The six general aviation airports on Florida’s Treasure Coast have an economic impact of $863 million a year, according to the Florida Department of Transportation’s recently released Aviation Economic Impact Study. According to a story at TCPalm.com, businesses located on the airports in the three counties, both aviation and non-aviation related, provide jobs for 7,008 […]
‘Thunderheads’ premieres
Explore the power of “Thunderheads,” premiering on DVD March 23 from Infinity Entertainment Group. In a quest into the eye of the storm, a group of scientists, researchers and top-gun pilots – in seven planes and armed with the best high-tech gadgets money can buy – embark on a treacherous journey in a struggle to […]
Air Associates opens at SUS
Air Associates of Missouri is now providing pilot training, aircraft rental, and maintenance services from the West Terminal at the Spirit of St. Louis (SUS) Airport in Chesterfield, Mo. A grand opening is scheduled for March 27. Air Associates of Missouri was named a Cessna Pilot Center in December 2009. The center employs four full-time […]
New prop for Grumman Tiger
A new 3-blade MT-Propeller has been FAA certified on the Grumman Tiger AA5B and AG5. The MTV-18-B/183-59b scimitar propeller improves climb and cruise performance, while reducing noise levels, according to MT-Propeller officials. For more information: MT-Propeller.com
Why general aviation means business
A new program that explores the benefits of general aviation has been added to the 64th Annual Conference & Trade Show for the Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA), which is slated for June 14-16, at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. The conference is designed to allow members to connect with […]
Tregaskiss redesigns its TGX MIG Guns
Tregaskiss has redesigned its line of TGX Semi-Automatic MIG Guns. TGX MIG Guns now feature a black polymer armored-style gooseneck suited to light- and medium-duty applications, and new grey gun handles, black triggers, and a new rear handle. Available in three standard lengths of 10, 12 and 15 feet, all TGX MIG Guns now also […]
Today’s bargain: Used bizjets
Looking for your own business jet? Now is the time to buy, according to a report at Business Jet Traveler, which notes that prices of used business jets have dropped 40% since 2008 and are now on average 15% below “market value.” The report quotes AircraftPost President Dennis Rousseau: “Business jets are selling. In the […]
EAA/FAA Summit held
Officials from the Experimental Aircraft Association and the FAA recently met at a winter recreational aviation summit, with officials on both sides helping to set an agenda to address key issues that matter to pilots and aircraft owners. According to a report at EAA.org, the FAA delegation included John Allen, director of FAA Flight Standards […]
GA as a weapon: Real threat or red herring?
Ever since a software engineer furious with the IRS launched a suicide attack against the agency’s Austin, Texas, office, slamming his Piper Cherokee into the building, killing himself and an IRS worker, politicians and the media have focused on general aviation as a significant terror threat. But, according to a recent column at Officer.com, law […]