FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —VisionSafe has named Banyan Air Service an Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) Sales and Service Center for the Southeast United States. EVAS is an FAA tested and certified system available for all turboprop and jet aircraft that displaces smoke, enabling pilots to see the flight path and instruments during an emergency. The […]
Innovations: Let there be light
North Carolina pilot Chip Davis used to struggle in the dark to get the towbar on the nosegear of his C172A, so he came up with his own solution. He started by noting that the collapsible towbar for Cessna, Beech, Piper, and many tailwheel aircraft has a T-handle made of 3/4-inch tubing. “A single AAA-cell […]
Aviation Innovations
We recently put out a call to our readers and advertisers for their Aviation Innovations, asking them for their innovative ideas to make flying easier and more fun. The response was overwhelming. Starting today, we’ll present some of these innovations. We hope that you’ll find them as interesting as we did. Let us know about […]
City officials in Virginia recognize value of general aviation
The Alliance for Aviation Across America is reporting that mayors and city officials from 12 communities across Virginia have recognized the importance of general aviation to their towns and communities. A letter sent to President Obama specifically cites the harm that a proposed $100-per-flight “user fee” tax would cause on businesses, farms, and non-profit organizations […]
NJ teen earns driver’s permit, soloes on same day
Josh Eichel earned his learner’s permit to drive a car and flew his first solo on the same day in November at Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM). According to a story in the News-Transcript, the Marlboro, N.J., teenager, who had been working toward the solo flight since 8th grade, noted that his Mom thinks flying is […]
AAR recruiting A&Ps
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL — AAR has job openings for 70 aircraft mechanics at its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) station in Duluth, Minn., and is expanding recruitment to the Twin Cities with a job fair on Jan. 23. From 1 to 7 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America, AAR recruiters will be […]
Bristell names US Aviation authorized service facility
Bristell USA has appointed US Aviation at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas to provide Factory Authorized Service for the Bristell Light-Sport Aircraft. US Aviation have been a Rotax Service Center for many years with six Rotax trained, full time A&Ps on staff. “Bristell audited the US Aviation facility and found the capability requirements and the […]
GA accidents fall slightly in 2011
According to just-released statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board, there was a slight drop in general aviation fatalities in 2011. The total number of deaths in aviation increased from 476 to 494 in 2011, with about 90% involving fatalities in general aviation, according to NTSB officials. Although general aviation fatalities account for the majority […]
Sebring LSA Expo takes off
The Sebing U.S. Sport Aviation Expo — considered the premiere Light-Sport Aircraft show in the country — takes off today, Jan. 17, and runs through Jan. 20. The show continues to get bigger and better each year. Look for a full recap of all the happenings at the show in posts to come, as well […]