Doman joins Hillsboro Aviation
Posted on December 3rd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Hillsboro Aviation has tapped John Doman, former vice president of worldwide propeller aircraft sales for Cessna, to join its management team. Doman’s new position is director of business development for Hillsboro Aviation’s sales and service division. Continue Reading →
Scud run kills two
Posted on December 3rd, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: St. Ignace, Mich. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot took off from an airport on the mainland with the intention to drop a passenger off on an island located about five miles off... Continue Reading →
Doin’ the bureaucratic boogaloo
Posted on December 2nd, 2013 by Jamie Beckett
Let’s try a thought experiment together, just you and me. First, we’ll set the scene. You own a company. A big company with thousands of employees, a budget big enough to choke a team of Clydesdales, and a customer base... Continue Reading →
Pittsfield Municipal Airport cuts ribbon on new runway
Posted on December 2nd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Pittsfield Municipal Airport (KPSF) in Western Massachusetts officially cut the ribbon on its extended Runway 8-26, a $22.5-million project a long time in the making. Continue Reading →
New aviation caucus formed in Washington State legislature
Posted on December 2nd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A state general aviation caucus was formally launched in the Washington legislature on Nov. 22 by state Sen. Jim Honeyford (R-Sunnyside). Continue Reading →
Piper slates fly-in for potential buyers
Posted on December 2nd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft is inviting potential buyers for a fly-in Saturday, Dec. 7, at the company’s headquarters. Continue Reading →
Website prepares to again track Santa’s epic flight
Posted on December 2nd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) are once again teaming up to track Santa’s Christmas Eve trek across the globe. Beginning Dec. 24 at 2:01 a.m. EST, visitors to the NORAD Tracks Santa site... Continue Reading →
FltPlan offers free Weight & Balance program
Posted on December 2nd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
FltPlan is now offering its free Weight & Balance program via its website and mobile apps for more than 400 various makes and models of aircraft now in its database. Since the program was launched 18 months ago, pilots have... Continue Reading →
Sport Picker 3 debuts
Posted on December 2nd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Sport Picker-3 is a new, single wheel tow bar from PICKER Tug and Towbar. Continue Reading →
Test flight ends in crash
Posted on December 2nd, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Wittman Tailwind. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Fulton, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was also the builder of the experimental aircraft, was making the flight to become more familiar with the plane in order to complete the required... Continue Reading →
Aviation fuels publishing company
Posted on December 1st, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
By BILL WALKER Atlantis Productions, a book and video publisher, fills a significant niche for those with an interest in lighter than air craft. The firm is the creation and life work of aviation enthusiasts Richard and Deborah Van Treuren. Continue Reading →
Book Review: Red Redmond and the Great Plane Adventure
Posted on December 1st, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Is there an airplane trip with a young child in your future? You may want to get a copy of “Red Redmond and the Great Plane Adventure,” a picture book written by private pilot Earl M. Furfine. Continue Reading →
President signs Small Plane Revitalization Act
Posted on December 1st, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
On Nov. 27, President Barack Obama signed into law the Small Plane Revitalization Act, a bill that requires the FAA to adopt new certification regulations that should reduce the cost of aircraft and avionics upgrades. Continue Reading →
Gorak inducted into Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Posted on November 30th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The National Association of Flight Instructors recently honored Gregory G. Gorak as the 25th inductee into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame. Continue Reading →
Receive $5 off with a toy donation at Fantasy of Flight
Posted on November 30th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
POLK CITY, Florida — Fantasy of Flight is offering visitors who donate an unwrapped toy $5 off of full-priced admission for each donation through Dec. 15. The toy drive will benefit Toys for Tots of Polk County. Every person in... Continue Reading →
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