The FAA’s decision to begin charging for digital chart products and only distribute them to individuals and companies that have an agreement with the agency’s AeroNav Products branch beginning April 5, 2012, has sparked concern throughout the general aviation industry. According to a report at AOPA.org, association officials and other aviation representatives will meet with […]
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Want a chance to log some P-51 time?
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has launched a fundraising campaign that offers donors a shot at an introductory flight in the dual-control P-51TF Mustang known as “The Little Witch.” Valued at $3,250, the session includes two hours of pre- and post-flight briefings, plus one hour in the aircraft with a Stallion 51 […]
Give to the max day
What if you could help the Commemorative Air Force’s Red Tail Project reach at-risk youth just by donating $10 to the non-profit organization? Today is Give to the Max Day, so you can! The Red Tail Squadron was established in the mid-1990s to educate Americans about the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. Centerpiece of […]
Finding new ways to prevent ice buildup
Research scientists at Battelle are working on a new way to reduce or prevent icing on airplanes using carbon nanotubes. Battelle’s anti-icing technology deploys carbon nanotubes into the plane’s coating, which means it is lighter than traditional ice protection systems and can use much less power, according to officials. Plus, it’s applied using simple painting […]
Flying Tigers exhibit opens at Pacific Aviation Museum
The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor has opened its American Volunteer Group/“The Flying Tigers” Exhibit in honor of the pilots and support personnel who protected the China skies. The permanent exhibit is housed in the museum’s Hangar 79. A Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Flying Tiger, which was one of the most popular and successful American aircraft […]
Schell joins Landmark as GM of ORF location
Steven Schell joins Landmark Aviation as general manager of its Norfolk International Airport (ORF) location. Steven brings with him 25 years of experience in the general aviation industry. Most recently, he served as general manager for Atlantic Aviation’s Burbank facility. In addition, he has held management roles at Raytheon Aircraft Services, United Beechcraft, and Hangar […]
Rockefeller angry over FAA bill delays
Unless Congress passes an FAA reauthorization bill soon it will be some time before a long-term bill is passed by any Congress. That warning was given by Sen. John (Jay) Rockefeller IV speaking to the Washington Aero Club. Saying he is both angry and frustrated by the long delays in getting a full reauthorization bill […]
Wolf Aviation Fund grant proposals due Dec. 15
The deadline is looming for grant proposals to the Wolf Aviation Fund, which provides grants to individuals and organizations doing “great work” in general aviation. To date 307 projects or programs have received awards, with applicants receiving the funding and recognition that is so vital for folks working on new ideas, according to fund officials. […]
Petition launched to fight FAA decision to charge for navigation downloads
An online petition has been created at “We the People” to gather support against the new FAA policy to begin charging for downloads for charts and navigational products. The Aeronautical Navigational Products Directorate (Aeronav), which currently makes the latest charts and other navigational products available online for free, says it has to recover the costs […]