The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) reports that the FAA officially activated Trigger Gap with a permanent location identifier on Sept. 19, 2017. Trigger Gap, (17A) is a new recreational airstrip in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. It lies on lands managed by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) above the Kings River. “The RAF enabled this […]
DeLand Showcase prepares for takeoff
The second annual DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase will take place Nov. 2-4, 2017, at DeLand Municipal Airport (KDED) in Florida. This year’s show will mimic the inaugural show in design, layout, daily schedule, and hospitality. But most important, the mission will remain the same: Committed to Sport Aviation, according to organizers. “As we work to […]
Thrush launches flight training programs
ALBANY, Georgia — There is an additional parking space being occupied at the already busy Thrush Aircraft factory, as Robert Garrett has joined the company as director of training. Garrett, a veteran of the ag aviation industry, will oversee Thrush’s new factory-based ag aviation flight and maintenance training programs. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in […]
Airplanes in Alaska
Hayman Tam, one of General Aviation News’ writers and photographers, recently returned from a trip to Alaska. “I just happened to take a ‘few’ airplane photos,” he reports. Translation: He took thousands. Here is just a sample of those photos. Look for much more in an upcoming post and in the print edition of General […]
Video: What’s it like to own a Cessna 310Q?
The PreBuyGuys recently interviewed Arthur Billingsley, a frequent contributor to General Aviation News, about what it’s like to own, fly, maintain, and manage his 1974 Cessna 310Q. Arthur gives the inside scoop on aircraft ownership from aircraft ownership costs, aircraft maintenance, pilot training, great tips for every aircraft owner, and more. There’s two companion videos, […]
Hurricane relief from California to Florida
Van Nuys Airport (VNY), Pegasus Elite Aviation, and the Van Nuys Airport Association have kicked off a collection drive to deliver needed items to the victims of hurricane-affected areas in Daytona Beach, Florida. The collection drive runs through Monday, Oct. 9. To ensure that the items collected are those most needed, Van Nuys Airport staff […]
UND launches $1.5 million scholarship endowment to recruit future pilots
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — In response to the growing pilot shortage, the University of North Dakota (UND) has established a $1.5 million scholarship endowment for high achieving students to earn their wings. The endowment was made possible by matching $500,000 contributions from the non-profit UND Aerospace Foundation, UND Promise Scholarship Program, and James C. Ray […]
Despite Harvey, Wings Over Houston takes to the skies Oct. 21-22
Despite the damage wrought by Hurricane Harvey, the 33rd annual Wings Over Houston air show is still a go. The show will be held Oct. 21-22, 2017, at Ellington Airport (KEFD). Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation to the Houston Food Bank as it continues to provide disaster relief to people affected by […]
Astronics Max-Viz hits milestone
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Astronics Max-Viz reports that more than 2,500 of its Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) have now been installed in rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. Of the 2,500 installed systems, approximately 60% are on fixed-wing general aviation aircraft and 40% are operating on helicopters. “Astronics Max-Viz is thrilled to pass this milestone and anticipates […]