On Sunday, Oct. 17, more than 500 visitors attended the final air show of Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s 51st season. Sixty people had the unforgettable experience of flying in the Aerodrome’s 1929 New Standard bi-plane over the exquisite fall foliage that now carpets the Hudson River Valley. “One of the most impressive collections of antique airplanes […]
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Free EAA membership for Young Eagles
EAA Young Eagles can now stay connected to the aviation world and enjoy a variety of benefits at no cost through the EAA Student Membership supported by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The EAA Student Membership, available free of charge to all Young Eagles and valid until the individual’s 19th birthday, is the next element of a […]
Open letter to the FAA on preserving Mogas
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. Dear Administrator Babbitt: I know that the FAA is working diligently with the EPA and […]
Electric Flight Prize competitions at AirVenture 2011
Three flight competitions and an electric aircraft innovation award will showcase electric flight during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011. Cash prizes totaling $60,000 will be awarded to winners in each category, as well as an Overall Electric Flight Competition. Prizes and support for the competition come courtesy of four companies that are active in the sport […]
Cessna debuts Citation Ten
Cessna Aircraft Co. has launched the Citation Ten, a larger, advanced version of the Citation X. The new bizjet, which also marks the debut of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite, features more powerful and more efficient Rolls-Royce engines, according to Cessna officials. “The launch of the Citation Ten is an example of our commitment, repeated […]
5,000 Young Eagles take the next step
About 5,000 EAA Young Eagles have enrolled in the Next Step program and are pursuing an interest in aviation beyond a first flight, according to officials with EAA and Sporty’s. Through the Next Step program, young people flown through the EAA Young Eagles program now have a clear pathway to participation in aviation, from a […]
New tower planned for FDK
More than $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars will be used to build a new air traffic control tower at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) in Frederick, Md. “General aviation plays such an important role at all levels of our nation’s economy,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Recovery Act projects are helping […]
Air BP Aviation Services’ Mike Delk retires
As the general aviation community assembles in Atlanta for the 63rd National Business Aviation Association Meeting & Convention, one of the industry’s leaders is marking a milestone. After 40 years with the company his father founded as Valley Oil Co., which today is Air BP Aviation Services, Mike Delk has announced his retirement. While the […]
Flying right seat with Freud
By STEVE BILL HANSHEW, For General Aviation News A psychologist would have a field day with most pilots hanging around the lounge. Pilots are goofy when they’re bored. I suppose it’s a mental safety valve of sorts where, after hours of being serious, they fill the urge to cut loose with a sophomoric little Johnny […]