NEW CUYAMA, Calif. – The New Cuyama Airport (L88), a privately owned, public use airport established by Richfield Oil Co. in 1950, has officially reopened after passing Cal Trans inspection. Located in rural Santa Barbara County in the high desert and bounded by the Sierra Madre and Caliente mountain ranges, the Cuyama Runway is a historic flying destination. The runway deteriorated into […]
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FAA to re-evaluate method for measuring aircraft noise
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA will soon begin work on the next step in a multi-year effort to update the scientific evidence on the relationship between aircraft noise exposure and its effects on communities around airports. “The FAA is sensitive to public concerns about aircraft noise. We understand the interest in expediting this research, and […]
Rainier Flight Service launches FBO at RNT
Rainier Flight Service recently opened its new location at Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) in Washington State and will hold its official grand opening and fly-in May 30. Launched in 2009, Rainier Flight Service specializes in flight training, aircraft maintenance, aviation seminars and social events. Amenities include several briefing rooms, a 50-seat classroom, free wifi and […]
Goulian modifies plane for first-ever Red Bull Air Race in Japan
Ever since the introduction of standardized Lycoming racing engines in 2014, the Red Bull Air Race teams have focused their engineering efforts into the aerodynamic performance of their airframes. Any possible drag reduction is now more important than ever. The more aerodynamically sleek the airframe, the more speed the race plane will carry around the […]
Flying Musicians to perform at all AOPA fly-ins
The Flying Musicians Association will be on the ramp at each AOPA Fly-In across the country beginning this Saturday at Salinas, Calif. (KSNS).Association officials encourage all pilot/musicians to participate. “This is about outreach,” says John Zapp, CEO. “We want all who have a love of music to join us as we liven up the ramp while inspiring, […]
FAA launches National Capital Region No Drone Zone Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA has launched a new public outreach campaign for the National Capital Region around Washington, D.C. to reinforce the message that the District of Columbia and cities and towns within a 15-mile radius of Ronald-Reagan Washington National Airport are a No Drone Zone. “Federal rules prohibit any aircraft from operating in the […]
OAK to DCA now possible via KaiserAir FBO
If your aircraft has the legs to fly from the west coast – and you are qualified to fly into Washington DC’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Oakland’s KaiserAir is now an option for you. Created by the Department of Homeland Security in wake of Sept. 11, the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) […]
First flight for first customer ICON A5
ICON Aircraft reports that its first customer aircraft completed its inaugural flight April 24 at the company’s R&D facility in Tehachapi, California. “Following a successful high-speed taxi test, A5 ASN-1 (Aircraft Serial Number 1) took to the air and performed its initial flight flawlessly,” ICON’s Craig Bowers reported. Test pilot and Lead Aero Engineer Jon […]
Direct To Podcast discusses ‘Drone Strikes’
Are drones a true menace to General Aviation aircraft, and what’s being done to keep you safe? And, are drone strikes more of a threat than bird strikes? In Boldmethod’s second podcast episode of Direct To, Aleks Udris and Colin Cutler ask three industry experts what they think about the drone danger: Jon Resnick, Policy […]