Comp Air Inc. announced Aug. 28 that it would give away new Chevy Aveos to buyers of selected models of its airplanes.The first taker called three days later, according to Ron Lueck, owner of the Merritt Island, Fla.-based company. “He called from Miami and said he wanted to be the first,” Lueck said, “and he […]
User fees: to be or not be be?
Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) says he won’t let user fees be imposed on general aviation by the FAA. “We’re not going to allow that to happen,” Inhofe stated flatly during an interview at Oshkosh. Although other U.S. Senators hold pilot licenses, Inhofe says he’s the only active pilot currently in the Senate, with the emphasis […]
Fly Girl meets the next generation
“Hey, you want to meet a WASP?” The answer was a resounding yes from students involved in one of the many Aviation Career Education programs that visited AirVenture. While in the warbird area they had the opportunity to meet WASP Marty Wyall, class of 44-10. “Fly Girl is painted just like the ones we flew […]
A flying coffin?
During World War II several aircraft were given the nickname The Flying Coffin. American soldiers referred to the CG-4A glider as the Flying Coffin not because it was inherently dangerous, but because several of the 15 companies that built them for Uncle Sam also were coffin manufacturers. The gliders were, after all, mostly made from […]
Long-time GA pilot tells security officials to answer questions
U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.), a long-time general aviation pilot, says the FAA “must justify continuance of the Washington, D.C., ADIZ” before his Environment and Public Works Committee will reauthorize it. Inhofe told a gathering at AirVenture that he has called a Sept. 12 meeting which top FAA, Defense Department, Department of Homeland Security […]
LoPresti Fury to be built in New Mexico
“It’s been a long time coming,” said Curt LoPresti, “but we are delighted to announce that a location for the Fury factory has been selected.” The late Roy LoPresti, whose motto was “Life is short. Fly fast,” designed, engineered and built what he thought was the perfect airplane. He called it the Fury. When the […]
Eclipse gets pioneer VLJ certification
“I have what may be the most significant piece of paper in America today,” said FAA Administrator Marion Blakey to Eclipse Aviation President and CEO Vern Raburn at this year’s AirVenture. “It opens the way wide for the next generation in aviation.” That piece of paper was the provisional type certificate for the Eclipse 500. […]
Klein Tools introduces Multi-Pocket Tool Totes
Klein Tools recently expanded its Tool Tote line with two new multi-pocket tote bags – a 17-pocket Tool Tote with a shoulder strap and a seven-pocket Tool Tote. Constructed of rugged, 600 x 300 denier polyester, the new bags are designed to withstand wear and tear. They also are water-resistant to avoid the buildup of […]
Pacific Coast Avionics to support Glasair quick-build program
Pacific Coast Avionics has reached an agreement with Glasair Aviation LLC to support the new Glasair Sportsman “Two Weeks To Taxi” Program through the design and fabrication of optional kit panels. Under the program, customers for the Glasair Sportsman aircraft will come to the factory for an intense two-week period of aircraft kit assembly with […]