Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire has declared June 2012 as General Aviation (GA) Appreciation Month in the state. Her proclamation was the second such recognition of general aviation by state officials since the start of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, which is the joint effort launched by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and […]
Work begins on VNY’s Propeller Park
This week, pilots and business owners gathered to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world. According to a report from Flying magazine, a 32-acre section of the airport is being specifically dedicated to propeller airplanes in an […]
Antivirus software pioneer John McAfee’s flying haven to be auctioned off
The Sky Gypsy Café, a sport flying haven created by anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee at Amigos Del Cielo, an airpark in Rodeo, New Mexico, will be auctioned off beginning June 25. Bidders can bid onsite or online, according to a story at AvStop.com. The property includes the Sky Gypsy Café, the Galaxy Theater, a small […]
iPad in Flight course released
Flying Like The Pros has released a new online course “iPad in Flight,” the first of three iPad courses the company plans to release over the next few weeks. The courses are led by 2010 National Flight Instructor of the Year Jeffrey Robert Moss “MossY” and CFI Toréa Rodriguez. Rodriguez is currently the COO of […]
Lakeland Aero Club opens
Gulf Coast Avionics President Rick Garcia has a new venture: He’s founded the Lakeland Aero Club at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL), the home of the SUN ’n FUN annual Fly-In and Gulf Coast Avionics. The club is a collaborative effort of professional aviators, pilots and students from the Central Florida Aviation Academy, which is also […]
Final agenda for NTSB GA Safety Forum released
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today released the final agenda for its forum on General Aviation Safety: Climbing to the Next Level, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 19-20. Representatives from government, industry and academia will serve as panelists during the forum and will discuss safety topics, including pilot training and […]
Cessna 120-140 Association slates convention
The 37th Annual Convention of the International Cessna 120-140 Association will be held at Ryan Field in Tucson, Ariz., from Oct. 17 through Oct. 21. Accommodations will be at the new Casino Del Sol in Tucson. Cessna 120/140 owners, pilots and enthusiasts are invited to participate in the festivities, according to organizers. Activities planned for […]
Upgrade released for inReach
DeLorme has released an upgrade for its inReach two-way satellite communicators. inReach users can download the latest firmware version to their inReach devices at no cost. Product improvements and enhancements in the new release include extended battery life and recharging options. In addition, the newly-updated Earthmate app enables world topographic map downloads. Introduced to the […]
AOPA now accepting applications for scholarships
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is now accepting applications for three $5,000 flight training scholarships to be awarded at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Palm Springs Oct. 11-13. Student pilots working toward an initial sport, recreational, or private pilot certificate may apply online for the ASA Flight Training Scholarship, Jeppesen Flight Training Scholarship, and […]