WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the general aviation industry girds itself for the upcoming reauthorization of the FAA, eight alphabet groups joined forces to commission a study to show exactly what GA contributes to the U.S. economy.
Using data from 2013, the study, released Feb. 11, shows that GA supports 1.1 million jobs in the U.S., while contributing $219 billion in total economic output. [Read more…]
Russian company PP Zvezda has patented a lightweight ejection seat for general aviation aircraft. According to a report from FlightGlobal, the device is activated by high pressure air from a cylinder directed into a metal telescopic ram integrated with the seat. The system releases to eject the cockpit canopy, then pushes the seat upward, the ram extending out into the slipstream, until the seat and its occupant is clear of the plane. Then a parachute automatically deploys.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association electronic flight instructor refresher course (eFIRC) provides a customized way for flight instructors to fulfill their currency requirement by offering 13 electives —including new seaplane and helicopter elements. [Read more…]
Brad Hatt has launched Hatt & Associates, an independently-owned global aircraft sales business. [Read more…]
A fly-over of Washington, D.C., by a diverse array of World War II aircraft is planned for May 8 in honor of the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. [Read more…]
A group of pilots are raising money to build a public observation area at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport (KIKW) in Midland, Mich., in hopes that the Midland Community Aviation Discovery Area will help more people feel welcome at the general aviation airport. According to a report from the Midland Daily News, the park-like setting would include an airplane body, tables, a shaded area and display boards that focus on aviation themes, the physics of flight, the airport’s layout, aviation communication, airport history and aviation facts. A website is expected to be created to supplement the information.
Jet Aviation Nassau, which opened its doors at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 1, held a grand opening celebration Jan. 23 with about 200 local pilots, politicians, embassy and consular officials and others. [Read more…]
NEW YORK — The Wings Club has merged with The Wings Club Scholarship Fund, creating The Wings Club Foundation. [Read more…]
The FAA published a technical correction in the Federal Register Feb. 9 that allows future installations of ADS-B out equipment to meet performance standards of the appropriate Technical Standard Order (TSO) specifications without meeting the complete TSO requirements. [Read more…]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Air+Space Academy is establishing the national headquarters for the program in the Hangar 7 complex at historic Bowman Field (KLOU). [Read more…]