LoPresti Aviation and Lockwood Aviation Repair have teamed to offer two Rotax engine classes that will be held at the LoPresti facility at the Sebastian Airport (X26) in Florida. An Engine Operation and Service Course will be held Oct. 6-7, which will cover engine systems basics, operational issues, routine service, and inspections, including the condition […]
‘Montana & The Sky’ now online
Now online is the latest issue of Montana & The Sky, a newsletter from the Montana Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division.
Veteran’s Day extravaganza set for Flabob
On Saturday, Nov. 12 the sky over Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif., will be active with fly-bys and fly-ins intended to honor America’s Veterans. Participants will be arriving or saluting veterans in warbirds, homebuilts, antiques, classics and modern general aviation aircraft. More than 6,000 people and 100 aircraft are expected to crowd the ramp […]
ASA’s 2012 Catalog now available
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) has released its 2012 catalog. ASA’s annual catalog is the company’s primary tool to inform the aviation community of product descriptions, part numbers and pricing for the complete product line, company officials said. The product line consists of textbooks for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians, test preparation books and […]
FAA committee tasked with modernizing rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has formed a Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), tasked with modernizing the design and manufacturing rules for entry-level, certified airplanes. The streamlined regulations are expected to ultimately result in lower costs for entry-level, certified airplanes and growth opportunities for the existing Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) manufacturers, while […]
Meet the Plane Janes
The folks at the Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York must be a hoot to hang out with, if their videos on YouTube are any indication. Every year, the club produces a fundraising calendar and, while last year’s “Pilots Without Pants” was a hit, club members decided that to be fair the calendar should […]
Three dead in weekend air show accidents
It was a tragic weekend for air shows as three fatal accidents occurred, killing a wingwalker and solo aerobatics performer in the U.S. and a member of the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows at a show in England, according to an AVweb report.
‘General Aviation Month’ proclaimed in Virginia
Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell has proclaimed August “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” General aviation generates $728 million in economic impact annually, and supports 5,155 jobs, in the Old Dominion State. Selena Shilad, executive director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America, said, “Governor McDonnell understands the essential role that general aviation plays in the economy of […]
Flight school accreditation program launches
The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has launched its flight school accreditation program. The purpose of flight school accreditation is to maintain the highest standard for flight schools with respect to industry business practices and professionalism, according to officials. “For the first time in the history of flight training, flight schools will be […]