What do you think about NextGen — the Next Generation Air Transportation System — and its impact on general aviation pilots? Think it’s the best thing to happen to flying in a while? Or is it just more government-mandated expense to keep airborne? Do you plan to take advantage of the services offered through NextGen? […]
FAA reverses stance on maintenance duty time limitations
In a victory for the aviation industry, the FAA recently withdrew its legal interpretation of maintenance duty time limitations. The agency reversed course on its May 18, 2010, legal interpretation meant to clarify the application of rest provisions and equivalency standards under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 121.377. That interpretation concluded […]
Turbo power for the Kitfox LSA debuts
Kitfox Aircraft now offers the turbocharged Rotax 914 engine as an option on both its ready-to-fly Light-Sport Aircraft and its Experimental/Amateur-Built kits. The new engine is expected to dramatically increase the performance of the Super Sport 7, according to company officials. “The Kitfox is a good performer on 100 horsepower,” said President John McBean. “But […]
GRT Avionics new sponsor of Team AeroDynamix
GRT Avionics is now sponsoring Team AeroDynamix, the flight demonstration team that features pilots flying 12 custom Van’s RV aircraft. “GRT is excited to partner with the professional aviators of Team AeroDynamix as they fly one of the most amazing airshows in the industry. We are proud that Team pilots have valued our flight and […]
Artist Sam Lyons to exhibit at Sebring
Aviation artist Sam Lyons will be exhibiting at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, for the first time this year. To mark the occasion, Lyons produced a special version of his print “Field of Dreams.” You can see how he personalized the hangar sign in the close-up photo. The print will be on […]
Sporty’s introduces Pilot Backpack
Sporty’s has introduced its Cross Country Backpack for pilots who prefer a backpack as a flight bag. Specific pockets organize headsets, iPad, flashlight, fuel tester, handheld radio and more. The padded headset pocket has built-in battery holders, while an internal iPad sleeve keeps iPads protected. A padded laptop compartment fits most 17-inch computers, and there […]
Garmin introduces new series of aviation VHF radios
Garmin has launched a new series of aviation VHF COM and NAV/COM radios, the GTR and GNC series. As the replacement products for the SL 30 and SL 40 models, the GTR series COM transceivers and GNC series NAV/COM radios include new features to reduce pilot workload, while also offering a solution to meet the […]
Companies that use GA doing better in economic recovery
Businesses that rely on aviation not only did better during the Great Recession; they are already doing better in the recovery when compared to their ground-bound competitors, according to a new study. A post on the website of the National Business Aviation Association notes that companies that utilized business aviation “mitigated revenue losses and recovered […]
Sebring Sport Aviation Expo prepares for take off
The Sebring Regional Airport will be buzzing with activity later this week when the ninth annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo opens its four-day run, Jan. 17-20. More than 16,000 visitors attended the 2012 Expo, and organizers say they hope to break that attendance record this week. On Friday and Saturday, the Expo will present its […]