test flights
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi continues its preparations to be fully operational as one of only six federal test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with another series of test flight missions planned for the week of... Continue Reading →
AOPA president to speak to Wichita Aero Club
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker will speak March 11 to the Wichita Aero Club. Continue Reading →
Garmin upgrades G1000 in King Airs
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Garmin has introduced new capabilities for G1000-equipped King Air 200/250/300/350 series aircraft. Continue Reading →
Tempest teams with Rower Airshows
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Tempest Plus Marketing Group (TPMG) has teamed with Rower Airshows for SUN ’n FUN 2014. Continue Reading →
Aviation Safety Resources Introduces Life-Saving Smart Recovery System
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Aviation Safety Resources (ASR) has selected Pennsylvania-based Inteprod to design and fabricate the control panel for the prototype of its Smart Recovery System (SRS) for general aviation aircraft. The SRS-1 demonstration unit will be unveiled at the 57th Annual Aircraft... Continue Reading →
NASTAR camp registration open for summer
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. — The National AeroSpace Training And Research (NASTAR) Center, a commercial space training and research center, will once again host its NASTAR Camp program this summer for students in grades 2 to 12. Continue Reading →
Low-altitude stall kills one
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Bellanca Citabria. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious. Location: Brockton, Mont. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: Witnesses said the airplane made two low-altitude, 360° turns, climbed rapidly, then descended into the ground. Continue Reading →
Maybe we aren’t as old as we think
Posted on March 5th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
If I told you 25-29 year olds with a third class medical were the largest segment of aviators, would you believe me? Thankfully, you don’t have to take my word for it. Download the 2012 Aerospace Medical Certification Statistical Handbook for a... Continue Reading →
President Obama’s 2015 budget slaps aviation — again
Posted on March 5th, 2014 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2015 is not one most in aviation will like. It again contains a $100 per flight fee for some GA flights —the same proposal that has been rejected in the past... Continue Reading →
AOPA promises strong opposition to user fee proposal
Posted on March 5th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said Tuesday it would continue to reject aviation user fees after the White House released its 2015 budget proposal, which calls for a $100-per-flight “surcharge” to pay for air traffic control services. Continue Reading →
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