The new video reports there are 5.7 million general aviation operations in Texas every year.
House Committee approves bill to continue FAA funding during government shutdowns
Also approved were measures to improve airport infrastructure across the country, create a task force to improve the presentation of notices to airmen (NOTAM), strengthen aviation safety, help communities recover from disasters, and more.
AirCam unveils Gen-3 model, with option for third seat
Numerous improvements have been incorporated in the new Gen-3 model airframes to accommodate the optional gross weight increase and jump seat.
ICON opens new showroom and demo center at Santa Monica Airport
The new Santa Monica location is part of an expansion plan designed to grow ICON’s presence across the U.S. and bring the plane closer to customers.
STOL King ground loops
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Picture of the Day: Flying weather at last!
Hayman Tam submitted the following photo and note: “After a long and very wet winter, glorious weather finally appeared in Northern California in time for St. Patrick’s Day and pilots took advantage of the perfect flying conditions. This Howard DGA-15P and Piper Apache were two eye-catching visitors at San Carlos Airport (KSQL).” Would you like […]
The serendipity of a random conversation
“For however much automation has helped the airline passenger by increasing safety it has had some negative consequences,” said interviewee and author William Langewiesche. “In this case it’s quite clear that these pilots had had experience stripped away from them for years.”
Five finalists named in GoFly Prize
Three U.S. teams are part of the five finalists in the GoFly Prize.
Two new navigators from Garmin
Intended for aircraft that weigh 6,000 pounds or less, as well as experimental aircraft, the STC’d GPS 175/GNX 375 are available for more than 700 aircraft makes and models.