Poor visbility, poor decisions
Posted on March 12th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Goble, Ore. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A CFI and pilot receiving instruction were on a flight in an area of light rain, fog, and overcast ceilings. The airplane entered a hilly area during a... Continue Reading →
Aviation saves the day… again
Posted on March 11th, 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 →
Bill to eliminate medicals for more pilots introduced in Senate
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three members of the U.S. Senate introduced a bill Tuesday, March 11, which mirrors one introduced in the House of Representatives last December, which would eliminate the medical requirement for non-commercial pilots flying day VFR below 14,000... Continue Reading →
SOP readies for the U.S. Open — and beyond
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
CARTHAGE, N.C. – The Moore County Airport (SOP) recently completed an extensive renovation and expansion program. Projects include the expansion of the aircraft apron areas to accommodate additional parking areas for arriving aircraft, the construction of additional hangars for privately... Continue Reading →
North Dakota Governor Declares March ‘Aviation Month’
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has declared March as “Aviation Month.” Aviation contributes over $1.6 billion annually to North Dakota’s economy. To view the proclamation, click here. Continue Reading →
Mobile FliteDeck VFR Version 1.3 launched
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Jeppesen has introduce new capabilities and European coverage areas for Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR. Continue Reading →
KACK partners with World Fuel Services Network again
Posted on March 11th, 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 →
WomenVenture to return to Oshkosh
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The annual WomenVenture gathering, designed to encourage and inspire women in aviation and those who want to fly, will welcome hundreds of female aviators on Wednesday, July 30, during the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh... Continue Reading →
Hartzell’s Bantam propeller approved for diesel-Powered Skyhawks
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
The FAA has awarded Hartzell Propeller a Supplemental Type Certificate to install the company’s recently type certified high performance Bantam series three-blade propeller on diesel-powered Cessna Skyhawk aircraft. Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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