A grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation to revitalize about 10 acres of property at Springfield-Branson National Airport (KSGF) has served as a catalyst for improvement projects to meet increased demand. According to a report on the No Plane, No Gain website, the project included removing unused parking lots and old buildings to build […]
Garmin celebrates 1 million milestone
Garmin celebrated the delivery of the 1 millionth certified avionics product from its manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas, Nov. 22, 2017. The milestone product was a GTX 3000 DO-260B compliant Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder, which enables ADS-B Out transmissions and features TCAS II/ACAS II compatibility for a wide range of aircraft. Garmin officials note […]
Deadline looms for NAFI-King Schools scholarship
King Schools and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) are working together for the second straight year to create an opportunity for a CFI to receive a scholarship to further his or her education and training. Application deadline is Jan. 3, 2018. The second NAFI-Kings Schools scholarship, which will be awarded this spring, includes […]
Conklin & de Decker release Aircraft Cost Evaluator 17.2
Conklin & de Decker has released version 17.2 of its Aircraft Cost Evaluator (ACE), which also includes access to the new Conklin & de Decker Report version 1.0. ACE, which details operating and ownership costs for more than 550 jets, turboprops, helicopters and piston aircraft, is the flagship product from the Conklin & de Decker […]
Turn your smartphone into a satellite messaging device
BendixKing’s AeroWave Text & Track allows pilots to turn any smartphone into a satellite messaging and tracking device. BendixKing’s Text & Track system uses Iridium’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network to ensure reliable, global coverage, according to company officials. The portable device connects to any smartphone, providing two-way tracking and messaging so people can stay connected no […]
Maintenance error leads to crash that seriously injures pilot
The pilot reported that the Cessna 120 was on final approach to the airport in Gonzales, Louisiana, when the engine started to lose power. He applied carburetor heat and switched fuel tanks, but engine power was not restored, so he made a forced landing to a field near the airport. The pilot was seriously injured. […]
Picture of the day: Fill ‘er up
Ken VeArd of Pilot Partner fuels up his 1980 Bonanza A36TC after a trip to Llano Municipal Airport (KAQO) in Texas while on a $100 BBQ run. Photo By Alana Adderley.
General aviation, at home and away
As a participant in the American system of general aviation, no one needs to tell you how utilitarian or beneficial the smaller, quieter airports in our system are. These fields that sit serenely on the edge of town give users the ability to fly directly in to the destination they choose. They offer an efficiency that […]
Fatal accidents on the decline
Accident rates among general aviation pilots are on the decline, officials with the NTSB reported at a recent meeting to review progress made in addressing the agency’s 2017-18 Most Wanted List. The NTSB Most Wanted List identifies the most critical areas in need of attention to reduce transportation accidents, including several affecting general aviation. Loss […]