In support of International Learn to Fly Day, which was announced at AirVenture 2009, Pilot Journey has launched LearnToFlyDay.com, a website that will list Learn to Fly Day events across the country. Through LearnToFlyDay.com, Pilot Journey, a web-based referral service that helps link students with flight schools, will provide a collection of services at no […]
Seawind resumes testing on its amphib
The certified version flight test aircraft of the Seawind 300C amphibian has rolled out the door to resume testing. The test Seawind is a conforming article incorporating all the standard equipment scheduled for production, according to company officials. After the initial test of the aircraft systems, the Seawind will continue ground taxi testing at Saint […]
Changes to Sport Pilot rule detailed in video
A new video at BeASportPilot.com details the recent changes to the Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft rule.
Bahamas Habitat completes 150th Haiti relief flight
Bahamas Habitat’s aviation relief operation passed a milestone Feb. 2, completing its 150th relief mission to Haiti. Volunteer pilots and aircraft have delivered more than 125,000 pounds of medical supplies and food, as well as medical personnel and equipment to Haiti’s outlying airports using general aviation aircraft. “This is an amazing accomplishment by everyone involved,” […]
DFW goes after GA
When the Super Bowl comes to North Texas a year from now, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport hopes dozens of corporate jets will use its runways, according to a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. At a meeting Feb. 2, airport staff outlined a $3 million project that would boost its general aviation business, including renovating the […]
Collier Trophy nominees named
The National Aeronautic Association has released the list of nominees for the 2009 Robert J. Collier Trophy, as well as the names of those individuals who will serve on the Collier Trophy Selection Committee. The nominees are: Aircell, Ares 1, C-5M Super Galaxy, Kandahar Airfield Operations Team, International Space Station, MC-12W Project Liberty Enterprise Team, […]
Online balloon safety seminar this Saturday
The Balloon Federation of America, in conjunction with the FAA Production Studios and the FAAST Program, will hold its 2010 On Line Safety Seminar Feb. 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST. According to officials, 97 people have already signed up to attend the seminar in the FAA Production Studios at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in […]
Orion Jet Center joins Avfuel network
Avfuel Corp. continues to expand its network of FBO dealers, with its most recent alliance with Orion Jet Center at Opa Locka Airport (OPF) in Florida. Orion Jet Center will supply Avfuel aviation fuel and related services to and from South Florida. The FBO has 245,000 square feet of concrete ramp, large hangars, on-site US […]
Kansas governor to address Wichita Aero Club
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson will address the Wichita Aero Club at its monthly luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Wichita Airport Hilton. In a recent talk in front of the Wichita State University Alumni Association, Parkinson, a WSU alum, noted that he was confident that, when the current recession ends, Wichita will […]