Suresh Bista sent in this photo, explaining: “The Cessna Caravan was introduced into flying service in Nepal in the year 2000. Two Caravans were bought and owned by Necon Air. We needed to do few proving flights at high altitude airstrips as required by Civil Aviation rules. This sortie was one of them at airstrip […]
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“Follow me, because I believe what you believe.” This is a paraphrased rallying cry of far too many political campaigns. It’s a common theme for the simple reason that it works. When spoken in solemn tones, or shouted with vigor, it fires up the hopeful. It gives the lone individual a sense of belonging. Yet, […]
AOPA sends contribution to Veteran’s Airlift Command
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has made a contribution to the Veteran’s Airlift Command. As part of an effort around Veteran’s Day, AOPA announced it would contribute 10% of new memberships and renewals between Nov. 11 and Nov. 22 to the Veteran’s Airlift Command, which resulted in AOPA sending a check for $1,380 […]
GA groups to Congress: ATC reform more than user fees
With Congress preparing to consider FAA reauthorization legislation this session, a host of general aviation advocacy associations have sent letters to transportation leaders in the House of Representatives highlighting “real and longstanding concerns” about a concept being pushed by some airlines regarding air traffic control and funding. Specifically, the organizations cited concerns over a proposal promoted by […]
Survey shows 54% of FBOs reported fuel sales up in 2015
More than half the FBOs in the U.S. reported increased fuel sales in 2015 compared to 2014, according to Aviation Business Strategies Group (ABSG) Principals John Enticknap and Ron Jackson. Citing their Annual FBO Industry Fuel Sales Survey completed earlier this month, Enticknap and Jackson said 54% of those responding reported an increase of at […]
AOPA Air Safety Institute releases video aimed at collision avoidance
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video aimed at informing pilots about how to avoid midair collisions. Collision Avoidance: See, Sense, Separate helps pilots to know when and where most midair collisions occur, as well as steps to reduce the risk, officials note. “While there are […]
Three West Virginia mayors declare January ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
Mayor Andy McKenzie of Wheeling, West Virginia, Mayor Ronald J. Straight, Sr. of Fairmont, West Virginia, and Mayor George Karos of Martinsburg, West Virginia, have all proclaimed January “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In West Virginia, general aviation contributes more than $1 billion to the state’s total economic output annually, according to officials with the Alliance for […]
L.J. Aviation at KLBE opens new hangar
LATROBE, Pa. – L.J. Aviation recently completed construction on its new hangar, finishing a year of expansion at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE). The 30,000-square-foot hangar, with 51-foot ceilings, can accommodate aircraft up to a Boeing Business Jet. The hangar also features new LED lighting, Big Ass Fans, a fire suppression system, and a new 70,000-square-foot […]
Second edition of The Savvy Flight Instructor released
Just released is the second edition of Greg Brown’s “The Savvy Flight Instructor: Secrets of the Successful CFI.” Included in the new edition are “Finer Points” sections from contributing authors comprised of tips and techniques for systematizing customer success and satisfaction, pricing and structuring your services to fit today’s markets, and implementing flight instructor professionalism. […]