General aviation has more friends in Congress than ever before, with membership in the House General Aviation Caucus reaching a record of 223. The number is significant because it marks the first time that more than half the members of the House have been part of the group. The new achievement was announced by caucus […]
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SAFE asks FAA to collect recurrent training data
The Society of Aviation Flight Educators (SAFE) last week asked the FAA to start collecting information on pilot recurrent safety training in addition to the data the agency already collects on airports, aircraft, and aircraft activity. The suggestion came at the quinquennial meeting in Washington, D.C. of industry and government leaders to refine data collection […]
Details about $1 avgas experiment released
The folks at Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas, are getting a lot of calls and emails about their upcoming $1 a gallon avgas experiment during the month of October. To ensure there’s enough fuel to meet demand, officials have released a few guidelines for the experiment. “The $1 avgas event at the Redbird Skyport […]
Congressman to be keynote speaker at NBAA
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that Missouri congressman, outspoken general aviation advocate and House GA Caucus co-chair Sam Graves will serve as a keynote speaker for the Oct. 22 Opening General Session at the 2013 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013) in Las Vegas. A life-long aviation enthusiast, Graves is a […]
Vectors for Hope
If you are in the Houston area on Sept. 28 and looking for a way to spend the day, head over to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) in Spring, Texas, for “Vectors for Hope,” a fundraiser to benefit Angel Flight. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association charitable foundation is behind the event. Vectors for Hope will benefit […]
Polk State College receives degree program approval
The Florida State Board of Education has approved a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Sciences program of study for Polk State College. Program director Eric Crump said of the approval, “I’m incredibly proud.” Crump is quick to point to others when describing the success of gaining this important approval: “Our administration and support staff have […]
AOPA Foundation names ‘Giving Back’ grant recipients
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has unveiled its inaugural “Giving Back” grant recipients. The “Giving Back” program is designed to recognize good work being done through general aviation by non-profit organizations. The 10 recipients will each receive a $10,000 grant. The 10 grant recipients were chosen from more than 80 applicants and […]
Paragon Network expands
The Paragon Network has expanded its network of FBOs to 25 locations throughout North America, with the addition of Fontainebleau Aviation (KOPF) at Opa-Locka Executive Airport in Opa-Locka, Fla. Founded in 2011, Fontainebleau Aviation is a 20- minute drive from South Beach and downtown Miami. “We are proud to represent the Paragon Network in Miami,” Bobby Courtney, general […]
Walt Disney World to host RPM International Motorsports Expo
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Walt Disney World Resort will host the first RPM International Motorsports & Trade Expo, a celebration of motorsports and its achievements, off-road, aviation, aerospace, and high performance marine on Dec. 4-8, 2013. The five-day, “Marvel of Motors” will cross seven venues within 40 square miles of Walt Disney World Resort, beginning […]