A new aviation organization called Stop LASP has posed “Six questions for Michael Chertoff” concerning Homeland Security’s proposed restrictions on general aviation aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds. The group points out that ground vehicles are far more likely to be used by terrorist operations than are aircraft, yet no similar restrictions are proposed for […]
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Fatal Remos GX crash at Sport Aviation Expo
The final day of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo at Sebring was marred by a fatal accident when a REMOS GX aircraft crashed, according to a news release from David Gustafson. “On Sunday, January 25th, at 7:35 a.m. EDT, a REMOS GX seemed to lose control right after takeoff and impacted the ground,” Gustafson wrote. […]
LaHood Confirmed As DOT Secretary
Former Rep. Ray Lahood, R-Ill., has been confirmed as Department of Transportation Secretary by the Senate. Because LaHood’s new job will include dealing out huge sums of taxpayers’ money in support of President Obama’s proposed stimulus plan, LaHood – whose confirmation came through Jan. 22 – already is being lobbied by many, if not all, […]
Indiana seaplane pilots fight for lake access
The Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association (ISPA) has issued a call to action in support of a proposal to increase public access to Indiana lakes for seaplanes. “After ten years of a pilot program designed to show the feasibility and compatibility of opening more Indiana lakes to seaplane traffic, the Indiana Departments of Natural Resources (INDNR) […]
Sporty’s Fly-In set for May 16
Sporty’s Sweepstakes airplane, a new Cessna Skyhawk with Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology, will be awarded May 16 during Sporty’s Annual Fly-In. “We decided to incorporate our sweepstakes drawing into our fly-in to share with our customers the excitement of awarding a brand-new airplane,” said Sporty’s President Michael Wolf. “Of course, you don’t have to be […]
New requirement for hangar fire suppression
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which develops building fire codes including requirements for aircraft hangars, recently proposed new technical changes that will affect aircraft hangar owners. The current March 6 comment period deadline to address the changes limits the amount of time the general aviation industry has to review, prepare and submit its concerns. […]
406-MHz ELT requirement starts Feb. 1
The FAA Safety Team has issued a notice reminding aircraft operators that satellite monitoring of 121.5-MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) will end as of Feb. 1. As of that date, the International Cospas-Sarsat Organization will monitor only 406-MHz ELTs, which “transmit a much stronger signal, are more accurate, verifiable and traceable to the registered beacon […]
Ultralight pilot arrested for flying over tribal land
The Hualapai Nation tribal police have cited a pilot for flying his ultralight over tribal lands near the Gand Canyon, according to a Jan. 22 report by Cyndy Cole in the Arizona Daily Sun. After flying over the western Grand Canyon, pilot Lionel De Antoni landed to find that his motor home had been towed […]
‘Plane Dollars & Sense’ seminar slated
An aviation workshop and seminar, “Plane Dollars & Sense,” will be held Jan. 31 in Long Beach. During the seminar, a panel of experts will discuss legal, insurance, investment and sales/use tax issues for pilots and aircraft owners. The seminar, slated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be at the Linehan Aviation Hanger at […]