The Balloon Federation of America, in conjunction with the FAA Production Studios and the FAAST Program, will hold its 2010 On Line Safety Seminar Feb. 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST. According to officials, 97 people have already signed up to attend the seminar in the FAA Production Studios at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in […]
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Kansas governor to address Wichita Aero Club
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson will address the Wichita Aero Club at its monthly luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Wichita Airport Hilton. In a recent talk in front of the Wichita State University Alumni Association, Parkinson, a WSU alum, noted that he was confident that, when the current recession ends, Wichita will […]
Just Aircraft takes off
By BILL WALKER For General Aviation News The man working on his own kit plane at the Just Aircraft factory in Walhalla, S.C., is Robert Stephens, a retired airline pilot who chose the builder assist option when he bought a Highlander Light Sport Aircraft last year. Stephens said he picked Just Aircraft after considerable study […]
Aviation fares well in budget proposal
The alphabet groups are pleased with President Barack Obama’s proposed 2011 budget. A preliminary review by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) of the budget proposal appears to show aviation faring well in a year of federal belt tightening, association officials said. Officials at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) also were pleased that […]
TFR in place for Super Bowl
Planning to fly to Miami to watch the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV? If so, plan your flight to arrive before the temporary flight restriction goes into effect, officials at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association suggest. The FAA has issued a notam restricting flight within a 30-nm radius of […]
First international Texas Sport completed
American Legend Aircraft Co. reported Feb. 2 the completion of its first international customer delivery of a Texas Sport aircraft kit. The kit was delivered to Brazil in early 2009. The new owners took approximately 10 months to complete its construction. The kit, based on the Legend Cub design, enables amateur aircraft builders to fabricate […]
Cirrus jet program moves forward
With nearly 430 orders for its new single-engine jet, Cirrus is moving forward with its plans to produce the plane in 2012, according to a story in the Duluth News Tribune. The story also notes the price of the jet has increased to $1.72 million, up from $1.3 million.
Citation CJ4 nears Type Certification
Cessna Aircraft Co. officials reported at the Singapore Air Show this week that the company has completed all certification testing and is in the final stages of FAA type certification approvals for the Citation CJ4. Deliveries are set to begin later this year. Standard equipment on the business jet includes a four-screen Collins Pro Line […]
Wyoming aviation pioneer dies at 103
A Wyoming aviation pioneer has died at age 103, according to a report from the Wyoming Tribune. Ralph S. Johnson was a test pilot, launched aviation businesses and created innovations for pilots that are still in use today. The story quotes John Richard Waggener, president of the Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fall: “He will forever […]