The FAA is taking a top-down look at the current general aviation airport system in the U.S. to better describe and explain the roles and functions these airports serve in their communities. The review, which began last fall, is focusing on infrastructure needs, according to FAA officials. In recent years, the FAA has conducted two […]
Another flying car in the works?
Scaled Composites, the Burt Rutan company that brought us SpaceShipOne, is now exploring potential development options for a twin-fuselage, hybrid-powered aircraft that could prove to be a practical solution to the long-held dream of a flying car, according to a report from Aviation Week, which notes: “Dubbed the Model 367 BiPod, the two-seat vehicle is […]
Metro State Flight team wins Loening Trophy
Metropolitan State College of Denver’s Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science was awarded the Loening Trophy, which recognizes the most outstanding all-around collegiate aviation program in the country. Metro State’s Precision Flight Team was awarded the Loening Trophy at the 2011 SAFECON (Safety andFlight Evaluation Conference) competition hosted by Ohio State University, May 16-21. The […]
Montana and the Sky newsletter online
The July edition of Montana and The Sky from the state’s Aeronautics Division is now online. Check out the story about the pilot who flies to the North Star…
Synthetic Vision added to WingX Pro7
Hilton Software has added Synthetic Vision to its flagship WingX Pro7 for iPad product. WingX Pro7’s new Synthetic Vision depicts 3D terrain using its high-resolution terrain database, obstacles using an obstacle database, and airport runways. Terrain and obstacles that are above or slightly below the airplane’s altitude are shaded red and yellow. Also displayed are […]
Piper’s first ‘Ready Set Fly’ owner to be at Oshkosh
Piper Aircraft will exhibit its product line and a mockup of its new PiperJet Altaire at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011, July 25-31. In addition, new Piper Archer owner and first Ready Set Fly pilot training participant Jon Roberts plans to attend the world’s largest gathering of general aviation enthusiasts to discuss his decision to learn […]
Congratulations Meg!
General Aviation News’ own Meg Godlewski recently renewed her Master CFI and Master GI accreditations. Godlewski is a four-time double Master and SAFE member. She is a flight and ground instructor at Crest Airpark (S36) as well as Clover Park Technical College and Safety In Motion. She is active in Women in Aviation as well […]
Kitfox flies with new Lycoming engine
Kitfox Aircraft has become one of the first aircraft manufacturers to fly Lycoming’s new O-233 powerplant. The Kitfox S7 Super Sport – now in test flights – features Lycoming’s new 115-horsepower O-233 with a Champion electronic ignition system. “We did not want to release information until we were sure we were ready,” said John McBean […]
Aspen to tweet from AirVenture’s North 40
Can’t make it to Oshkosh, but still want to be in the know about what’s going on at AirVenture’s North 40? You can follow Aspen Avionics on Twitter. Officials from Aspen Avionics, which hosts the North 40 Welcome Center, will be tweeting on their observations of what’s happening in the North 40, which, they say, […]