The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer and aviation journalist. Sam Hokin, creator of PURE-GAS.org, the best source of information on where to find ethanol-free […]
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GA means business
Now available online is a recording of the “Beyond the Runway: Why general aviation means business” presentation at the 2010 Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA) Annual Conference. FATA officials say this is a great resource to share with the non-aviation community to explain general aviation and the many benefits general aviation provides to communities. Click […]
Tips to keep your aircraft running longer
With the average general aviation aircraft more than 30 years old, pilots and aircraft owners should pay special attention to the maintenance of their airplanes and factors that influence the rate of aging. To learn more, take the Air Safety Institute’s Aging Aircraft online course. It’s free. Manufacturer-specific concerns are addressed in four separate tracks: […]
Women in Aviation launches Wings Society
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) has launched the Wings Society to acknowledge donors. A minimum cumulative donation of $500 made to Women in Aviation will enroll an individual in the Wings Society. Donations will be tracked and donors acknowledged with a series of lapel pins to indicate their status. “Since mentoring is a cornerstone of […]
Tennessee Valley Air Race results
Clear skies and light winds greeted air racers at the Tennessee Valley Air Race and speed dash on Saturday, Oct. 30th. The Tennessee River valley provided a beautiful backdrop for a field of 23 racers from around the country and Canada as they navigated the 123 nautical mile race course as part of the Sport […]
Air Zoo hosts blood drive
The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in good health and have a photo ID. Donors are eligible to give blood every 56 […]
N.J. airport puts open land to innovative use
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. In rural southern New Jersey, GA seems to be going one way and high-end sports car racing […]
ASTM approves 94UL, 100VLL in the works
The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer and aviation journalist. One alternative to 100LL avgas, 94 UL, was just approved by ASTM and will be […]
Burt Rutan to retire
Burt Rutan, founder and chief technical officer of Scaled Composites, Mojave, California, announced this week he would retire in April 2011 and assume the title of Scaled’s founder and chairman emeritus, according to a report at EAA.org. EAA is planning a salute to Rutan at next summer’s AirVenture.