The Alliance for Aviation Across America today released a letter from 77 mayors in 44 different states to President Obama expressing concern about recent mischaracterizations of general aviation, as well as new, proposed tax burdens that would decimate small businesses and organizations around the country that depend on GA. On a press call with reporters, […]
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Alaska’s Congressional delegation triple teams issues
Alaska has long loved — and relied on — aviation. The state boasts more private pilots than any other state, and 10% of state’s workforce is connected to the aviation industry. That’s why it makes sense that Alaska’s congressional delegation — Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich and Rep. Don Young — have all vigorously […]
Work begins on BVS cleanup project
The Taxiway F cleanup project has begun at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash. Clear Creek Contractors, Everett, is the contractor for the $1.2 million Port of Skagit project. The cleanup site includes an aircraft hangar and adjacent area near Taxiway F at the western edge of the airport, and covers 2.2 acres. The […]
Fund set up to assist victims of Reno accident
Think Kindness, a Nevada non-profit organization, has started a fund for the victims and family members affected by the tragic accident. All proceeds from the Think Kindness Family Assistance Fund will go directly to supporting victims of the accident and their families. To make a contribution, visit any local Wells Fargo bank and reference routing […]
Air Force Museum’s virtual tour expands
The Korean War Gallery just went virtual at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The gallery is now fully embedded with audio, video and interactive hotspots, and touch-screen devices located throughout the gallery also have been incorporated, according to officials. “The Korean War Gallery recalls the birth of the modern U.S. Air Force […]
Lyon Air Museum to host ‘Cars & Cockpits’
Lyon Air Museum, a Southern California showcase for vintage military aircraft and automobiles, will host more than 50 classic and late-model Chevrolet Corvette sports cars as part of a “Cars & Cockpits” event scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the facility, located on the west side of the runway at John Wayne […]
First-ever study details GA aviation injuries
By MIKE MARTIN On average, aviation-related injuries result in 1,013 U.S. hospital admissions each year — and 753 deaths, claims a first-ever study published in the journal “Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine.” Most hospital patients (32%) were injured in civilian, noncommercial aircraft, the study found. Lower limb fractures were the most common injury (27%); followed […]
Petition to take user fees off table
A petition to take user fees off the table in the budget deficit talks has been launched at We The People, a government website that promises that any petition receiving 5,000 signatures in 30 days will get reviewed by White House staff, who will ensure it is sent to the appropriate policy experts. The petition […]
Auction raises $200,000 for AOPA Foundation
The AOPA Foundation’s annual A Night for Flight online auction and banquet generated more than $200,000 for the organization at this year’s AOPA Aviation Summit. The online auction, which launched Aug. 11 and closed the evening of Sept. 22 during the banquet, offered 120 items for sale, from aviation-related paintings to a lunch and flight […]