BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington Aviation, a Cessna Pilot Center and a FAA Part 141 flight school at Burlington Alamance Regional Airport (BUY) , will host a Discover Flying Open House July 6 from 12:30 to 3:00pm. The public is invited to learn more about flying, see and tour the new Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, and enter to […]
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Seminoles join Piper’s G1000 Club
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received Type Certificate (TC) approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new twin-engine Piper Seminole aircraft models for delivery beginning this year. With this latest TC, the Garmin G1000 is standard equipment on nearly all new Piper products, according to company officials. “The […]
Fractional ownership: Getting a piece of a high-end aircraft
Would you like to fly a well-maintained, newer airplane, but can’t afford to buy one just yet? Rather than back-burner this dream, you might want to consider fractional ownership. One of the first fractional programs available to the single-engine piston driving crowd was PlaneSmart!, which began operations in 2003, “as a means to give pilots […]
Aircraft sales and use tax: A CAVU approach
By ASHLEY HAYES FORTE Before you are cleared for takeoff in your new airplane, take some time to do a little pre-planning in regards to your tax liability. With a little bit of advanced planning, you can enjoy a stress-free purchasing process, leaving your tax concerns on the ground, where they belong.The best way to […]
SD governor proclaims June General Aviation Appreciation Month
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has declared June “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” Across South Dakota, general aviation generates $303 million in economic activity annually. “Governor Daugaard’s proclamation helps to highlight the importance of this vital industry and economic driver,” said Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America. “For communities across South […]
CAF and EAA join forces for Heavy Bombers Weekend
MADISON, Wis. — In a rare gathering of World War II era aircraft, the Commemorative Air Force and the Experimental Aircraft Association are joining forces for a Heavy Bombers Weekend the weekend before EAA AirVenture. The event starts Friday, July 26, and will feature the world’s only airworthy B-29 Superfortress FIFI (pictured); the B-17 Aluminum […]
Open house slated
MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Big Bend Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology and Flight programs are teaming up with The Port of Moses Lake, Sonico, MillionAir, and Columbia Pacific Aviation to host an open house Sept. 21 at Grant County International Airport (MWH). The event will include a static airshow, with planes both large and small. […]
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome to hold artists, authors and photographers weekend
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — An open invitation has been offered to artists, photographers, authors and poets to participate in the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s Artists Authors and Photographers Weekend June 29-30. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a not-for-profit organization specializing in early aviation. The museum and grounds boast some of the rarest authentic and replica planes from […]
Veteran Alaskan pilot shares the lessons he’s learned
For John Davis, his storied career in Alaska as a Big Game Hunting Guide and bush pilot began when he was a sophomore in high school in his hometown of Quincy, Wash. The natural-born storyteller, who just completed a book about his life called “My Memories,” recalls seeing a Piper Cub landing on a narrow […]