The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Court of New York issued a permanent injunction Aug. 7, 2017, that strikes down access restrictions to New York’s East Hampton Airport (HTO) and resolves several years of litigation by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and others. Federal District Court Judge Joanna Seybert officially ended the litigation […]
Aviation City to add restroom and showers
ARCADIA, Fla. – Do you like to camp at airports? If so, and you happen to also enjoy proper restroom and shower facilities, you can help make both a reality at Aviation City at Florida’s Arcadia Airport. Friends of Arcadia Airport has raised about half of the $41,000 needed to complete the project. The Community […]
Gemco launches protection programs for piston engines
Gemco has introduced a set of protection programs for piston aircraft engines. Gemco’s flagship catastrophic protection program covers unscheduled maintenance and engine-driven accessories for the cost of an extra gallon of gas per hour, according to company officials. Working with the aircraft owner and his preferred maintenance provider, Gemco turns “unpredictable engine expenses into an […]
National Model Aviation Day Aug. 12
On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, thousands of model aircraft enthusiasts will celebrate the fifth annual National Model Aviation Day with more than 75 free events open to the public across the country. This national event will bring together hobbyists and members of local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) clubs to enjoy flying and learn about […]
New airport and hangar insurance offered in Florida
Stratus Risk Underwriters and Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Company have introduced a new product for airport property and hangar owners and renters in Florida. “The Florida property insurance market offers a limited number of options to the aviation community,” said Doug Gaudet, president and CEO of Stratus Risk Underwriters. “The state’s exposure to catastrophe losses […]
Pilot mistakenly shuts off fuel valve
The student pilot reported that while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, after crossing abeam the runway touchdown zone, he inadvertently shut off the fuel valve instead of activating the carburetor heat in the Taylorcraft BC12-D. Unaware of his mistake, he continued on the landing approach believing the engine was operating at a […]
Magnificent Flying Machine
Penny Hamilton, the AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer at Granby-Grand County Airport (KGNB) in Colorado, sent us these photos of a “Magnificent Flying Machine,” the Mitsubishi Marquise, which brought visitors to the Colorado high country to enjoy hiking and fly fishing.
At the confluence of ignorance and fear
Bad judgment lives at the confluence of ignorance and fear. Not that most folks notice. I direct you to an astoundingly popular activity that involves a carnie strapping you and a friend into a device intended to shoot you into the sky. It then allows you to drop at the speed of gravity, before boinging […]
Video: Osh for a Cause raises $1,600 for Young Eagles
Precise Flight and GlobalParts.aero report that $1,610 was raised for EAA’s Young Eagles program during “Osh for a Cause,” on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at EAA AirVenture 2017. Osh for a Cause featured celebrity pilots and the opportunity for fans to connect with their favorite aviator while supporting youth in aviation. In attendance were well […]