The FAA has unveiled a number of changes to the restrictions governing the Special Flight Rules Area surrounding the nation’s capitol, effective Sept. 1. The most significant change will affect pilots who lose radio contact with controllers while flying VFR after departing from an airport located within the Special Flight Rules Area (a circle of […]
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Auction slated for Oshkosh
REDC, a real estate auction company that has auctioned more than 100,000 properties for $7 billion during the nation’s foreclosure crisis, has partnered with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) to auction aircraft at “The Spirit of Aviation Aircraft Auction” Saturday, July 31, during AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The auction features historic aircraft, […]
Want to fly a Warbird?
The Pacific Prowler Organization is looking for a few good men — and women. The Texas-based non-profit is forming the Prowler Command, a collection of general aviation pilots who can schedule and fly the group’s North American B-25 Mitchell bomber and a C-47 Gooney Bird. Dues to become a Prowler Commander are $10,000 annually and […]
‘Barefoot Bandit’ nabbed
The alleged “Barefoot Bandit” will be charged with illegal weapons possession and other crimes in the Bahamas following his weeklong run from authorities in the island chain, the Bahamian police commissioner told the Associated Press Monday. Harris-Moore, who had been on the run since escaping from a Washington state halfway house in 2008, is accused […]
Next step towards privatizing LZU
Officials in Gwinnett County, Georgia, have taken the next step in a plan to privatize Briscoe Field (LZU), according to a story in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The county recently issued a request for qualifications for firms interested in operating the field. The story notes: The measure is the next step in the FAA’s pilot program […]
FAA, Georgia Tech team on NextGen research
The FAA has reached an agreement with Georgia Tech to research how the increased sophistication on flight decks under the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) will affect pilots and controllers. The agreement is the first of several the FAA expects to announce in the coming months with universities that specialize in aviation-related human factors […]
Solar Impulse achieves milestone
When Solar Impulse HB-SIA landed safely at 9 a.m. local time Thursday morning, July 8, at Payerne Airfield, Switzerland, it was big news all over the world. No aircraft before had ever achieved a manned 24-hour flight through the night powered entirely by solar energy, according to a report at EAA.org. One of the Solar […]
Flying Musicians to perform at Oshkosh
The Flying Musicians Association, Inc. will perform at this month’s Airventure in Oshkosh, July 26-Aug. 1 at the Sennheiser tent. Sennheiser, which is famous for its microphones in recording studios and its aviation headsets, is the association’s newest sponsor. FMA performers will play from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. each day. Performers include RAVI, Bradley Leighton, […]
Guidebook for addressing wildlife hazards at GA airports released
Just released from the Transportation Research Board is a Guidebook for Addressing Aircraft/Wildlife Hazards at General Aviation Airports. The guidebook explores wildlife challenges that airports may face and potential techniques and strategies for addressing them. It also examines the different species that can be found at airports and specific information that may be helpful in […]