The FAA has released a new video to help pilots prepare for the Aug. 15 implementation of the new “Climb Via” instruction for standard instrument departures (SIDs). Review the video here.
Countdown to WomenVenture 2012
What began as a one-time program in 2008 has now become a tradition at EAA AirVenture. WomenVenture is a way to gather like-minded women during AirVenture, exchange information, do some hangar talking, and informally match mentors with mentees. “WomenVenture has done an incredible job of increasing the visibility of women in Oshkosh,” says WAI President […]
‘Plane Talk’ nominated for Show of the Year award
The aviation online radio talk show “Plane Talk” has been nominated for the “Spreaker Show of the Year Award.” This is the first year of what is to be the annual Spreaker Web Radio Awards. Shows were nominated from four categories: Show of the Year, Music Show of the Year, Comedy Show of the Year, […]
Baker Aviation buys AeroMech
Baker Aviation Maintenance recently purchased AeroMech. As part of the agreement, Baker will now operate at two locations: Meacham International Airport (FTW) in Forth Worth, Texas, and Addison Airport (ADS), in Dallas. Originally a mobile maintenance company, AeroMech was best known for its aircraft inspection/repair work and superior product knowledge gained over a 28-year span. […]
In honor of Independence Day…
The Pulse of Aviation will not be published on Wednesday, July 4, as the General Aviation News offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The Pulse will return to your email boxes Thursday, July 5.
Guide to Flying with Guns and Ammo
The bloggers at LuckyGunner.com just put up an interesting post: A General Aviation Guide to Flying with Guns and Ammo. It gives you the legal and safety aspects of flying with weapons in a well-written, concise manner. There’s even a video that gives you the highlights. Check it out here.
Code of Conduct for UAS released
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has published the “Unmanned Aircraft System Operations Industry Code of Conduct,” a set of guidelines to provide those who design, test and operate UAS for public and civil use with recommendations for their safe, non-intrusive operation. Central to the “Code of Conduct” is the need for “safety, […]
Last ‘Spruce Goose’ crewmember passes away
John Hayes Glenn, the last crewmember of the one and only flight of the Hughes Hercules HK1, “Spruce Goose,” passed away June 20. He was 94. Glenn’s station was at the auxilary power unit at the aft starboard flight deck just in front of the right wing access hatch for the historic flight. Glenn was […]
A handful of Aces at Oakland museum
“A Handful of Aces,” a symposium discussion with four surviving World War II combat fighter pilots, will be held Saturday, July 7, at Oakland Aviation Museum at Oakland International Airport in California. Q&A session and autograph signing will follow the symposium, which is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: $35 per person (non-members); $25 […]