YAKIMA, Wash. – A real estate auction isn’t always a good thing, unless it is. Too often we read of foreclosure auctions in the press. Well, the Falcon Ridge Airpark auction isn’t one them. Back to that in a minute. Airpark developer Russ Wilkinson bought 64 (of 84) unsold lots in a real estate development […]
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Garmin G5000 completes first flight on Beechjet 400A
Garmin recently celebrated the maiden flight of the Beechjet 400A featuring the G5000 Integrated Flight Deck. This marks a significant step towards completion of the G5000 upgrade for the Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP, according to Garmin officials. The G5000 modernizes the cockpit, increases aircraft utility, provides additional weight savings, exceeds NextGen requirements and solves parts […]
New officers for NASAO
Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) have elected Carol L. Comer, Director, Division of Intermodal, Georgia Department of Transportation, as Chair of the Board of Directors for 2015. Comer has been a member of NASAO since February 2008 and previously served as NASAO’s vice chairman, treasurer and secretary of the board. […]
Sun Valley Aviation at HRL joins Avfuel network
Sun Valley Aviation at Valley International Airport (HRL) has joined the Avfuel branded FBO Network. Located in Harlingen, Texas, approximately 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, Sun Valley Aviation provides aviation services to the Rio Grande Valley as well as Mexico and Latin America. As a member of the Avfuel network, Sun Valley Aviation […]
Innovators: Making flying safer
In response to our call for innovations, Greg Stockman sent in his latest patented safety improvement, which he says addresses and corrects several common failures that cause inoperative alternators. Now installed on a friend’s 250 Comanche and Stockman’s own Cherokee Challenger through the FAA’s field approval process, the device includes a control switch on the […]
Innovators: Keeping engines healthy
In response to our call for innovations, Jerry Olson wrote to tell us about the engine dehydration system he developed, which he says removes virtually all the moisture from inside aircraft engines. “Removing this moisture should prevent many of the corrosion induced failures that many GA aircraft engines experience, saving those aircraft owners from overhauling their […]
Wings of Liberty Award given to Rep. Hal Rogers
The Aerospace Industries Association presented its Wings of Liberty Award Sept. 18 to Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (R-Ky.), in recognition of his longtime support of the aerospace and defense industry. Rogers is chairman and a 30-year member of the House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for oversight and passage of the annual appropriation bills that provide […]
Sun Flyer enters next phase of development
DENVER, Colorado — Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) has entered the next phase of development for its solar-electric training aircraft called “Sun Flyer.” AEAC, in conjunction with its development partner, Bye Aerospace, is performing initial R&D flight tests with the solar-electric technology demonstrator at Centennial Airport near Denver. The single-seat technology demonstrator, which is the basis […]
Youth education at Southeast Aviation Expo this weekend
On Saturday, Sept. 27, students interested in aviation will get a special opportunity. For the first time the Southeast Aviation Expo will include educational sessions designed for kids 8 years old and over. For students, admission to the entire Expo and the sessions are free. Courses include: Sparks and Electricity Workshop for 8 – 18 year […]