Avflight Corporation continues the expansion of its portfolio of FBOs with the addition of Avflight Gunnison at Crested Butte Regional Airport in Gunnison, Colorado. “The acquisition of Gunnison Valley Aviation is a big win for Avflight,” said Carl Muhs, Avflight president. “We’ve long admired the exceptional service Gunnison Valley Aviation has provided its customers at KGUC. […]
Drone company acquired
FORT WORTH, Texas — Aero Kinetics, the first company to file for FAA Type Certification for multi-rotor unmanned aircraft, has been acquired by Strat Aero US Holdings, a U.S. subsidiary of Strat Aero. The acquisition, valued at $24 million, will allow Aero Kinetics to broaden its reach domestically, according to company officials. “We are excited to move […]
Loss of control during takeoff brings down 182
The pilot was practicing night takeoffs and landings in a Cessna 182 near Burlington, N.C. He completed two takeoffs and landings without incident. During the third takeoff, as the plane was climbing to between about 10 and 20 feet above ground level, it stopped climbing, and the pilot felt increased resistance on the elevator control. […]
Picture of the day: On final approach
Ken Meyers sent in this photo, which is also featured in the Dec. 20 print issue of General Aviation News, which was taken by his 12-year-old son Gerik, who is an aspiring photographer. “This is final approach to KAUN Auburn, California, a few weeks ago in a Diamond DA40,” Ken noted.
New Southwest Texas Aviation owners seek to continue legacy
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Driven by the desire to continue previous owner Russell Stalling’s legacy, JD and Laura Casteel have assumed ownership of Southwest Texas Aviation, with business resuming Jan. 1, 2016, at San Marcos Regional Airport. Southwest Texas Aviation was founded by Stallings in 1985. He became known throughout the aviation community for his support of Mooney owners […]
Two new locations for next year’s Red Bull Air Races
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will mark its ninth season in 2016 with two new stops where fans are passionate about motorsports: The famed Lausitzring in Germany and the U.S. city of Indianapolis, Indiana, home to the Indianapolis 500. The season will span seven countries over eight races, kicking off March 11-12, with the traditional season […]
FAA updates Airspace Obstructions Standards
The FAA has updated its guidelines for the proper way to light and mark obstructions affecting navigable airspace. Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L for Obstruction Lighting and Marking is effective immediately. It cancels Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, dated Feb. 1, 2007. The main changes to the updated advisory circular include: Federal law requires that the FAA determine whether a […]
Applications now being accepted for Flying Musicians scholarship
The Flying Musicians Association is now accepting applications for the 2016 FMA Solo Program. The program is open to juniors and seniors in a high school band, who have always wanted to learn to fly. The scholarship covers flight training up through first solo. Rich Chiappe, general manager at Sky-Tec, the makers of the FLYWEIGHT Starter, has agreed to sponsor one […]
Discovery Channel’s ‘How It’s Made’ to air tonight
VERO BEACH, Fla. — The Discovery Channel’s “How It’s Made” documentary television series featuring Piper Aircraft airs tonight, Dec. 17, at 9 p.m. EST on Discovery’s Science Channel. Filming of “How It’s Made” began at Piper Aircraft’s factory the end of January of this year. Over the course of three days, a film crew collected footage of various […]