Frasca integrates Garmin’s GTN 650 into sims
Posted on April 17th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Frasca International recently delivered flight training devices (FTDs) with Garmin GTN 650 avionics. Continue Reading →
Tennessee law firm expands practice with focus on UAS
Posted on April 17th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
NASHVILLE — Bone McAllester Norton has expanded its Entrepreneurial and Emerging Business Law practice group to include legal services in the area of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. Continue Reading →
New video help pilots make decisions on Cirrus aircraft for sale
Posted on April 17th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Innovation Aircraft Sales operator Jeff Baber has created a video series to assist those looking to buy a Cirrus aircraft for sale. Continue Reading →
Low-altitude manuever kills three
Posted on April 17th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 185. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Blanding, Utah. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was accompanied by his father and his flight instructor, who was very experienced in mountain flying and familiar with the local canyon areas. Continue Reading →
Confusion surrounds Motor octane rating
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by Ben Visser
Earlier this year I gave several state IA renewal seminars. I always enjoy these because I get to greet many old friends and find out what is going on in the industry. I also get a lot of excellent information from... Continue Reading →
Jetmobile debuts at SUN ‘n FUN
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
So just what does a 747 captain think about while he’s flying over the ocean? If you are Paul Holmes, you’re thinking, “That number one engine would look really good on wheels.” After a lot of scribbles on bar napkins... Continue Reading →
Organizations call on FAA to expedite UAS rulemaking
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) have joined 31 other organizations to send a letter to the FAA encouraging the agency to expedite the rulemaking process for unmanned... Continue Reading →
Flying with Diabetes fly-in planned
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
A Flying With Diabetes weekend is planned for July 26-27 at Council Bluffs Airport (KCBF) in Iowa. Continue Reading →
Able Flight awards nine new scholarships
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
It’s a record setting year for Able Flight with nine new scholarships awarded to date. Six of the recipients will soon begin their training at Purdue University’s Department of Aviation Technology, one has completed a career training course, and two... Continue Reading →
Oklahoma governor extends aerospace industry tax credits
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed into law a bill extending tax incentives until 2018 to new engineers ,as well as their employers, in Oklahoma’s aerospace industry. Continue Reading →
TAS launches turbine sales division
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
TAS Aircraft Sales has launched a turbine aircraft sales division, which will offer a range of aircraft brokerage and acquisition services, specifically aimed at helping owners of high-performance piston aircraft, such as the Cirrus SR22, and the transition into light turbine aircraft, such... Continue Reading →
InReach Explorer debuts
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
DeLorme has announced the upcoming launch of its newest product, inReach Explorer, incorporating a new range of navigation functions. The latest generation of inReach will be available in stores in early May. Continue Reading →
Prepware apps for Windows released
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
New from ASA are Prepware Apps that provide study and test tools for FAA Knowledge Exams on your desktop/laptop computers or your Windows phone or tablet device. Continue Reading →
Failure to use checklist leads to accident
Posted on April 16th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot intended to depart for a solo flight to the local practice area. Continue Reading →
For Sale: 1945 J-3, 518 TT
Posted on April 15th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
“1945 J-3 Cub, 518 hours. 501-337-9939. aviationjdj@yahoo.com. $42,000.” That’s the ad as it appears in our classified section. 518 hours? Really. I called Tom Sabus, who placed the ad via mail, for a little more information. Continue Reading →
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