The House General Aviation Caucus is now up to an unprecedented 197 members. Formed in 2009, the House GA Caucus – and its companion GA Caucus in the U.S. Senate – serves as an informal group of lawmakers, formed to promote GA. According to a report at NBAA.org, both are among the largest and most […]
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Precision Airmotive sold
MARYSVILLE, Wash. – Turn and Bank Holdings of North Carolina has acquired the assets of Precision Airmotive. Manufacturing and customer support operations will be conducted under the newly re-organized Precision Airmotive. The manufacture of OEM-certified RSA and Experimental Silver Hawk EX fuel injection systems, including factory rebuilt units, overhauled units and replacement parts, will remain […]
A different kind of flying
Ryan Southwell Films has released a short film about flying powered paragliders in Glamis Dunes and Salton Sea in California earlier this year.
EAA Chapter 50 slates last fly-in at SKY
With great sadness, the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 50, will hold its 17th — and final — annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at Griffing-Sandusky Airport (SKY) in Ohio. Since 1937, The Griffing family owned and operated airport has provided international services to the North Coast of Ohio, including mail, freight, and passenger service to the Lake […]
RANS S-20 Raven now in development
The RANS S-20 Raven, which is now in development, will be shown at the upcoming AirVenture in “bare bones form.” According to company officials, this plane is the successor to the Coyote II S-6S. The S-6ES will remain in production. Features include: All welded Steel Fuselage and tail. Flat aluminum landing gear made of 7075, […]
PPG donates $15,000 to Air Force Museum Foundation
DAYTON, Ohio – The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $15,000 to the Air Force Museum Foundation for construction of a fourth major building at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. The grant was made on behalf of PPG Industries’ aerospace business, which includes […]
iStart debuts
iStart Partners has introduced the iStart system, an electronically controlled aircraft piston engine starting system that automates the delivery of fuel during engine startup. iStart is simple to install by any person with reasonable mechanical skills in just a few hours, according to company officials. The system is comprised of only two components. There are […]
Good ole-fashioned Arlington Fly-In
ARLINGTON, Wash. – Good weather blessed Arlington Fly-In attendees this year. While aircraft traffic was light on opening day, Friday morning the aircraft show line filled up fast. Before the airshow started Friday afternoon there were few open parking spots. The vendor area was lighter than 2012. Crowds also felt light, but Lockwood Aviation Supply‘s […]
Aircraft Spruce launches Facebook contest
Aircraft Spruce has launched a Facebook contest, with the chance to win a Garmin Aera 500-Americas, a $699 value, and an Icom A14 handheld radio, a $200 value. The contest runs from July 15-Aug. 15. Click here and follow the rules on the page for a chance to win.