For many years, non-residents of Florida were staying away from the Sunshine State during the first six months of ownership of their aircraft because of the sometimes misunderstood and confusing use tax statute and the threat of receiving a use tax bill upon returning home. That will soon change. With the governor’s signature, a new […]
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Cherokee’s 50th celebrations continue with fly-in and poker run
Piper Aircraft and GATV are hosting a Fly-In and Poker Run to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Piper Cherokee. The event will be held Saturday, May 15, at the St. Lucie County International Airport (KFPR) in Ft. Pierce, Florida, starting at 9 a.m. The celebration will include a poker run with stops at Stuart […]
Alaska Airmen’s Show kicks off May 1
Aircraft from all over Alaska, and the Lower 48, are headed to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) for the 2010 Alaska Airmen’s Association Trade Show and Convention, which opens May 1. “We have some absolutely beautiful aircraft coming to the show this year,” said Dee Hanson, executive director of the Alaska Airmen’s Association. […]
FAA issues volcanic ash SAIB
The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advising owners of aircraft with turbine engines that may operate where volcanic ash may be present of recently issued communications from engine manufacturers. Specifically directed toward pilots who may fly in and out of Europe, while the Icelandic volcano, Mount Eyjafjallajokull, is still active. “Although […]
Cessna rises above recession
A few years ago, Cessna, one of the most renowned names in aviation, was selling hundreds of multimillion-dollar airplanes annually. Then the recession hit. According to a recent CNN story, the company lost half of its orders and half of its jobs — 6,000 jobs in Wichita alone. The story notes that the GA giant […]
Wings Over Salina takes off with first donation
The Wings Over Salina Air Museum, at Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) in Kansas, received its first monetary donation earlier this month. The donation was sent anonymously and was added to the provisional museum fund, which will go toward building the structure. Artifact donations have also been coming in, museum officials said. The airport authority started […]
ISM flight school hosts Young Eagles rally as part of Learn to Fly day
Orlando-Gateway Sport Pilot Flight Training Center at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) will host an Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Flight Rally through the Kissimmee EAA chapter Saturday, May 15. The rally will feature free flights for kids 8 to 17 years old, a pancake breakfast, flight simulators, a static display of T-6 Texan […]
Avfuel names new district manager
Avfuel Corp. has added a new district manager to its sales staff, Anthony Newcomb, who will take over fuel sales operations in the western US. Newcomb brings over 12 years of aviation industry experience with him to Avfuel, as both pilot and aircraft sales professional. Having served in the US Coast Guard for four years […]
Another temporary extension for FAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate and House are expected to not complete agreement on reauthorization of the FAA before the temporary extension expires April 30, so Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, introduced legislation Wednesday to again extend federal aviation operations and programs through July 3, 2010. “We […]