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 →
Around the world solo in a Bluebird
Posted on December 8th, 2013 by Dennis Parks
Born Mildred Mary Petre in November 1895, the Hon. Mrs Victor Bruce made her name during the 1920s and ’30s as a record breaker on land, sea and in the air. She first came to notice by way of several... Continue Reading →
Thunderbirds plan Oshkosh appearance
Posted on December 8th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, one of the world’s premier military jet teams, has scheduled an appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as part of its 2014 flying schedule. EAA AirVenture 2014, the 62nd annual... Continue Reading →
Brad Pitt buys Spitfire
Posted on December 7th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The New York Daily News is reporting that actor Brad Pitt has bought a World War II-era Spitfire (like the one pictured above). According to the story, the 49-year-old actor was so inspired by his latest movie, the World War... Continue Reading →
‘Plane Talk’ now on iNetRadio
Posted on December 7th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
‘Plane Talk,’ an online aviation talk show from the founders of IMC Club International, is now available on iNetRadio. Continue Reading →
Stallion 51′s Lee Lauderback inducted into EAA Warbird Hall of Fame
Posted on December 7th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Lee Lauderback of Stallion 51 at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida, was recently inducted into the EAA Warbird Hall of Fame earlier this month. Continue Reading →
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