WATERFORD, Mich. — Pentastar Aviation has unveiled a new Aircraft Interior Design Studio at the company’s Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) headquarters. “With the opening of this studio, our clients can meet our experts and touch and feel the high-quality materials we use to bring aircraft cabin visions to life,” said Chairman and Owner Edsel B. Ford […]
NASAO elects 2016 officers
Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) have elected Gary Cathey, Chief of the Division of Aeronautics, California Department of Transportation, as Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2016. He has been a member of NASAO since January 2009 and previously served as NASAO’s vice chairman, treasurer and secretary of the board. “These […]
Crosswind contributes to RV-12 crash
During the landing flare to a private field, the RV-12 encountered a crosswind from the southwest. The wind pushed the airplane to the north and it landed prematurely on a high berm located to the north of the runway in Hatley, Wis. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane was damaged by the post-impact fire. […]
Pictures of the day: Reno Air Races
Larry Moore traveled to Reno this year and captured thousands of photos of the Reno Air Races. Here are more than 50 to feast your eyes on:
An Angie’s List for engine overhauls
On the day that Alan Depauw’s third child was born, a brief story about the launch of his new business, OverhaulBids.com, appeared on GeneralAviationNews.com. As he sat in the hospital room with his wife and new son, he remembers getting an email that a project had posted to the new website, which helps aircraft owners […]
Five easiest airplanes to learn to fly in
The Cessna 172 is the easiest airplane to learn to fly in, according to a survey of flight schools around the world on Insider Monkey. Also on the list: The Cessna 150/152, Piper PA-28, Diamond DV20/DA20 Katana, and American Champion Citabria. Check out the full story here, then weigh in: Do you agree with the […]
Eggspuehler honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors has honored NAFI founder Jack Eggspuehler with its newly created Lifetime Achievement Award. “I am very pleased that NAFI has presented this award to Jack. By helping create the association, he has helped raise the professional standards for the flight instructor. Perhaps more important, […]
Lighthawk names new executive director
Terri Watson has been named as executive director of LightHawk, a non-profit that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to help conservation organizations. Watson has a long history with LightHawk beginning as a volunteer pilot in 1997, and later becoming a board member. She served a previous term as executive director from 2000-2003, flight services director from […]
Aviation education Air-Fair set for S39
Prineville Airport (S39) in Central Oregon will feature an aviation education Air-Fair Oct. 3-4. Hosted by Samson Switchblade MMV, the Air-Fair boasts a number of aviation education-oriented presentations, including: The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Rusty Pilot Program, a free course that meets the FAA requirements for the ground school portion for completing the FAA Flight […]