The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), representatives of other aviation organizations, and flight instructor renewal clinic (FIRC) providers met with representatives from the FAA’s AFS-800 division in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss updating the flight instructor renewal process to increase safety and reduce the number of GA accidents. According to NAFI officials, the […]
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Mica selected chairman of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-Fla.) was confirmed by a vote of the House Republican Conference today to serve as chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the 112th Congress. The committee has broad jurisdiction over the nation’s highways, aviation system, transit, rail transportation, pipelines, the Coast Guard, maritime transportation, […]
‘History Detectives’ to film at Seattle museum
On Dec. 13 a crew from the popular PBS summer TV series, “History Detectives,” will visit a Museum of Flight aircraft restoration facility in Seattle to shoot part of their investigation about propaganda leaflets dropped on Japan by U.S. bombers during World War II. The production will make use of the museum’s B-29 bomber, the […]
Last call for bonus depreciation
Thinking about buying a new airplane? Time is running out to take advantage of bonus depreciation. The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010’s Bonus Depreciation benefits expire at the end of the year. “If you’re going to take advantage of this opportunity, you should do so quickly,” said Eric Groves, Chief Operating Officer of Special […]
US Aviation Academy sponsors student aviation association
For the second year in a row, US Aviation Academy has underwritten the costs for operating the Student Aviation Association at the University of North Texas. The extra-curricular organization must be self-supporting in its efforts to involve students in networking and community outreach activities related to air transportation. US Aviation Academy makes it possible for […]
EWY slates open house
The Key West International Airport (EYW) in Florida is hosting the first-ever Southernmost Openhouse & Aviation Review (SOAR) on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. Admission is free and gates are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly aviation event is being produced by a new 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization called Friends of the Airport. SOAR […]
Where can you go in an hour?
By MICHAEL COHEN, For General Aviation News “Where do you fly to all the time?” I am sometimes asked this question, because I put a fair number of hours on our club airplane, a Cessna 150. I live pretty much in the middle of the country and fly out of a small airport, Kyle Oakley […]
Sport Air Racing League crowns champions
At the finish of the Rocket 100 Air Race in November, the Sport Air Racing League — known as “racing for the rest of us” — crowned six National Champions for 2010: Gold, Silver and Bronze in both Production and Experimental category aircraft. The league’s chairman, Mike Thompson, sent us this report, which introduces all […]
FAA extends comment period on IA proposal
The FAA’s recently proposed change in the definition of “actively engaged” for issuing and renewing an A&P Inspector Authorization (IA) has stirred up a lot of worry in the GA community. The comment period for the notice of proposed policy published on Nov. 5 has been extended to Jan. 17, 2011. According to the FAA, […]