Miller debuts new portable welders
Posted on December 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Dynasty 280 and Maxstar 280 TIG welders, which provide the ability to weld metal up to 3/8-inch thick — yet are lighter, more portable and use less energy than machines of similar output... Continue Reading →
Yankee Pacific Aerospace changes name to Advent Aerospace
Posted on December 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
RYE, N.H. — Yankee Pacific Aerospace, Inc, which provides custom structures, components and systems to the corporate aircraft markets, is to be re-named Advent Aerospace, on Jan. 1, 2014. The new name reflects the company’s evolution from a company name... Continue Reading →
Wrong runway for Cessna
Posted on December 13th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: St. Paul, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The tower controller informed the pilot that the wind was from 230°. The pilot had the option of landing on runway 27 or runway 14, and chose runway... Continue Reading →
Congressman calls for early start on FAA reauthorization
Posted on December 12th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGHTON, D.C. — Now is the time to begin laying the groundwork for reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, Congressman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) said during a speech before the International Aviation Club Dec. 11. Although reauthorization isn’t due until September... Continue Reading →
Subcommittee starts looking at ways to prepare for aviation’s future
Posted on December 12th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An aviation subcommittee in the House of Representatives started early to examine how best to structure the FAA to meet upcoming challenges. Continue Reading →
New paper provides suggestions to avoid inflight loss of control
Posted on December 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A paper recently released by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) reiterates that loss of control inflight (LOC-I) is the leading cause of fatal GA accidents and suggests ways pilots can prevent it. Continue Reading →
ARSA condemns FAA overreach with proposed ECi AD
Posted on December 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – The Aeronautical Repair Station (ARSA) has warned the FAA that its disregard of basic requirements for promulgating a safety regulation required an immediate withdrawal of a notice of proposed rulemaking. The proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires the... Continue Reading →
CAP’s cell phone forensics leads searchers to 6 found alive in Nevada
Posted on December 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Two adults and four children missing nearly two days in bitter winter conditions in rural northwestern Nevada’s mountainous Seven Troughs Range were found alive and well Tuesday afternoon by Civil Air Patrol in coordination with the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office,... Continue Reading →
Jacksonville University Aviation celebrates 30th anniversary
Posted on December 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Jacksonville University’s Davis Aviation Center highlighted its 30th anniversary recently with a special ceremony at the Davis College of Business, with more than 140 students, alumni, faculty, staff and special guests taking part. Continue Reading →
Institute for Aerospace Education student awarded Ninety-Nines scholarship
Posted on December 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
FRANKFORT, Ky. – High school senior Victoria “Tori” Williams has been awarded a 2013 Fly Now scholarship from the Ninety-Nines‘ Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund. Continue Reading →
Sporty’s free webinars scheduled for 2014
Posted on December 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Sporty’s has unveiled the schedule for its webinar series for next year based on pilot-feedback of the most popular topics. Continue Reading →
Low altitude aerobatics leads to fatal crash
Posted on December 12th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: American Champion 8KCAB Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Marysville, Ohio. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was performing low-altitude aerobatics for a ground-based observer to renew his low-level aerobatic competency waiver. Continue Reading →
The Frugal Pilot: Get more than you pay for
Posted on December 11th, 2013 by Dan Ramsey
What’s the difference between a need and a want? At the grocery store, a need is buying milk, bread and other food staples. A want is getting soda, corn chips and snack cakes. In recreational aviation, a need is something... Continue Reading →
The nuclear BMI proposal
Posted on December 11th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
GUEST EDITORIAL By PAUL BERGE Public service life can be so unfair. You make one minor suggestion in your role as FAA Air Surgeon, and the aviation world beats a path to your office door waving pitchforks and blogs. In... Continue Reading →
Proposed legislation would cut 3rd class medical requirement for many GA pilots
Posted on December 11th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Reps. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) and Sam Graves (R-Mo.) have introduced a bill in the U.S. House that seeks to abolish the third-class medical certificate for many pilots who fly recreationally. Continue Reading →
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