“Lead in paint has been a well known public health problem for decades and that product was banned decades ago. No news about that,” said John Ryan, a reporter for Seattle’s KUOW, when I asked why his story focused on avgas rather than the “much bigger threat” of lead paint. “I think most people outside […]
Ground school, AirVenture camp scholarships available
For the sixth year running, the Cascade Warbirds is accepting scholarship applications. This year, students can apply for either Private Pilot Ground School and Introduction Flights or a trip to EAA AirVenture Aviation Camp 2012 to be held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with Galvin Flight Service at Boeing Field, Seattle, and with Avian Flight Center at the […]
‘Crumbling paint a bigger threat’ than leaded avgas
“More lead goes into the air here at Boeing Field than anywhere else in Washington state,” says KUOW’s John Ryan reporting from Ruby Chow Park under the flight path of Seattle’s Boeing Field (BFI). In his story on KUOW titled, “Flying The Leaded Skies: Small Planes Still Pour Lead Into America’s Air,” Ryan takes us […]
NATA’s O’Toole promoted to comptroller
Alexandria, VA – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has promoted Johanna O’Toole to comptroller. O’Toole, who has been with NATA since 1998, previously served as director, administration & financial services. “We are thrilled to promote Johanna to the position of comptroller,” stated NATA President and CEO James K. Coyne. “As comptroller, Johanna will lead […]
ASA adds second iPad kneeboard
ASA adds a second iPad kneeboard ($29.95) to its line. The new iPad case and kneeboard helps pilots protect and use their iPad in flight and on the ground. The elastic strap secures the case to the pilot’s leg for in-flight use. The plastic cover keeps the iPad screen safe while maintaining full viewing and […]
Airport hopes to attract tenants with rebate program
Lexington, NC – The Davidson County Airport Authority is offering a new fuel rebate to tenants at the Davidson County Airport. The program will be tracked by the airport’s FBO operator, Fly High Lexington and is based on annual fuel consumption. “Basically the more fuel a base tenant pumps during the year, the higher the […]
Transportation Trust Fund fact sheets
The Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) is not the only trust fund facing current and future financial challenges. Taxpayers for Common Sense has created a fact sheet regarding the AATF as well as the Highway, Inland Waterway and Harbor Maintenance trust funds. Read it here.
EagleMed opens at Greenville airport
Greenville, S.C. — “Until now, people in the Upstate of South Carolina who needed emergency long distance critical care air ambulance service had to wait for a plane out of Charlotte, N.C. or Gwinnett, G.A.,” according to David Ellis, Program Manager, of EagleMed South Carolina. “Often these planes were already booked and some aren’t available 24 […]
WingX adds iPhone, Zaon, AvConnect support
San Jose, CA – Hilton Software‘s WingX Pro7 Version 6.1 now supports the iPhone to include its 3D Synthetic Vision and optional AHRS integration. Enhancements include new pinch-to-zoom and swipe-to-pitch capabilities that provide a pilot with look-around ability and a new Birds Eye View mode enabling pilots to get an expansive 3D terrain view. Support […]