WICHITA, Kan. — Aircraft on ground (AOG) maintenance will now be available for Cessna’s 208 model Caravan at all the company’s factory owned Citation Service Centers. Cessna’s Mobile Service Units will also be allowed to perform AOG maintenance on Cessna’s 208 model Caravan aircraft. The unscheduled maintenance can be coordinated through the Citation Service Centers […]
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AERO takes off Wednesday
Friedrichshafen, Germany – The international trade show for general aviation will takeoff Wednesday, April 24, running through Saturday, April 27. The show will focus on the entire range of general aviation, from gliders, ultralights and powered aircraft to helicopters and business jets, with 630 exhibitors from 35 countries. “AERO is one of the leading trade […]
California Aviation Awareness Day
The first California Aviation Awareness Day event will be held April 24, between 11 am and 1 pm on the north steps of the State Capitol in Sacramento. The purpose of the event is to inform the public and legislators about the importance of aviation to California. The event will provide information about California’s aviation […]
ADS-B already benefiting pilots
By JEFFREY BOCCACCIO. Over the past year, this series has covered just about all there is to know about the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). We have received a fair amount of mail, with many in the general aviation community seeking information on ADS-B hardware. The question that comes up most often is […]
Solo celebrations
How many people do you know who took flying lessons but never made it to first solo? Probably a great many. Solo is the first major step in what is a often a long journey to becoming a pilot. The folks at Sporty’s Academy, in Batavia, Ohio, recognize this, and go all-out when a client […]
Airshow announcer Rob Reider to deliver ‘Tips of the Week’
The reality show “The Aviators” is gearing up for its fourth season with a new twist. The original docuseries, which is viewed by 10 million aviation enthusiasts across the country, will feature airshow announcer Rob Reider, who is teed up to deliver the program’s “tip of the week” for the entire season. Reider, who is […]
Florida governor declares April General Aviation Appreciation Month
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has once again recognized the importance of general aviation (GA), proclaiming April 2013 as General Aviation Appreciation Month. He issued a similar proclamation in June 2011. “Florida is home to 190 charter flight companies, 509 repair stations, three fractional providers and 73 flight schools operating 858 aircraft and providing 3,500 jobs,” […]
Museum hosts ‘Flying the Idaho Back Country’
On May 11 the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will host The New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society’s Vice President Bob Hough, and his presentation, “Flying the Idaho Back Country.” The presentation includes a high-definition video of the tour of remote airstrips nestled in the mountainous country of this western state. Hough and his nephew show […]
City helps GMU park take off
After three years of planning, the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina plans to set up its aviation-themed playground set designed for children 2-5 years old, a swing set and an airplane shaped climbing structure by mid-June, barring any weather delays. Since September of 2009, Kevin Stiens, Business Administrator for the City of Greenville’s […]