Guardian Jet, LLC has released a web-based business aviation tool called Guardian 20/20. In one of the most challenging times facing the business aviation industry, Guardian 20/20 empowers corporate leaders to more clearly understand the value of their business aviation operations by giving them access to financial and operational dashboards, according to company officials. When […]
Congressional GA Caucuses grows
The General Aviation (GA) Caucus in the Senate, co-chaired by Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.), has reached 17 members, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association. The most recent member to join is Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), the ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee. “We are thrilled that Sen. […]
Proposed AD could affect 40,000+ Pipers
The FAA is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Piper PA-28, -32 and -44 series airplanes that would require an inspection of the control wheel shaft for both the pilot and copilot sides and, if necessary, replacement of the control wheel shaft. FAA officials estimate the AD could affect as many as 41,298 airplanes. […]
Maule family matriarch and son die same day
Services were held Nov. 1 for June Maule, the matriarch of Maule Air, Inc., who died Oct. 29, following a brief illness. She was 92 years old. “The same day we also lost her son Gary, at age 57, from leukemia,” said an e-mail sent out by the Maule family. “They were very close in […]
Rules for pilots
The latest e-news from Courtesy Aircraft Sales in Rockford, Ill., contains a fun list of “Rules of the Air for Pilots we thought our readers would enjoy as well: 1. Every takeoff is optional. Every landing is mandatory. 2. If you push the stick forward, the houses get bigger. If you pull the stick back, […]
Sun ‘n Fun Radio’s Terry Fowler loses battle with leukemia
Terry Fowler, the co-chair of Sun ‘n Fun Radio at the annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In each spring at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Florida, died Oct. 24 after a battle with leukemia. He was 50 years old. Fowler was diagnosed on opening day of Sun ‘n Fun 2009. According to his wife, Lisa, when […]
Latest Master Instructors announced
Eight CFIs achieved or renewed their Master Instructor accreditations in October. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned by a candidate through a process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels continuing […]
Flight Guide eBooks with IFR PilotPlates debut
What’s better than having Flight Guide airport data in your cockpit? How about Flight Guide airport data and IFR approach plates integrated with each airport? Introducing Flight Guide eBooks now with IFR PilotPlates. Flight Guide eBooks display airport diagrams, airspace graphics, fuel prices, pertinent airport and supplementary information and more, on portable Sony and Kindle […]
New iPhone App: Test Prep on the Go
Study and preparation for FAA Knowledge Exams is now as close as your iPhone. ASA’s new iPhone app, Prepware Private Pilot, is a preparation, study and test tool for the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. With more than 1,000 questions, answers and explanations, the application allows you to study by subject or with practice tests. […]