ISM crosswind runway to close for reconstruction
Posted on December 10th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida will close crosswind runway 06/24 around Jan. 2, 2014, for approximately 120 days. The runway will be undergoing major reconstruction during that time and is not expected to reopen until the planned work is... Continue Reading →
Congressional priorities force changes to club’s On-Air Summit
Posted on December 10th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Due to a change in the United States Congress schedule, both houses are now scheduled to be in session on Monday, Dec. 16, forcing the Wichita Aero Club to revise its plans for the annual On-Air Summit. Instead of members... Continue Reading →
Merger helps company expand into aviation business
Posted on December 10th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Valin Corp., a provider of process control and automation solutions to the technology, energy, life sciences, natural resources and transportation markets, has merged with Lang Engineering Equipment Co. The merger adds an expanded selection of pumps,... Continue Reading →
LGB businesses hosts Veterans Airlift Command fundraiser
Posted on December 10th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Aeroplex Aviation, in partnership with Signature Flight Support, will host a holiday fundraiser Dec. 11 at the Long Beach Airport (LGB) to benefit Veterans Airlift Command, a nonprofit organization that provides free air transportation to wounded... Continue Reading →
Gear collapses on rollout
Posted on December 10th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Seminole. Injuries: None. Location: Lawrenceville, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: A CFI and pilot receiving instruction were practicing power-off stalls. While configuring the airplane, the pilots noted that after selecting the gear down position there was an unsafe gear... Continue Reading →
That’s just my opinion, I could be wrong…
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by Jamie Beckett
Dennis Miller, the comedian, social commentator, and all around intellectual bon vivant, once had a popular cable program that was famous for two things. His guests were encouraged to disagree without becoming disagreeable. There was no shouting on Miller’s show,... Continue Reading →
Warren Airport adds mogas
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by Kent Misegades
While pilots in much of the country suffer under the high cost of avgas, flyers in northeastern Ohio can now save money by using mogas that has recently become available at the Warren-Skeets Airport (62D). Continue Reading →
Zenith CH750 flies with Rotax 912iS
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A STOL CH750 has become the first Zenith kit aircraft in North America to fly with the new Rotax 912iS engine. Continue Reading →
Ohio conducts UAS study
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A study set to be completed early next year in Ohio will serve as a national model for integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the national airspace. Continue Reading →
PilotWorkshops.com celebrates 10,000th WINGS course completion
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
PilotWorkshops.com reports that the FAA has now issued over 10,000 WINGS course completion credits for its online pilot proficiency training courses. Continue Reading →
Embry-Riddle students given WAI memberships
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Female students at both campuses of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have been given a one-year membership in Women in Aviation, International. Students at both the Prescott, Arizona, campus and the Daytona Beach, Florida, campus are now full WAI members. The 1,372... Continue Reading →
Ross Aviation acquires BTR FBO
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Ross Aviation has acquired the Louisiana Aircraft FBO at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Continue Reading →
Sebring International Raceway will again be site of Expo camping
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
If you are going to the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, next month, you’ll find camping facilities at the adjacent Sebring International Raceway. Continue Reading →
Sporty’s redesigns Flight Gear Collection for modern pilots
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
With carrying heavy chart binders a thing of the past, pilots now need a bag to protect their iPads and ANR headsets while providing space for charging cords and other electronic accessories. That’s why Sporty’s redesigned its Flight Gear line... Continue Reading →
Wing fails in flight
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 5 Fatal. Location: Bryan, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The instrument-rated private pilot and four passengers were flying on a cross-country flight in IFR conditions. The airplane was in cruise flight at an altitude of 8,000... Continue Reading →
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