Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA), operator of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Willow Run Airport (YIP), has partnered with Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Office to grow, harvest and process bioenergy crops on airport-owned property. This strategic initiative — the first of its kind in the Midwest — represents WCAA’s commitment to sustainable aviation in […]
GA makes NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted’ list
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its new list of the 10 most critical transportation issues that need to be addressed to improve safety and save lives and GA figures prominently on the list. “The NTSB’s ability to influence transportation safety depends on our ability to communicate and advocate for changes,” said NTSB Chairman […]
Museum to raffle off vintage 172
Houston’s 1940 Air Terminal Museum at Hobby Airport will give away a vintage 1957 Cessna 172 in a live raffle drawing on July 16. The drawing will be the culmination of a year-long fundraiser and will be the museum’s fourth airplane give away. Museum president Drew Coats explained, “This raffle has turned into one of […]
Popular Rotorcraft Association slates convention
Gyroplanes, helicopters and autogyros, including other sport and GA aircraft, will gather at the Mentone Airport (C-92) in Indiana, Aug. 2-6 for the 49th Annual Convention of the Popular Rotorcraft Association. This is a rare opportunity to see these unique flying machines, talk to the pilots, builders, kit manufacturers, and see them fly, according to […]
Cowl Saver baffle seals debut
McFarlane Aviation Products has introduced its FAA-PMA approved Cowl Saver baffle seals for 172R and 172S Cessna aircraft. The low friction baffle seals address issues raised in Cessna Service Bulletin 08-53-01 with regards to cowl and firewall cracking due to vibration transfer, according to company officials. Other advantages of the patent pending product are easier […]
‘The Flying Piano Roll Man’ now available
Now available is “The Flying Piano Roll Man,” the memoirs of “Hi Babit,” a piano roll maker, a pilot, and an inventor. Now 93, Babit tells the story of his life from birth until present. The Flying Piano Roll Man divides the author’s life into four time spans: 1917–1930, 1931–1940, 1941–1945, and 1946 – to […]
Aircraft Spruce stocks the Pig
Aircraft Spruce has added the New Pig product line to its inventory of products. In 1985, New Pig invented the original PIG Absorbent Sock, changing how factories and shops handle leaks and spills. Today, PIG Absorbents, made in the U.S.A, are used to clean up, control and contain spills and splatters of vehicle fluids anywhere […]
Guardian Flight Plans debut
Guardian Mobility now offers Guardian Flight Plans (GFPs), bundles of airtime and data services, including Automated Flight Following (AFF), data communications and “back-office” applications (mapping, exceedances, data management, etc.) as a way for operators to easily manage their monthly costs. These bundles come in a variety of combinations at fixed monthly prices a lower “per […]
Air Race Classic team hits turbulence
GAN contributing writer Amelia Reiheld is participating in the Air Race Classic with partner Linda Keller. Unfortunately, the pair have run into some mechanical issues deep in the heart of Texas. Here’s their latest blog post: Gusty hot wind and remarkable hospitality are the things that will stick in our minds about today’s adventures so […]