Traffic at DuPage Airport (DPA) in Chicago quadrupled May 21 as a result of Temporary Flight Restrictions over the city of Chicago during the NATO conference. Officials at the general aviation facility said the of traffic “far exceeded” their expectations. “It speaks well for the airport that we were able to handle it without delays, […]
Air Zoo to host international art exhibit
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On June 3 the Air Zoo will unveil the 2012 American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) International Aerospace Art Exhibit. The exhibit will feature more than 50 pieces of aviation and space artwork, ranging from photographs, to paintings and sculptures. “The exhibit will include artwork from more than 30 world-renowned aviation and […]
In observance of Memorial Day
The Pulse of Aviation will not publish on Monday, May 28, as the General Aviation News offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. It will return to its regular schedule on Tuesday, May 29.
Pennsylvania House passes tax exemption
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed a bill, by a vote of 179 to 19, to exempt aircraft purchases and maintenance from the state’s 6% sales tax. This action, say supporters, will return jobs and competitiveness to the state’s aviation industry. Officials at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said they worked with the […]
Recreating Lindbergh’s flight — in an electric plane
Electric vehicle pioneer Chip Yates is making plans for an all-electric recreation of Charles Lindbergh’s famous trans-Atlantic flight in 1927. According to a report at Wired.com, Yates is betting that, like Lindbergh’s, his airplane will fly non-stop to Paris. He plans on flying at least as fast as Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, and for […]
Sporty’s Fly-In draws record crowds
Thanks in part to an ideal day for both flying and strolling around a beautiful general aviation airport, Sporty’s annual fly-in drew more than 1,000 attendees, arriving both by car and airplane. Approximately 200 aircraft arrived during the fly-in, making Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport one busy place on Saturday, May 19. Attractions included dozens of commercial […]
1940’s Ball at Boulder Airport
The 4th Annual 1940’s World War II Era Ball, featuring a Casablanca theme, will be held Saturday, June 16, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Boulder Airport in Colorado. The USO-style show will feature celebrity impersonators, including Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and The Andrews Sisters! The evening will also feature World War II planes, […]
What’s wrong with Cirrus pilots?
Despite all the safety features it has, from a glass cockpit to a whole airframe parachute, the Cirrus SR-22 has a higher fatal accident rate than most similar airplanes from other manufacturers. “Why, with every safety advantage, has this come to be true?” asks Richard Collins in his blog at Air Facts. “It can only […]
PALS offers fuel reimbursement to volunteer pilots
Patient AirLift Services (PALS), a charitable air transportation service, has officially started to reimburse volunteer pilots for the fuel costs related to charitable flights. PALS pilot Greg Zieba flew the first reimbursed flight from Farmingdale, N.Y.. to Newport News, Va., taking Blake Jones, a 4-year-old boy, and his Mom back home after he received treatment […]