Women in Aviation International has created a Girl Scout fun patch to award to Girl Scouts who take part in Girls in Aviation Day events. The first chance girls will have to earn the patch will be at Girls in Aviation Day Nashville, on Saturday, March 12, at the International Women in Aviation Conference. The patch […]
More cities proclaim March GA Appreciation Month
The Alliance for Aviation Across America reports that several more cities and towns have proclaimed March General Aviation Appreciation Month, including the City Council of New Orleans, Mayor Randy Roach of Lake Charles, Mayor Hilda Curry of New Iberia, and Mayor Ollie Tyler of Shreveport, Louisiana. In Louisiana, general aviation airports contribute $966 million to the state’s […]
Gusty winds contribute to crash
According to the sport pilot, while turning from the left base to the final leg of the approach for Runway 2 in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., with engine power reduced to “near” idle, a gust of wind came from the right and the Allegro 2000 lost altitude. He attempted to recover the altitude loss by […]
Pictures of the day: The Memphis Air Show
Ace aviation photographer Sheldon Heatherington was at the Memphis Air Show in late September and captured these stunning photos. The Memphis Air Show will return in 2017 — featuring the Blue Angels — at the Millington Regional Jetport (KNQA), just outside Memphis, Tenn.
Tips to restart an idle airplane
Q: Because of medical problems, my IO-720 has not run in six months. While always hangared, the hangar is sometimes damp. The question is what to do in re-starting? Do we open it up and clean, or change the oil often? Larry Smith A: Larry, first of all, we certainly hope all of your medical issues are […]
Backcountry aircraft: Is your plane on the list?
BackcountryPilot.org contains a wealth of information for pilots who are already veterans of backcountry flying, as well as those who dream of trying it. Included in its Knowledge Base is a list of backcountry aircraft, which is long and includes many planes you wouldn’t necessarily consider as ready for the backcountry. Check it out here […]
FAA proposes rule to overhaul certification standards for GA airplanes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA has proposed a rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes. The FAA’s proposal, which is based on industry recommendations, would reduce the time it takes to get safety enhancing technologies for GA airplanes into the marketplace while also reducing cost. “This proposal would improve safety, reduce costs, and leverage innovation […]
Bill to extend FAA reauthorization introduced in House, Senate takes up reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill has been introduced in the House to extend the authorization of the FAA through July 15. Meanwhile, the Senate has unveiled its own plan for the agency’s reauthorization. In the House, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the bill to […]
Mayors proclaim March GA Appreciation Month
According to the Alliance for Aviation Across America, several mayors across the United States have proclaimed March “General Aviation Appreciation Month, including: Mayor Sly James Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. In Missouri, general aviation airports support an economic impact of over $857 million annually. Mayor Philip Craighead of Lebanon, Tennessee; Mayor Mary Esther Reed of […]