Story and Photos By GUY R. MAHER It was the Saturday before SUN ‘n FUN and I was about an hour north of Gilbert Field (KGIF) in Winter Haven, Florida, in a Cessna Cardinal RG when Jacksonville Center asked me what was going on. He indicated there were three other Cardinals also heading for KGIF. What was […]
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Study: Florida could gain economic growth through elimination of sales tax on aircraft
Florida could gain almost 300 high-paying jobs and millions of dollars in economic growth by reducing or eliminating the sales tax on aircraft, according to a new study commissioned by the Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA). The study estimates elimination of the sales tax would result in the sale of 354 additional aircraft worth a […]
Garmin expands pilot training classes
Garmin has expanded pilot training opportunities for 2016 to include live classes throughout the United States and Europe. In addition to scheduled classes for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series and G500/G600 glass flight display systems, on-demand classes for the G1000, G3000, and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks and supplemental eLearning opportunities are also available. These new […]
Lyons named HAI chairman
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Max Lyons, Hillsboro Aviation president and CEO, has been appointed 2015-2016 chairman of the board of the Helicopter Association International (HAI). “Hillsboro Aviation has been a member of HAI for over 30 years, during which I have witnessed the tremendous impact the association has on safety, legislation and the promotion of our industry on […]
NATA puts out call for nomations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has put out a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence and the highest level of customer service to the general aviation community. Each year, NATA presents five awards: The Airport Executive Partnership Award, which recognizes an airport manager for outstanding efforts […]
Shuert joins Sandia Aerospace
Bill Shuert has joined Sandia Aerospace as manufacturing and service manager. Shuert previously spent 34 years with the Air Force National Guard, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. A private pilot and licensed A&P, Shuert owns a Cessna 150. Shuert is a founding member of the New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association, where he was instrumental in organizing the […]
Farewell to a friend
By JACK HOKE and RYAN MUDRY Life has a way of coming around full circle, just one of the many lessons learned through owning a Luscombe. Another is that you never know where that Luscombe will take you and who you will meet along the journey. Our journey began in 2007, when my wife Sally […]
GA advocates urge Congress to introduce FAA reauthorization bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently sent a letter to transportation leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate urging them to introduce FAA reauthorization legislation soon. The current authorization expired Sept. 30 and was extended until March 31, 2016. GAMA officials noted they are concerned that further delays could […]
AOPA Air Safety Institute releases video on avoiding power-on stalls
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released its newest video, “Margins of Safety: Avoiding Power-On Stalls.” The video explains the differences in power-on stall training versus real-world scenarios, the aerodynamics of how stalls occur during takeoffs and go-arounds, and techniques pilots can use to prevent them. This latest ASI video is […]