Datalink is an industry term used to describe a wide range of equipment and services that all do one basic thing — get data into the cockpit so pilots can use it to make decisions. This is especially the case with weather data, which can now be received, processed, and displayed in a myriad of […]
100SF undergoes FAA testing
A technical report has been released about FAA testing performed on an unleaded general aviation fuel developed by Swift Enterprises Ltd. “The Environmental Protection Agency has required that users of aviation gasoline, known as avgas, substantially reduce their airborne lead emissions,” said Mary-Louise Rusek, co-founder and president of Swift Enterprises. “We are developing our unleaded […]
How to celebrate National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day is celebrated on Aug. 19 every year, which is Orville Wright’s birthday (the pilot of the Wright Flyer). There are many ways to celebrate this holiday, created to recognize and remember the birth of flight. Check out a few at eHow.com.
Fly a P-51 sweepstakes takes off
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, kicked off its new “Fly a P-51″ sweepstakes today at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Regional Forum in Chicago. Legendary pilot Bob Hoover will announce the winner at this year’s NBAA Convention in Atlanta.The grand prize […]
FPR wins environmental award
The Florida Airports Council recently selected St. Lucie County International Airport’s Scrub Jay Mitigation Area and Gopher Tortoise Relocation Area project as the winner of this year’s General Aviation Environmental Excellence Award among various airport nominations throughout the state. The project at the Fort Pierce, Florida, airport serves as a prime example of sustainable initiatives […]
‘Mustang Ease Into the Saddle’ unveiled
Cessna Aircraft Co. unveiled its new “Mustang Ease Into the Saddle” Program for new Citation Mustang customers at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. “This limited-time program is designed to remove apprehension some customers may feel as they transition from a single-engine or a turboprop aircraft into a business jet,” said Roger Whyte, Cessna’s senior vice […]
Skycatcher Pilot Handbook now online
Cessna Aircraft Co. has posted the complete pilot handbook for its new 162 Skycatcher online. “Cessna has produced for the Skycatcher one of the simplest pilot handbooks I’ve ever seen, and I wanted the world to see how easy it is to fly this airplane,” said Jack Pelton, Cessna chairman, president and CEO. “For people […]
Inspired by flying, and inspiring others
Pilot and Zenith Zodiac 601 builder Timothy Garrett recently shared his story and love of flying in the New York Times blog “Frequent Flyer.” Meg Godlewski, General Aviation News’ staff reporter, has written a few stories about Garrett, including Overcoming MS and fulfilling dreams and A promise kept, so it was great to see him […]
GA pilots ‘in limbo’ at new Florida airport
Construction delays at the new $318 million Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) have left local pilots “trapped in a state of limbo” at an abandoned airport site for months without fuel, maintenance or low viability radar, according to a story at NewsHerald.com in Panama City. The story, which can be read in full here, […]