With the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, the prohibition on the production of civil aircraft was rescinded. Many articles published that year were harbingers of the post-war boom expected for the general aviation industry. Indeed there was a huge boom in production — general aircraft production went from 1,946 in 1945 to […]
UAA executive director retires
AUBURN, Ala. — Carolyn P. Williamson, long-time director of the University Aviation Association, has retired. Most of Williamson’s professional career has been spent in and around collegiate aviation education, including almost a decade in Auburn University’s Department of Aerospace Engineering — home of the Aviation Management program — and in the Office of the President. […]
Call for teams to compete in GAMA/Build A Plane challenge
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association and Build A Plane, a non-profit organization to encourage aviation and aerospace education, have partnered for a third year to sponsor the GAMA/Build A Plane Aviation Design Challenge. The challenge seeks to promote STEM education through aviation in high schools across the United States. GAMA will provide the first 100 […]
Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System introduced
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Astronics Corporation has introduced a higher resolution Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System for fixed and rotor wing general aviation aircraft. The company expects FAA Type Certification and STC programs to begin early next year and the equipment will be certified to DO160 standards. The Max-Viz 1400 EVS, with increased 640×480 pixel […]
Garmin G950 STC’d for additional aircraft
Garmin has received additional supplemental type certificate (STC) approval of the G950 Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) in the Metroliner and Twin Otter aircraft, expanding the G950 portfolio to six aircraft models. The G950 includes all of the features of Garmin’s G1000 Integrated Flight Deck, while integrating to select autopilots already approved for the aircraft, reducing cost and […]
Great Lakes Aviation Conference returns to Lansing
The 15th Annual Great Lakes Aviation Conference and Expo returns to the Lansing Center Jan. 23-24 in downtown Lansing, Michigan. The conference and expo is designed to provide an interactive and educational event, offering more than 60 breakout sessions for pilots, maintenance professionals, sport pilots, instructors and students, including two days of IA renewals and continuing education. […]
ASA Reader App Version 2.1 now available
A new version of the free ASA Reader App is now available through the iTunes App Store. Version 2.1 has been updated to improve performance for those running iOS 8. The ASA Reader App allows you to store and carry your aviation library with you on your iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone, or iPod Touch and will […]
Spatial disorientation at night proves fatal
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Savannah, Ga. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The accident happened in night IFR conditions as the pilot was attempting an ILS approach to a northbound runway. The pilot received his instrument rating about six months before the accident, at which time he reported about 189 hours of total flight time, including […]
Wanted: Even more photos
We’ve received some beautiful photos from our readers, including this one from RAF Cadet James Hancock, taken at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. We’re still looking for more photos to publish in our two print issues in December, as well as online. In fact, we’ll be publishing a reader photo of the day all during […]