When Heritage Aviation took over the FBO at the Penn Valley Airport in Selinsgrove, Pa., the airport was more than $650,000 in debt and on the verge of closing. In just six months, the new FBO has turned things around the airport, according to a report by Ian J. Twombly at AOPA.org. Read the story […]
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Cessna 337 takes off and lands — without a pilot
Aurora Flight Sciences has successfully demonstrated fully autonomous takeoffs and landings on a general aviation aircraft. Tests have been underway since March using a company-owned Cessna 337 configured as an “optionally piloted” aircraft testbed known as “Chiron.” The flights were conducted under the FAA Experimental category and took place near Aurora’s headquarters in Manassas, Va. […]
Caring for Troops
Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), a Bend, Ore.-based helicopter company, has partnered with radio station KBND to support Caring For Troops. Leading Edge Aviation will take the public up in a helicopter to fly along with Chris Jordan as he reports on traffic weekday mornings for KBND. The “Traffic for Troops” flight costs $99, and Leading […]
ISM manager earns accreditation
George M. Stokus, airfield manager at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Stokus had to successfully complete three phases of the accreditation process: Pass a 180-item, multiple-choice examination; fulfill a writing requirement; and demonstrate, in an interview by […]
Pilots N Paws 5000 slated
During the week of Sept. 12-20, 2009, Pilots N Paws, an online forum to match animal rescue groups and volunteer pilots, will try to save 5,000 animals. The group, which has dubbed the effort “The Pilots N Paws 5000,” is seeking volunteers to join the crusade to rescue shelter pets and get them to their […]
Visit General Aviation News at AirVenture
As we have since the early 70’s General Aviation News will be exhibiting at AirVenture again this year. Please stop by and see us at booth 1128 in building A. For those of you who thought it might be too late to do any advertising at the show you might want to know that you […]
Goulian to receive Bill Barber Award
By Amanda Betts, EAA PR Airshow pilot Michael Goulian will receive the 2009 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship during EAA AirVenture 2009, according to World Airshow News. The award will be presented to Goulian at EAA‘s Theater in the Woods on July 27. He joins a list of honorees that reads like an airshow hall […]
Two Passions, One Goal: Flying Musicians Association
The blending of two passions, flying and music, has led to the birth of a new group called Flying Musicians Association, Inc. Founded by two pilot/musicians, John Zapp and Aileen Hummel, the group’s goal is to encourage, promote, educate and support these two passions among those who share them. “I have met several pilots who […]
Mid-Continent Instruments offers face-to-face customer service
Pat Napolitano has returned to Mid-Continent Instruments as an outside sales representative. Napolitano will directly support Mid-Continent’s 45-year history of providing responsive, one-on-one customer service. He will enhance communication and further cultivate relationships through face-to-face, on-site visits with friends and customers. With more than 20 years of experience and a strong aviation background, Napolitano’s expertise […]