Debates about GA’s practicality are weighty, sometimes bitter, discussions I think often miss the point. But one of the best deals I ever found was “Hertz-like” plane rental at Lease-A-Plane. It opened up lots of possibilities. A big gripe of renters: The “daily minimum,” a minimum of flight hours to keep the plane all day. […]
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Terror warning on GA airplanes issued, but feds say no plots known
CNN is reporting that U.S. officials say terrorists could try to use small aircraft in attacks, but have no specific information that a plot is in the works. The report quotes a notice issued by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI that states: “Violent extremists with knowledge of general aviation and access to […]
Betty Skelton, ‘First Lady of Aerobatics’, passes
Aerobatics legend and International Aerobatics Club Hall of Fame member Betty Skelton — the “First Lady of Aerobatics” — died at her home in Winter Park, Florida, on Aug. 30 at the age of 85, according to a report at EAA.org. Skelton was a pioneer as a female aerobatic competitor and air show performer, winning […]
In observance of Labor Day…
The Pulse of Aviation will not publish on Monday, Sept. 5, as the General Aviation News offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. The Pulse will return to your email boxes on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
North Carolina builders restore Stits Skycoupe
When Tom Hall, a member of our EAA chapter, called me this spring with the news that his friend wanted to donate a Stits Skycoupe project, my first reaction was “Sure!” My second reaction was “what’s a Stits Skycoupe?” Since then, we’ve learned that the SA-7D Skycoupe was one of 15 designs from Ray Stits, […]
Upgrades planned for 18 Pennsylvania airports
Governor Tom Corbett today announced a $4 million state investment that will upgrade facilities and improve safety at 18 Pennsylvania airports. “Aviation provides nearly 5% of Pennsylvania’s jobs,” Corbett said. “Investing in these improvements and safety measures helps those thousands of people do their jobs better, and will improve airport operations.” The $4 million in […]
Success story: Chicago’s DuPage Airport
Running an airport is a lot like raising a child. You must nurture it, provide it with the means to support itself, and protect it from those who would do it harm. And, just like raising a child, you often don’t know how successful all that hard work is until several years down the road. […]
Missouri governor visits Zenith Aircraft
Job creation is closely tied to export growth, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said yesterday during a visit to kit plane manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Co., which has more than 30% of its sales in exports. Zenith is one example of how Missouri’s exports continue to grow, the governor said. The state’s international exports are up by […]
GA Rally held in South Dakota
Over 100 workers, state and local officials and aviation enthusiasts gathered today in Pierre, S.D., for a general aviation rally. The event, held at Mustang Aviation, was organized by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) with support from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), National Air Transport Association (NATA) and […]