group of Erie, Colorado community leaders and area businesses have formed the Erie Airport Economic Development Council for the purpose of “maximizing the value of the Erie Municipal Airport and its economic impact for the benefit of the Town of Erie and its citizens,” said the group’s May 5 news release. “We have a great […]
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New caucus educates lawmakers on GA issues
A new congressional caucus to help ensure the future of general aviation, founded and co-chaired by Reps. Allen Boyd (D-Fla.) and Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.), is picking up steam as members of Congress in key aviation-related committees add their names to the ranks of those supporting GA, according to a May 4 news release from the […]
Mayors tell Obama of GA benefits to towns, economy
On May 6, mayors and county executives from across the country will release an open letter to President Barack H. Obama explaining to him the crucial importance that general aviation provides to small towns and local economies. Nearly 70 civic officials have signed the letter. Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer also renewed his invitation to the […]
Florida Sales & Use Tax reform stalls – again
Despite the best efforts of several state and national aviation advocacy groups, it appears that general aviation sales and use tax reform legislation has stalled in the Florida State Senate for the second year in a row. Proposals H.B. 51 and S.B. 300 would allow non-Florida residents who recently bought aircraft to visit Florida for […]
Aviation groups help wounded veterans
The Morristown Aviation Association, Teterboro Users Group and Westchester Aviation Association are working with Customs and Border Protection to raise money for the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans. The groups’ donations will be used to buy wheelchairs for veterans in need, which will be presented to them on June 28 at Central Park in […]
QUIKR makes its debut
A new Light Sport Aircraft, the P&M QUIKR (pronounced “quicker”) made its debut at Sun ‘n Fun. The certified S-LSA weigh-shift-control aircraft is manufactured in England by P&M Aviation LTD, and imported and distributed by P&M Aviation USA of Cedartown, Georgia. The ASTM-compliant aircraft is touted by company officials as a “no-nonsense, high-speed touring aircraft.” […]
University picks Remos for training
LSAs have arrived – and they are here to stay. That’s the message from Corvin Huber, president of Remos, which just announced that FIT Aviation, LLC, a part of the Florida Institute of Technology, has added new Remos GX aircraft to its training fleet. “This is a small step for FIT, but a large step […]
Flying on Silver Wings
Did you solo at least 25 years ago? If so, you should join with others who accomplished that feat in the Silver Wings Fraternity, an international organization of pilots. Founded in 1958 by the late Russ Brinkley and several other pilots, it has grown over the years to include pilots from all aspects of aviation. […]
Kitfox debuts ready-to-fly LSA
The Kitfox Special-Light Sport Aircraft, a ready-to-fly model, was unveiled at Sun ‘n Fun. “It is a refinement of our series seven design,” explained John McBean, Kitfox president. “We were able to make changes to lighten the design and meet the ASTM standards for Light Sport Aircraft.” Kitfox has been making kit aircraft since the […]