Governor Terry Branstad has issued a proclamation designating December as General Aviation Appreciation Month in Iowa. In the proclamation, the governor notes that general aviation airports play a critical role for citizens, businesses and travelers to the state. The document continues to state that general aviation activity in Iowa involves business aviation, air medical transport, […]
FAA resumes N number blocking
More than 1,000 aircraft owners have asked the FAA to block public dissemination of registration data since the agency announced restoration of the program Dec. 2, according to an AOPA.org report, which notes that all requests made under the former Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program remain in effect, and the FAA is accepting — […]
Hamilton Sundstrand employees receive FAA award
The FAA presented Hamilton Sundstrand employees James Shepley and Edward Moore with the Charles E. Taylor “Master Mechanic” Award for 50 years of aviation service at Hamilton Sundstrand. James Shepley, 80, and Edward Moore, 74, both repair technicians in Hamilton Sundstrand’s Customer Service organization, began working at Hamilton Sundstrand in 1957 and 1961 respectively. More […]
GA marketing company launched
Kandi Spangler recently launched Vertical Markets, a company specializing in marketing solutions for the business and general aviation industries. Spangler recently left Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) as vice president of marketing to start the new company.
Sporty’s offers fast track to first solo
No matter your ultimate goal, if you want to learn to fly, you have to solo. For most pilots, soloing an airplane is even more memorable than earning their license. Now, Sporty’s Pilot Shop has made this milestone even easier by offering a DVD course that includes everything a pilot needs to fly solo — […]
Happy Holidays!
The General Aviation News offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas. The Pulse of Aviation will return to your email boxes on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
Santa vs. the Air Force…
Columnist Ben Visser always finds the most interesting things online. He sent us these photos of a holiday display which features Santa, Rudolph and a US Air Force jet, which is in St. Michaels in Maryland. Internet buzz is that the folks who own the property always have eye-catching displays celebrating various holidays through the […]
Who will be the next FAA administrator?
Who will be the next head of the FAA? The Politico reports that acting administrator Michael Huerta will probably fill the post until after the election, quoting Illinois Congressman Jerry Costello, the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure’s aviation subcommittee: “I doubt that the Senate will approve any of President Obama’s nominees next year, […]
Model aeronautics Expo slated
World record holder and five-time NASA space shuttle pilot Robert “Hoot” Gibson is one of the high-profile speakers scheduled to attend the Academy of Model Aeronautics’ 14th annual AMA Expo Jan. 6-8, 2012, at the Ontario Convention Center in California. The NASA DROID (Dryden Remotely Operated Integrated Drone) and a 30-foot scale model of the […]