The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released the 2009 revision of its “Airport Sponsors Guide to Minimum Standards and Airport Rules & Regulations.” This guide is a review of all federal guidance on the creation, implementation and revision of airport minimum standards and covers such topics as: History of federal aid to airports; Federal […]
Cross-country bid for LSA record
In the early days of flight, pioneer aviators discovered that the best route for trans-continental trips was from Jacksonville to San Diego, which didn’t require crossing any major mountain ranges, reporter Charlie Patton wrote in the Jacksonville News, June 9. That’s why Matt Hansen and Jessica Scharle chose Jacksonville’s Cecil Field as the departure point […]
Customs and Border Protection justifies drawn guns
A spokeswoman for the Washington headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told the AVweb on-line newsletter that the drawing of weapons in the ramp inspection of an aircraft in Long Beach, Calif., in May was justified but not normal. Kelly Ivahnenko also told AVweb that general aviation pilots can expect more ramp checks […]
CAF has a new AIRSHO sponsor
When “The Best Warbird Show in America” takes to the skies Oct. 9 through11 at Midland International Airport in Texas, it will have a new sponsor. The 2009 AIRSHO will be presented by Western National Bank, the Commemorative Air Force said on June 8. “The CAF is excited to announce Western National Bank as the […]
Ohio senate strips aviation from budget
The Ohio State Senate has voted to eliminate all state funding – nearly $2.4 million – for aviation activities as part of the state’s next fiscal budget. This cut would eliminate the Ohio Airport Grant Program, airport safety inspections, enforcement of the Ohio Airport Protection Act, printing of aeronautical charters and airport directories, and airport […]
Bingelis Scholarship Fund rewards 38 students
The Tony Bingelis Scholarship Fund, formerly The Texas Fly-In, has announced the conclusion of a two-year effort to provide funds to young Texans who aspire to careers in aviation. So far, 38 students have received the scholarship awards. The qualifications for the applicants, in class standing, grade point averages, community service, Scouting and Civil Air […]
Scientists say geese in Hudson River crash were migratory
Scientists at the Smithsonian Institution examined the feathers from the Jan. 15 US Airways Flight 1549 bird strike to determine not only the species, but also that the Canada geese involved were from a migratory, rather than resident, population. That knowledge is essential for wildlife professionals to develop policies and techniques that will reduce the […]
User fee proposal getting public attention
As Congress searches for new sources of revenue, the general aviation industry could take a hard hit if a controversial new fee is imposed for flights, California TV station KION reported on June 8. Opponents of the proposed fee say the industries that would feel the impact would include agriculture, emergency medical evacuation, law enforcement, […]
STOL CH 750 now available as S-LSA
AMD recently unveiled the STOL CH 750 LS, the factory-built Special-Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) version of the STOL CH 750 design from aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz. The rugged all-metal light sport utility plane is powered by Teledyne-Continental Motors’ (TCM) new O-200-D lightweight engine, which boasts a dry weight of less than 200 lbs. while still […]