By JEFFREY BOCCACCIO. This is the 14th in a series of articles looking at the impact of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) on GA pilots. The last discussion on Traffic Information Service–Broadcast (TIS-B) was a clear example of how the FAA is trying to put together a Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) […]
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Airplane shipments up 4.2% in first nine months of year
WASHINGTON, DC – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today released the results of the first nine months of general aviation industry shipments and billings for 2012, which shows thatairplane shipments increased 4.2% compared to 2011, while the accompanying value of the airplane deliveries rose 1.4%. “What we heard from our customers recently at AOPA’s […]
SUN ’n FUN to raffle off Sam Lyons artwork
SUN ’n FUN is raffling off a Sam Lyons original and a signed and numbered print as part of its Hangar Door Canteen event this Friday. The proceeds will help fund SUN n FUN’s year-round education programs. There will only be 250 tickets sold for the raffle, with winners chosen this Friday. Find out more here […]
Team RV changes name to Team AeroDynamix
Airshow performers Team RV is changing its name to Team AeroDynamix with the onset of the 2013 airshow season. Team RV Founder and Flight Lead Mike Stewart said the new name better communicates the high entertainment nature of the team’s precision formation aerobatic performance. “As Team AeroDynamix, we are the same pilots under the same […]
Sporty’s touts EZPlotter as easiest plotter available
Sporty’s now offers the EZPlotter, with officials touting it as the easiest plotter available. “To use the EZPlotter, simply place it on top of the departure airport on a sectional chart and move the arm to the destination,” company officials said in a press release. “The plotter will display the distance and course to your […]
Fantasy of Flight slates Veterans Day weekend salute
POLK CITY, Florida — American military heroes will not only get special recognition during the two-day “Veterans Day Salute: A Celebration of Service” coming up Nov. 10-11 at Fantasy of Flight, but some who have fascinating personal stories will share those tales during a weekend of living history. As an extension of the Central Florida […]
Tailwheels Etc. wins flight training awards
LAKELAND, Florida — Flight school Tailwheels, Etc. was recently recognized by two of the nation’s flight organizations. The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) named Tailwheels, Etc. as being one of the first three “stand alone” accredited flight schools in the country. At this year’s Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit, Tailwheels, […]
Help is on the way as GA flies supplies into areas ravaged by Sandy
Millions of people throughout the northeastern United States are still without shelter, basic utilities, and access to food and medical care in the devastating aftermath from Superstorm Sandy. As federal agencies and charitable organizations work to reach those cut off from emergency relief, the business aviation community has stepped in to provide urgently needed assistance, […]
Challenge Air Fly Day gives 104 special needs children flights
DALLAS LOVE FIELD, Texas — FBO Business Jet Center recently hosted Fly Days, a one-day event for special needs children and youth provided by Challenge Air, a non-profit organization. During the event, held Nov. 3, 104 special needs children were given flights in both single and multi-engine aircraft provided by volunteer pilots from the Dallas […]