New WACO YMF-5D aircraft now feature as standard equipment full ADS-B NextGen capability through the new Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B data-link, Garmin GTN 750 and Garmin GTN 635 Touchscreen navigators. The GTN 750 controls the standard GMA 35 remote audio panel with SD Audio, Telligence Voice Control, clearance recorder, advanced auto squelch and more, as […]
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Palatka Municipal Airport slates Open House/Fly-In
Palatka Municipal Airport (28J) in Florida will hold its 3rd Annual Community Open House/Fly-In Jan. 26. The event provides a unique opportunity for local citizens to come out to the airport walk out onto the airfield and see a lot of interesting airplanes, visit with aviation enthusiasts, and experience general aviation in an up-close and […]
New owner for BAF FBO
Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services has acquired AirFlyte, an FBO at Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) in Westfield, Mass. Terms of the acquisition were for an undisclosed sum of cash. AirFlyte founder Gary Potts will remain as President of AirFlyte. “An important factor in our decision to make this acquisition was the agreement of Gary to stay […]
Meador appointed president of Dallas Airmotive
DALLAS — BBA Aviation has appointed Doug Meador president of its Dallas Airmotive subsidiary. The eight-year company veteran had been serving as Chief Financial Officer of the subsidiary since June 2005 and previously had served as Vice President and General Manager of Operations for Dallas Airmotive’s Forest Park maintenance, repair and overhaul facility. Meador’s responsibilities […]
Pilots Without Pants returns for 2013
With all the talk at year’s end about the fiscal cliff, the potential of user fees, and the end of the world — at least according to some Mayan calendar theory — there was definitely a need for some levity among the general aviation community. So, sticking with the calendar theme, take a moment to […]
Florida woman wins Skyhawk in raffle
Jane Williams of Florida was chosen as the winner of a Cessna 172G Skyhawk, raffled off to benefit Winn-Aero, a non-profit aviation-based youth organization based at Laconia Municipal Airport in Gilford, N.H. Williams will also receive a check for $1,200 to be used toward flight lessons or fuel. On hand to draw the winning ticket […]
NAFI Executive Director steps down
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Citing economic issues, the National Association of Flight Instructors’ Executive Director Jason Blair has resigned the position he has held since May 2008. In a prepared statement, NAFI officials note that “Like the rest of the aviation industry, difficult economic times have challenged NAFI. In the past two years NAFI has restructured […]
Denver flying club expands fleet
Denver — Aspen Flying Club recently expanded its fleet, including the addition of the Cessna 182RG, which is now available at an introductory rate of $159/hr. This rate is reduced by $24 for the initial check out stage of the rental process. Aspen Flying Club also offers pilots access to a range of light sport […]
FlightSafety president to address Atlanta Aero Club
Bruce Whitman, president of FlightSafety International, will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bimonthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for Jan. 10. Joining Whitman will be special guest Colonel Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor Recipient. Whitman joined FlightSafety International in 1961 as assistant to the president after two years as senior […]