Membership in the House General Aviation (GA) Caucus has grown to 184, making it one of the largest caucuses in the House of Representatives. That figure also marks the highest level of participation in the House GA caucus in its three-year history, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association. “The ongoing growth in […]
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Chris Linn awarded Master Pilot Award
Chris Linn of Farragut, Tennessee, flies every chance he gets. The retired aerospace engineer, who keeps his floatplane at Sky Ranch Airport, home of the East Tennessee Pilots Club, was recently honored by the FAA with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for “practicing and promoting safe aircraft operations for more than 50 years” during […]
Aviation = $40 billion for Nevada
MINDEN, Nev. — Governor Brian Sandoval has proclaimed June 2012 as Aviation Appreciation Month in Nevada. A recent Airports Council International-North America report states Nevada airports generate an economic output of $40.5 billion and more than 314,000 jobs with an annual payroll in excess of $11.8 billion.
NavMonster closes
AVweb is reporting that NavMonster, a popular free online GA flight planning and information site, has closed down, citing uncertainty about future costs and potential lawsuits.
Last landing for McBride Airport
McBride Airport in Eastern Iowa is shutting down after 50 years of operation, according to a report in Eastern Iowa Life. “Shutting it down is not easy for me,” says Ivan McBride, whose late father, Melvin, founded the airport half a century ago. But, with increasingly expensive liability insurance, it was time, he said.
Waterloo Air Show takes off this weekend
While the Waterloo Air Show at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) in Canada is slated for June 2 and 3, activities surrounding the airshow have already begun. The 4th annual Waterloo Air Show will feature Canadian military performers, including the Snowbirds, the SkyHawks and the CF-18 Demonstration Team. The public is invited to meet […]
Take Flight for Kids returns to RHV
The annual Take Flight for Kids is returning to Reid-Hillview Airport (RHV) in San Jose, Calif., for the fifth straight year on Saturday Oct. 13. Organizers are putting out a call to all potential exhibitors, especially aviation gropus and pilots, saying: “If you want to strut your stuff in front of 10,000 young people + […]
Icon releases spin-resistance video
Earlier this year, Icon Aircraft revealed that it had successfully completed spin-resistance testing of its A5 amphibious Light-Sport Aircraft to the standard specified by the FAA for Part 23 certified aircraft. This achievement will make the A5 the first conventional production aircraft to be designed to and fully meet this standard once it enters production, […]
Hearing Thursday to examine FAA consolidation plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Congressional hearing on Thursday will examine the FAA’S efforts to consolidate air traffic control facilities to provide long-term cost savings and help U.S. aviation transition to the NextGen air traffic control system. The House Aviation Subcommittee will hear testimony from the FAA, the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (OIG), […]