The Federal Aviation Administration’s website as among those targeted in this week’s cyberattack on major U.S. government departments and agencies. The attack involved thousands of computers worldwide infected with malicious software that instructed them to repeatedly try to access the targeted sites, a tactic designed to render the targeted sites inaccessible to legitimate users, The […]
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Why all the noise at Falcon Field?
What’s at the root of noise complaints at historic Falcon Field in Mesa, Ariz.? Business owners and pilots want to know, so are pushing for a study, the latest twist in an intense noise debate in that city. Read the Arizona Republic’s story at www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/07/06/20090706mr-noise0704.html
Model aircraft museum breaks ground on new education facility
A groundbreaking was held July 6 for a new education facility at the Academy of Model Aeronautics at the National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie, Ind. The museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of model aircraft, recently received a $152,000 bequest from Model Aviation Hall of Fame member Claude McCullough to enhance its educational […]
Allegro LSA: Made in USA
The Allegro Light Sport Aircraft will now be built in the USA by Allegro USA LLC. Formerly built by Fantasy Air in the Czech Republic, the Allegro has a new home in Roseburg, Oregon. “We believe in the Allegro and the USA Light Sport market, and will continue with our expansion of the Allegro for […]
Buy an LSA at the mall?
The Fresno Fashion Fair Mall in California will host an unusual display in its center court this week – an airplane. To reach a new audience, Central Valley Sport Planes Inc., located at Fresno’s Downtown Chandler Airport, is partnering with T-Bird Aviation and Remos Aircraft to display a new Remos LSA (pictured) at the mall’s […]
Georgia governor to speak at Atlanta Aero Club
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue will be the featured guest speaker for the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for July 16. Perdue, a commercially rated pilot, will discuss the new Aviation Authority Program. Also scheduled to speak is aviation veteran Lance Toland who serves as chairman of the board of the Georgia […]
FAA issues new advisory circular for vintage aircraft
In a move intended to help keep vintage aircraft safely maintained, restored and flying, the FAA has issued Advisory Circular AC 23-27, Parts and Materials Substitution for Vintage Aircraft. The publication gives guidance to both owner/restorers and FAA aviation safety inspectors when collecting information needed for an FAA approval when parts or materials used in […]
Resolution would honor GA
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) has introduced a resolution in the House to recognize the contributions of the general aviation industry to the United States. Noting the many services GA provides – from aiding law enforcement to providing access to small communities – H. Res. 508 also encourages GA activities, according to a report by By […]
Cessna and Piper associations plan annual pre-AirVenture gathering
The Cessna Flyer Association and Piper Flyer Association are inviting all Cessna and Piper pilots to fly into Waupaca Municipal Airport (KPCZ) in Waupaca, Wisc., for the associations’ Annual Gathering. The Gathering will be held the weekend preceding EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 24-26, at the groups’ headquarters, better known as “The Blue Hangar.” “This will […]