National Aviation Day is celebrated on Aug. 19 every year, which is Orville Wright’s birthday (the pilot of the Wright Flyer). There are many ways to celebrate this holiday, created to recognize and remember the birth of flight. Check out a few at eHow.com.
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Fly a P-51 sweepstakes takes off
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, kicked off its new “Fly a P-51″ sweepstakes today at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Regional Forum in Chicago. Legendary pilot Bob Hoover will announce the winner at this year’s NBAA Convention in Atlanta.The grand prize […]
FPR wins environmental award
The Florida Airports Council recently selected St. Lucie County International Airport’s Scrub Jay Mitigation Area and Gopher Tortoise Relocation Area project as the winner of this year’s General Aviation Environmental Excellence Award among various airport nominations throughout the state. The project at the Fort Pierce, Florida, airport serves as a prime example of sustainable initiatives […]
Skycatcher Pilot Handbook now online
Cessna Aircraft Co. has posted the complete pilot handbook for its new 162 Skycatcher online. “Cessna has produced for the Skycatcher one of the simplest pilot handbooks I’ve ever seen, and I wanted the world to see how easy it is to fly this airplane,” said Jack Pelton, Cessna chairman, president and CEO. “For people […]
Inspired by flying, and inspiring others
Pilot and Zenith Zodiac 601 builder Timothy Garrett recently shared his story and love of flying in the New York Times blog “Frequent Flyer.” Meg Godlewski, General Aviation News’ staff reporter, has written a few stories about Garrett, including Overcoming MS and fulfilling dreams and A promise kept, so it was great to see him […]
Former senator killed in Alaska crash
A DeHavilland DHC-3T crashed Aug. 9 near Dillingham, Alaska, killing former Sen. Ted Stevens, according to a report at AOPA.org. EADS North America CEO and former NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and his son, Kevin, were onboard and survived the accident, according to a company statement. The NTSB has cited reports that five of the nine […]
Kannad introduces Integra ELT
Kannad introduced a new generation Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), the Kannad Aviation INTEGRA 406 GPS ELT at AirVenture. The new ELT operates on the international 406MHz satellite search and rescue system and includes an internal GPS and 406MHz antenna, plus an internal battery. The ELT offers pilots a number of benefits over standard ELT models, […]
Mid-Continent Instruments promotes Reddick to purchasing manager
Mid-Continent Instruments has promoted Marissa Reddick to purchasing manager. Reddick’s primary objective in her new position is to keep the production flow as efficient as possible while ensuring the on-time availability of parts. Mid-Continent Instruments manufactures aircraft instruments for the general aviation industry. Services at the Wichita, Kan., facility include developing and manufacturing new instruments […]
Electric Skyhawk in the works
Cessna Aircraft Co. is collaborating with Bye Energy, Inc. to design and develop an electric propulsion system for a Cessna 172 proof-of-concept (POC) aircraft. “As we look at the landscape of alternative fuels for general aviation aircraft, the electric power plant offers significant benefits, but there are significant challenges to get there,” said Jack Pelton, […]