FAA officials note that North Carolina is leading the way to the next generation of air traffic control. NextGen procedures are helping flights operate more efficiently at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), as well as surrounding airports in North Carolina, South Carolina and southern Virginia. The Charlotte Metroplex project includes procedural changes at altitudes between 3,000 and […]
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GA Caucus urges FAA to protect airports
Members of the General Aviation Caucus in the House of Representatives are urging the FAA to protect federally obligated airports, as well as expressing their support for a recent finding that Santa Monica Municipal Airport is obligated to remain open and operating at least until 2023. According to a report at AOPA.org, 40 House GA […]
Top air show performers commit to AirVenture 2016
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to fly at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 fly-in, slated for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Among the performers and aircraft already committed to Oshkosh in 2016 are: AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s) Luca Bertossio […]
ONE Aviation inks deal with Scheme Designers
Scheme Designers and ONE Aviation have entered into an agreement to provide concierge level design consultation for each customer buying a new Eclipse 550 aircraft. As part of this arrangement, Scheme Designers will design the factory standard paint scheme for the Eclipse 550 and will provide personal color selection consultations with each customer, at no […]
NAFI extends deadline for Hall of Fame nominations
The National Association of Flight Instructors has extended the deadline for nominations until the end of January for the 2016 selection to the National Flight Instructor Hall of Fame. NAFI sponsors the National Flight Instructor Hall of Fame (HOF) to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction while reflecting […]
OK3 Air offering Sundance Film Festival incentives
HEBER CITY, Utah — Avfuel-branded FBO OK3 AIR is bringing back a popular promotion, offering five AVTRIP Points per gallon and giving away Amazon gift cards during the 2016 Sundance Film Festival from Jan. 21- 31. Fueling 700 or more gallons will not only get pilots 3500 AVTRIP Points, but also a $100 Amazon gift card. A purchase of 1,200 […]
Do you know your best glide speed?
When was the last time you practiced these maneuvers? They can help provide a better understanding of best glide speed when maneuvering to complete a forced landing.
RAF director dies in crash
The Recreational Aviation Foundation reports that RAF director Reade Genzlinger was killed in an aircraft accident near the Alpine, Wyoming, airport Jan. 4. His passenger, 17-year-old Mackenzie Ruston, was also killed on the crash. Mackenzie Ruston’s father, Mark, is also an RAF supporter. Genzlinger joined the RAF board in July 2012 and served as the […]
Paramount Business Jets celebrates 10th anniversary by establishing scholarship
Paramount Business Jets, an aircraft charter provider, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by establishing a new scholarship for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students considering careers in aviation. Richard Zaher, CEO of Paramount Business Jets, is an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumnus and the 2012 recipient of the university’s Alumni Eagle of Excellence Award. He noted that for […]