Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales were up 13 percent in the first quarter, according to the Aircraft Electronics Association‘s first-quarter 2018 Avionics Market Report. In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to more than $639 million as reported by the participating companies. The figure […]
FAA begins nationwide beta test of LAANC
Beginning April 30, 2018, the FAA is phasing in a nationwide beta test of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), which helps support the safe integration of drones in the nation’s airspace. The testing will deploy the system incrementally at nearly 300 air traffic facilities covering approximately 500 airports, according to FAA officials. […]
Registration opens for Hayward Air Rally
Registration is now open for the 54th Annual Hayward Air Rally, slated for June 21-23, 2018. The Hayward Air Rally is a 500-mile VFR cross-country challenge, flown in two legs, starting at the Hayward Airport (KHWD) in California and ending at Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) in Nevada. Officials note this is not a speed event, […]
BendixKing introduces flight display for experimental aircraft
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – BendixKing has introduced xVue Touch, a primary flight display for experimental aircraft. Available now for $5,499, the new cockpit technology provides builders and pilots with a touchscreen flight display at an affordable price, according to company officials. This is the first product BendixKing has launched for experimental aircraft. BendixKing’s xVue Touch replaces […]
Bird strike fatal for four
The purpose of the flight was to conduct low-level aerial surveying and photography. A review of air traffic radar data revealed that the Cessna 172 departed the airport in a southerly direction before turning west and then conducted two 360° turns. The airplane then proceeded northeast of the airport for about four miles before turning […]
Picture of the Day: On final
Don Sutherland sent in this picture for Picture of the Day, explaining: “C-172 on final for Boerne Stage Field (5C1) just west of San Antonio, Texas, on April 25, 2018. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for […]
The world’s busiest airport — for a week
During the week of SUN ’n FUN, Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport becomes the busiest airport in the nation. But that’s nothing new for the airport, where there is always something new going on. Just since last year’s SUN ’n FUN, the airport opened its new U.S. Customs facility; cut the ribbon on the new NOAA building; a […]
GA advocates say airport funds can’t be used to fight for restrictions at airport
The town of East Hampton, N.Y., cannot divert airport revenue to pay for legal fees stemming from its unsuccessful effort to impose restrictions at East Hampton Airport (KHTO), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) claims in an appeal to the FAA. The appeal comes in response to a preliminary FAA decision that declined to address […]
Call for nominations for the CFI Hall of Fame
The National Association of Flight Instructors has put out a call for nominations for the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame. Celebrating its 21st year, the National Flight Instructor Hall of Fame recognizes CFIs who “make significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction in their communities and nationwide,” NAFI officials said. Nominations for the 2018 […]