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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by

The Pulse of Aviation will not be published on Thursday, Nov. 28, as the General Aviation News offices are closed for Thanksgiving. It will return to your email boxes on Friday, Nov. 29. Hope everyone enjoys their holiday! Please share: Continue Reading →

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A pilot report from the Philippines

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by

By DAVE FORNEY On Nov. 22, Dave Forney, a Mission Aviation Fellowship pilot/mechanic serving in Kalimantan, Indonesia, took these photos and filed this report from the Philippines, where he is assisting in the relief efforts: “Yesterday I went out on... Continue Reading →

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Bringing aid to the Philippines

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by

CUYO, Philippines — Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and New Tribes Mission (NTM) are working hand-in-hand to deliver food, clean water, and other critical aid to remote island communities of the Philippines in desperate need following Typhoon Haiyan. The missionary organizations... Continue Reading →

Public Benefit Flying Awards presented

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by

The National Aeronautic Association, in partnership with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, recently presented the 2013 National Public Benefit Flying Awards. Continue Reading →

Airports contribute $11 billion to Missouri economy

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by

A recent study by the Missouri Department of Transportation revealed that 108 of the airports it helps support contribute 100,621 jobs with a payroll of $3.1 billion to the Missouri economy. When all economic activities are considered, total annual economic... Continue Reading →

Mountain Aviation mechanic Don McCarty awarded FAA Charles Taylor Award

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by

DENVER — Don McCarty, Master Aviation Mechanic with Mountain Aviation, a private jet charter and aircraft management company, was recently awarded the FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award honoring 50 years of service in the aviation maintenance field. Continue Reading →

Avgas ‘lifeblood’ of GA, AOPA officials tell caucus

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

Avgas is the lifeblood of general aviation and must remain available while the industry develops a safe, affordable alternative, officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) told members of the Senate General Aviation Caucus during a Nov. 21... Continue Reading →

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FreeFlight Systems launches ADS-B University

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems has launched its online ADS-B University, a series of seven video briefings that give pilots, aircraft owners, fleet operators, aviation professionals and others interested in the future of air travel a practical understanding of how... Continue Reading →

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Flight Design airframe donated to college

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

Stanton Sport Aviation, a regional distributor for Flight Design in Minneapolis/St. Paul, recently donated a light-sport airframe to Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Continue Reading →

Calendar to help raise funds for play area at TIW

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

With the help of grants and fundraising, the Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Washington state will soon have a play area. According to a report at Gateline.com, a tower structure play and observation area will be built at the airport,... Continue Reading →