KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The National Association of Flight Instructors will host a special Teamwork in Training dinner on Dec. 8, at NAFI Headquarters in the East Campus of the Kalamazoo AirZoo. The dinner will feature a special guest speaker, Captain Al Haynes, pilot of United Airlines Flight 232 and his presentation, “Teamwork in Crisis.” Captain […]
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Israel’s CAA endorses mogas
Evidence of the continued worldwide expansion in the use of lead-free, ethanol-free mogas in general aviation comes from this report from Israel. Haim Zaklad, a private pilot there, recently requested details on our study of the FAA’s aircraft registry showing that over 80% of all piston engine aircraft could operate today on lead-free, ethanol-free mogas. […]
General aviation around the world theme of latest FAA Safety Briefing
Now online is the latest issue of the FAA Safety Briefing with the theme of “Small Airplane, Big World.” The issue explores the significance of general aviation on a global scale and focuses on tools and resources that can help you operate safely beyond our borders. Feature articles include: A review of overseas flying requirements, […]
Arizona Aircraft Expo this weekend
Arizona’s aircraft dealers are working together to create the 4th Annual Arizona Aircraft Expo, where the latest models of general aviation aircraft will be on display at one venue Nov. 9-10 at Landmark Aviation at Scottsdale Airport (SDL), including models from Cessna, Cirrus, Beechcraft, Eclipse, Embraer, Piper, Pilatus, Lancair, Quest, CubCrafters, Husky and more. This […]
Registration opens for Lockheed Martin’s Pilot Web Portal
Lockheed Martin Flight Services has opened online registration for its Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) Pilot Web Portal and new Adverse Condition Alerting Service (ACAS). ACAS. The Pilot Web Portal, accessible through AFSS.com, allows pilots to file flight plans online directly with LMFS and retrieve the same briefing information and weather graphics provided to LMFS […]
Quicksilver earns multiple kit approvals from FAA
TEMECULA, Calif. — When Quicksilver Manufacturing became Quicksilver Aeronautics earlier this year, the ownership change triggered a requirement to prove the company’s kits meet the provisions of Experimental Amateur Built category. Quicksilver officials report that several kits received a letter of authorization from FAA. In a recent letter, FAA wrote, “The National Kit Evaluation Team […]
Jim Wall reappointed to Greenville Airport Commission
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Jim Wall has been reappointed to the Greenville Airport Commission by Greenville County Council to serve an additional three-year term. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU), the busiest general aviation airport in South Carolina.
Fundraising effort begins for Charles Taylor mural
When Victor Boyce, who heads the Workshops Area at SUN ’n FUN every year, walked into the Florida Air Museum, which is on the SUN ’n FUN campus at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL), he noticed something was missing. “I saw a number of 12-foot by 12-foot murals on the wall of the museum’s Hangar […]
East Coast airports recovering from Sandy’s wrath
While the general aviation community is anxious to help in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, officials have asked them to wait to keep airspace clear for emergency response and search and rescue. According to a report at AOPA.org, New York area airports were pumped dry, but service remained limited as of Nov. 1 in the […]