The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has teamed up with Pilatus Aircraft to offer the use of a Pilatus PC-12 NG turboprop for eight hours of business missions. The “AOPA Pilot BizAv & You” contest runs through June 30, and is open to people who own or work for a company that would benefit […]
First flight: Merlin LSA
Glasair Aviation’s new light-sport aircraft, Merlin, took its first flight through the skies above Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) in Washington state, April 7. Following detailed validation testing, including engine run-up, high-speed taxi, and ground roll lift off, the team at Glasair stood back and watched as Merlin departed the surface of runway 34 with test-pilot […]
NC sponsors free wildlife hazard training sessions
Wildlife can wreak havoc for airports and their staff. Birds and other animals can damage planes on the ground or cause accidents by flying into the engines or roaming on airport grounds. To increase awareness of these concerns and to improve safety for all, the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation will offer free […]
ASA releases FAR/AIM Android app
A new FAR/AIM app from ASA is now available on Google Play. The app, priced at $9.99, contains information from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to pilots, flight instructors, and flight crew, combined with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Pilot/Controller Glossary. Features include free updates, text search, highlighting, bookmarking, […]
Pilot mistakes gear handle for flap lever
The pilot of the Cessna 210 and a passenger were attempting to land at Corvallis, Ore., at the end of a cross-country flight. As the airplane was approaching the non-towered airport, the pilot announced his position and his intention to conduct a straight-in approach to Runway 35. The landing was normal. During the landing roll, […]
Picture of the day: Flying in Iceland
Valur Stefansson, chairman of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in Iceland, sends us this photo, noting, “this Cessna Skyhawk 172M 1975 model TF-STR has been in our family since 1990.”
Do unto others, and all that sort of thing
You know the drill. The neighbors complain about the airport because it’s populated entirely by spoiled, rich white guys who get their kicks by flying low over the neighborhood and making lots of noise. We can disagree, we can explain, we can put thousands of hours of effort into going door to door to tell […]
Celebrating GA in Florida
VERO BEACH, Florida — U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and U.S. Congressman Bill Posey joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), hundreds of manufacturing employees, aviation enthusiasts, and local leaders at an April 7 jobs rally celebrating the economic impact of general aviation in Florida. The event, held at Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, is GAMA’s 13th jobs […]
Year-end Avionics Market Report unveiled
The Aircraft Electronics Association released its 2014 year-end Avionics Market Report during the 58th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show at the Gaylord Texan Convention Center this week in Dallas, Texas. Total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales for the year amounted to more than $2.5 billion, a 4% increase in sales from […]