The Third Edition of the “VFR Flight Handbook” has been released. Author Anthony A. Repeta has gathered, condensed and organized material from FAA publications and other sources to create the handbook, with notes on aircraft operation and the rules, regulations, procedures (normal and emergency) for flying VFR in all classes of airspace. Regulatory information has been […]
New Asian air sports federation launches
The growth of general aviation in Asia, along with air sports, has led to the formation of the Air Sports Federation in Asia (ASFA). The new federation is the result of the merger of two smaller organizations — The Airsport Federation of Asia (AFA) and the Asian Air Sports Federation (AASF). The AFA and AASF […]
Wings Club to present Outstanding Aviator Award
NEW YORK — The Wings Club Foundation and International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) will present Heather Penney with the 2017 annual Outstanding Aviator Award. The presentation will take place during The Wings Club Foundation’s Annual Meeting March 29, 2017, at The Yale Club in New York City. Penney is recognized for her extraordinary service and bravery […]
A new pilot in the making
Arthur Billingsley sent in these photos of an introductory flight in his Cessna 310Q for Sullivan, 7, from KHEF (Manassas, VA). “Sullivan loved the experience and wants to become a pilot,” Arthur reports.
Baja Bush Pilots tour Central America
The Baja Bush Pilots, who say they literally wrote the book on flying in Mexico and Central America, recently completed CENAM 2017, a trip to Central America by private aircraft. The organization, which began in 1965 when Arnold Senterfitt mapped his first airport in Mexico, has been owned by Jack and Karen McCormick since 1996. The couple […]
No relief for airport forced to shut down when Trump visits his resort
The Associated Press is reporting that business at Lantana Airport, also known as West Palm Beach County Airport, won’t get any concessions from the Secret Service. The airport will have to close down each time President Donald Trump visits his Mar-a-Lago resort, despite efforts by GA advocacy groups and others. According to the AP report, […]
Pilot designs unique lake home
Officials at Schweiss Doors say just when you think you’ve seen it all, another customer comes to Schweiss Doors with a unique request. Retired airline pilot Gene Buboltz of Cold Spring, Minn., was looking for two unique hydraulic applications for his lake home. One door is disguised as a wall, allowing him to drive his ATV […]
STC awarded for anti-skid braking system on T-6
TULSA, Oklahoma — Advent Aircraft Systems has received an STC for its proprietary eABS anti-skid braking system for the Beechcraft Model 3000, which has the US military designation T-6 Texan II. STCs for other models are in the works, according to company officials. The STC approval follows a rigorous 20-month installation, testing and evaluation program […]
Companies form alliance for hybrid aircraft
DENVER — XTI Aircraft Company and Bye Aerospace have entered into an agreement to develop a hybrid/electric prototype of XTI’s TriFan vertical takeoff airplane. “We’re continuing with our plan,” said Robert J. LaBelle, XTI’s Chief Executive Officer, “but we’ve made two important changes. First, with the engineering expertise of the team at Bye Aerospace, this first […]