The FAA released Oct. 7 the long-awaited final order that revises the amateur-built aircraft certification policy known as the 51% rule. According to a report at EAA.org, the FAA also released Advisory Circular 20-27G, which is a guide to certifying every step of the building process. The revised policy is a “triumph for EAA, kit […]
AOPA to unveil 2010 sweepstakes plane during Summit
AOPA will unveil the 2010 Sweepstakes plane next month during the AOPA Aviation Summit in Tampa. The unveiling will take place Thursday, Nov. 5 – the first day of the AOPA Aviation Summit – on the floor of the exhibit hall. Unlike earlier sweepstakes, which have run on calendar years, the 2010 sweepstakes will run […]
Lindbergh Foundation taps Williams for top spot
Larry Williams, CEO of BRS Aerospace, has been elected chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer of the Lindbergh Foundation. “Larry Williams has brought his exceptional personal and professional skills to the board of directors for two years,” said John King, past chairman of the foundation and co-chairman of King Schools, Inc. “The entire board is […]
Florida airport gets new name
The Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN) and Industrial District has voted to name the new international airport now under construction at West Bay the Northwest Florida-Panama City International Airport. The new airport, which will replace PFN, is scheduled to open in May 2010. “After listening to extensive feedback and gathering suggestions from the community, […]
Yingling expands propeller service
Yingling Aviation at Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) in Wichita, Kansas, has expanded its propeller maintenance and service capabilities to include props manufactured by Hartzell Propeller, Inc. “We’re now able to provide service on Hartzell Fixed Pitch, Constant Speed, Constant Speed, Full-Feathering and Constant Speed Full-Feathering and Reversing propellers,” said Jerry Pickett, Yingling’s vp of sales and […]
Gulf Coast Avionics offers rebate
Gulf Coast Avionics is offering a $300 rebate on Garmin GPSMAP 695 and 696 handhelds, along with 1 cent shipping. Also available is the free Gulf Coast Avionics catalog, which includes many new product offerings, according to company officials. For more information: 800-474-9714 or GCA.aero.
Atlantic Aero newest TBM Service Center
Daher-Socata has designated Atlantic Aero as its newest authorized TBM Service Center in North America. Located at Piedmont-Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C., Atlantic Aero will provide maintenance, Pratt & Whitney authorized PT-6A-64/66D line services, avionics repairs and installations, interior refurbishment and in-house engineering support. Atlantic Aero also will provide factory warranty services, 24/7 AOG […]
Georgia governor proclaims October Aviation Appreciation Month
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has proclaimed October Aviation Appreciation Month in Georgia. In his proclamation, signed today, Perdue, who is also a pilot, encourages “Georgians with an interest in learning to fly an aircraft to participate in corporate and personal aviation and enjoy the immense satisfaction one gains from achieving a pilot’s license.” The proclamation […]
Don’t rush your preflight on cold days
Reprinted with permission from Darcy Kaapke of CourtesyAircraft.com Winter is just around the corner. It is 20° with a 10° wind chill and you are out on the ramp preparing for your next flight. But just because you are freezing your tail off, ready to get in that plane, get that engine started and crank […]