POLK CITY, Fla. — Fantasy of Flight’s Mustangs & Mustangs: Legends Havin’ Fun aircraft and automobile show celebrates its Sweet 16th birthday on Saturday, April 13. The event is considered one of the largest single day Mustang automobile show in Florida and the only event that showcases both the restored P-51 Mustang aircraft and Ford […]
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Airports sue over tower closures
The Associated Press is reporting that several airports have asked a federal court to stop the FAA’s plan to close 149 contract air traffic control towers, accusing the agency of violating federal law meant to ensure major changes at airports do not erode safety. Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington, Ill., has joined other airports, […]
Going to SUN ’n FUN and want to learn more about NextGen?
The FAA’s NextGen system is scheduled for launch by the end of the year. Are you ready for this change? Matchbox’s Jeffrey Boccaccio, NextGen columnist for General Aviation News, will offer a free presentation demonstrating how easy this transition will be for general aviation pilots, from an application and installation standpoints, not to mention the […]
Just Aircraft surpasses 300 orders
WALHALLA, S.C. — Just Aircraft has received its 300th kit order and it’s for a Highlander SuperStol. The order was placed by Ken Ryan of Anchorage, Alaska ,who reports he was impressed with the redesigned wing with new wing slats, Fowler flaps and an improved landing gear that accommodates tundra tires, company officials said. An […]
General Aviation Security Magazine goes global
Planehook Aviation Services president David Hook — and General Aviation News blogger — reports that his company’s magazine, “General Aviation Security,” is now available to general aviators worldwide, thanks to the distribution power of Magzter. “The general aviation community is a global community,” stated Hook. “Thanks to our teaming with Magzter, General Aviation Security now […]
‘Goose’ power added to Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation
DAYTON, Ohio — Actor — and pilot — Anthony Edwards has been added to a pair of film industry luminaries participating in the Air Force Museum Theatre’s special presentation of TOP GUN 3D on Saturday, April 13, in Dayton, Ohio. Edwards, who played the role of Navy Lt. Nick “Goose” Bradshaw in the 1986 Paramount […]
Aerial Robotics Industry Association takes off
ORLANDO, Fla. — After a positive meeting with the FAA, the entrepreneurs behind Hoverfly Technologies are moving forward to create a new industry association and a flight school certification program for aerial robot operators across the nation. Hoverfly, which develops remotely piloted aerial robots that enable nearly hands-free flight and effortless video capture in the […]
Redbird Skyport experiment takes off
Consider this: If you get a job flying for the airlines, you will have weeks, even months, of training in a simulator before you are allowed to touch an actual airplane. Does that give you an idea of the value of simulator training? In October 2011 Redbird Skyport opened at San Marcos Municipal Airport (HYI) […]
Study says FAA could save $1 billion
As the FAA prepares to close 149 air traffic control towers as part of more than $600 million in spending cuts required by the sequester, a new Reason Foundation study shows how the FAA could save $1 billion a year by consolidating air traffic control centers and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilities. More than […]