According to data released Sept. 14 by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, a large portion of the FAA’s budget will be exempt from mandatory sequestration cuts set to take effect on Jan. 3. According to a post at Rotor.com, about 30% of the FAA’s operations account is exempt — a large percentage […]
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Discovery Channel looks at what happens in a plane crash
OK, it’s not general aviation, but have you ever wondered what would happen if the airliner you were flying on crashed? Does bracing really help or is it a myth? Where is the best place to sit? And are planes designed so that you could survive? In the premiere episode of Curiousity, airing Sunday, Oct. […]
Harrison Ford featured at AOPA Aviation Summit
Actor, pilot, and aviation advocate Harrison Ford will participate in the Oct. 12 keynote address at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, Calif. He will discuss the importance of general aviation to the United States. The keynote also will feature FAA Acting Administrator Michael Huerta, who will share his vision for GA’s future; AOPA […]
Airship coming to the Wine Country
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS), nestled in the Wine Country, will host the world’s largest airship, the Eureka, this fall. The Eureka will offer passenger flights during the visits. At 246-feet long and 64 feet wide, Eureka stretches 15 feet longer than a standard Boeing 747 and 50 feet longer […]
Scholarships awarded
Airports Council International-North America has awarded scholarships of $2,500 each to two aviation students, Deanna K. Stoddard, a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and Nicholas A. Keller, a graduate student at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. “The Commissioners’ Committee is proud to honor these students for their academic excellence and leadership,” said […]
Pilot miscalculates fuel
This September 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Fatal, 1 Serious. Location: Chatsworth, Ga. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A private pilot and CFII filed an IFR […]
ADS-B: Twice as nice
By JEFFREY BOCCACCIO. This is the 12th in a series of articles looking at the impact of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) on GA pilots. Are two systems better than one? For Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, the cornerstone of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), the answer is yes and no. Any time […]
General aviation in Alaska celebrated today
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — More than 100 pilots, aviation enthusiasts and state and local officials gathered today in Anchorage for a Celebration of General Aviation in Alaska. The event, held at Signature Flight Support, was organized by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) with support from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), National Air Transport […]
September Aviation Appreciation Month in Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has declared September “Aviation Appreciation Month.” According to a Merge Global study, general aviation generates $2.57 billion annually in economic activity for the state. “Tennessee is home to 79 public-use airports that are utilized by more than 12,000 pilots. The state’s airports and pilots are an integral to keeping communities connected […]