A question I recently found in my e-mail inbox intrigues me. “So how do we, as aviators, get the general population to engage?” Steve, from Midway, Georgia, poses this query. And in doing so he puts his finger on what is arguably the greatest challenge to pilots and aviation enthusiasts in the political arena. Because […]
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An upclose look at G100UL
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President and CEO Craig Fuller and senior members of the association’s government affairs staff traveled to Ada, Okla., on July 7, for a demonstration of one of the possible solutions in the search for an unleaded aviation gasoline. Joining them at General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI) was Cessna Aircraft Co. […]
GA helps disperse Gulf oil spill
A King Air circles the Gulf of Mexico, directing Air Tractors towards oil slicks. Once at a slick, the Air Tractors spray Corexit, a chemical dispersant. The unlikely team of King Airs and Air Tractors is the newest “critical tool” for cleaning up major oil spills, according to a report on the National Business Aviation […]
B-29 ‘FIFI’ cleared for flight
On Tues. July 6, the FAA issued an Airworthiness Certificate allowing the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-29 Superfortress crew to begin Phase I flight-testing of “FIFI.” Phase I flight-testing will begin in the afternoon on Fri., July 9, and continue through Sat., July 10. During these test flights, the B-29 crewmembers will be required to […]
New owner for Lancair
AVWeb is reporting that Lancair International has a new owner, along with a new infusion of operating capital. The story, which you can read here, says that Gene Wolstenholme is now majority owner and chairman, and Robert Wolstenholme, who built and flies his own Lancair IVP, was named president and CEO. The company will focus […]
‘Barefoot Bandit’ charges unsealed
A federal judge in Seattle has unsealed the charges against “Barefoot Bandit” Colton Harris-Moore, according to a blog at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer website. The teen, who has made his way to national notoriety through a string of burglaries and thefts, stands accused of stealing a plane in Idaho and crash landing it near Granite Falls. […]
Yaeger to speak at Ft. Worth Museum
General Chuck Yaeger will share his many exploits at a Sunday, July 25 event at the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. Seating is limited for the 2:30 pm event, but it is open to members ($30) and non-members ($40) alike. Contact the museum, 817-967-5995 for more information or tickets.
Osprey returns to Oshkosh
For the second time in three years, the CV-22 “Osprey” — one of the most unique aircraft flown by the U.S. military — is scheduled to appear at EAA AirVenture, which will be held July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH). The CV-22, an Air Force-modified version of the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, […]
Misconceptions about the 100LL replacement conundrum
There are a number of media reports, websites and blogs here and there about the transition process to an unleaded 100 octane avgas, which illustrate two serious misconceptions of the aircraft owners who must have 100 octane avgas. Until these misconceptions are addressed honestly, GA is going to tear itself apart. Misconception 1: The amount […]