Fantasy of Flight is inaugurating a new event in September: Fantasy of Flight’s Last Big Splash, slated for Sept. 26-27. The event will feature seaplanes in action at Lake Agnes, which is next to Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida. The event is free with paid admission to Fantasy of Flight. For more information: […]
GA consulting firm launched
Lindsey McFarren, a former staffer for the National Air Transportation Association and Transportation Security Administration, has launched McFarren Aviation Consulting (MAC), which will focus solely on the GA industry. McFarren has hands-on experience in the GA industry as a flight instructor, then by owning a small flight school before working with a large fractional management […]
GAN to produce Offical Program for Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In
General Aviation News has been selected by Colorado Sport Aviation to produce the official program for their 30th Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In. It will be held at their new venue at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Denver, Colorado, August 22-23, 2009. There will be exhibits featuring aircraft manufacturers & aviation vendors, aircraft judging, aviation […]
P-51B replica to star in July 4th parade
The Oakland Aviation Museum will tow a P-51B replica through the Alameda, Calif., 4th of July Parade. Riding in the cockpit will be Tuskegee Airman 1st Lieutenant Le Roy Gillead. After the parade, the museum is hosting a 4th of July Hangar Jam and BBQ from 2 p.m. to 6 pm. Alameda band LBL Rhythm […]
First Belite unveiled
Wichita-based Belite Aircraft unveiled its prototype airplane June 30, in a unique venue – Wichita’s Old Town Warren Plaza. The Belite, which will be built in Wichita, will be offered in both kit form and as a completed, flyable airplane. James Wiebe, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Belite Aircraft, provided details on modifications […]
Aviation primes pump for economic growth
The aircraft industry in Alabama is a bright spot in a down economy, offering good-paying jobs, according to a report in the Dothan Eagle by Jim Cook, who noted that Enterprise-Ozark Community College’s aviation campus is leading the way in helping this industry continue to grow by providing a well-trained work force. Read the full […]
CAP cadets to compete
Approximately 150 teens involved in the Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program will compete in a test of mettle and precision during the 2009 National Cadet Competition, which will be held July 9-13 at Linfield College and Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore. Cadets earn the right to attend the national competition by winning […]
New life for Penn Valley Airport
When Heritage Aviation took over the FBO at the Penn Valley Airport in Selinsgrove, Pa., the airport was more than $650,000 in debt and on the verge of closing. In just six months, the new FBO has turned things around the airport, according to a report by Ian J. Twombly at AOPA.org. Read the story […]
Cessna 337 takes off and lands — without a pilot
Aurora Flight Sciences has successfully demonstrated fully autonomous takeoffs and landings on a general aviation aircraft. Tests have been underway since March using a company-owned Cessna 337 configured as an “optionally piloted” aircraft testbed known as “Chiron.” The flights were conducted under the FAA Experimental category and took place near Aurora’s headquarters in Manassas, Va. […]