HARRISBURG, Pa. — Twenty-three airports will make safety upgrades and expand operations with the assistance of $8.8 million in state investments, according to Governor Tom Wolf. Included in the grants is $5.4 million distributed through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, which is a capital budget grant program funded with bonds. The grants leverage nearly $3.6 million in […]
McKinney Air Center expands
MCKINNEY, Texas — Avfuel-branded FBO McKinney Air Center at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) recently opened a new 15,000-square-foot hangar featuring 2,000 square feet of office space. Located in the Dallas Metroplex, McKinney Air Center serves the cities of Plano, Frisco, Allen and McKinney. FBO officials report hangar space was “completely” leased out months in advance, a testament to the […]
Garmin introduces ADS-B transponders for experimental aircraft
Garmin has introduced the GTX 35R, which meets Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out requirements, and the GTX 45R that offers ADS-B Out, as well as ADS-B In benefits. Designed specifically for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light-sport aircraft (LSA), these new transponders are controlled by G3X and G3X Touch systems. The GTX 45R unlocks more capabilities for […]
Sixth edition of ‘Checklist for Success’ released
The sixth edition of “Checklist for Success: A Pilot’s Guide to the Successful Airline Interview” has been released. Written by Cheryl Cage, the sixth edition takes readers from application through to the interview. The author not only offers interview preparation, but illustrates her points by stepping aside to reflect on her own experiences in counseling aspiring pilots, furloughed pilots, […]
Pilot’s impairment leads to crash into the ocean
The airline transport pilot was conducting a cross-country personal flight. Radar data indicated that the Cirrus SR22 took off from the departure airport and then climbed to an altitude of 21,000 feet mean sea level before leveling off and maintaining that altitude for about an hour. The pilot then contacted an air route traffic control center […]
Picture of the day: AirVenture fly-over
Bill Walker captured this photo of an afternoon flyover at AirVenture 2016. He notes that no announcement was made on the group, but it appears to be an RV formation.
Quirky
By JEB BURNSIDE. It’s ironic that pilots are supposed to do everything the same way each time while the airplanes we’re flying are all different. One supposed characteristic of aviation is its consistency. Performing the same tasks in the same way when dealing with a complicated mechanical device is just good common sense, and pilots […]
Giving disabled pilots wings
Two groups have banded together for a common goal to help disabled pilots fly. EAA Chapter 1083 and John Robinson, the founder of AV84all.org, will build a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer in Salisbury, North Carolina. The EAA chapter members will launch the build Sept. 10, 2016, at Rowan County Airport (KRUQ). “When I was first contacted by Zenith about […]
Video: New small drone rule goes into effect Aug. 29
A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens Aug. 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective, according to officials with the FAA. What do you need to do the take advantage of these opportunities? Aeronautical Knowledge Test One important step you have to take is to obtain your remote pilot […]