SONORA, Calif. — CruzTOOLS, a manufacturer of tools and tool kits for motorcyclists and musicians, has entered the general aviation market with the introduction of a tool kit aimed at pilots and aircraft owners. With the aging aircraft fleet, decades-old aircraft need ongoing and often unanticipated care — sometimes far from an open FBO, company officials noted. […]
SoCal Jets celebrates 30th anniversary
VAN NUYS, Calif. — SoCal Jets is celebrating its 30th anniversary in business. Officials at the corporate aircraft maintenance facility at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) say one of the secrets to the company’s longevity is that it employs “exceptional” corporate aircraft technicians, each of whom hold a minimum of 12 years of professional experience, along with FAA […]
New book on historic aircraft wrecks set for release
Set for release on Nov. 18 is a new book, “Historic Aircraft Wrecks of Los Angeles County” by G. Pat Macha, author of “Historic Aircraft Wrecks of San Bernardino County.” A century of aviation research and military flights over Los Angeles County has left the San Gabriel Mountains, Mojave Desert and the near-shore Pacific Ocean strewn […]
Hard landing tears airplane
Aircraft: Remox GX. Injuries: None. Location: Sacramento, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. During the first landing, the airplane landed hard and bounced. The student performed a second touch-and-go landing, then noticed that the airplane “did not feel right.” The student made a third landing to a full stop. The […]
Eat Sleep Fly
Mark Robinson, the Chief Instructor Pilot of Revolution Aviation, was a particularly happy man Aug. 12 because his business was celebrating one year of operation — and oh, what a year it has been. Robinson is the founder of Revolution Aviation, located at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California, approximately 20 nautical miles […]
Wanted: Engineering Test Pilot in Kansas for Bombardier
Bombardier Aerospace is looking for an engineering test pilot who will be responsible for conducting test operations on aerospace vehicles for the purpose of research, development and certification. Among the list of qualifications are three years of flight test experience (or equivalent) and an ability and willingness to work with irregular hours and work days. Learn more […]
SMO vote disappointing to GA advocates
A city sponsored ballot initiative — Measure LC — has passed in Santa Monica, Calif., leaving the future of Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in the hands of the City Council. The measure passed with 59% of voters saying “yes” with 90% of precincts reporting Tuesday. At the same time, voters rejected a separate measure — […]
Two Bearhawk aircraft receive workmanship awards
Bearhawk Aircraft reports two award wins for customer-built Bearhawk airplanes. Bearhawk co-owner/builders Hatcher Ferguson and Don Aldridge of Virginia, and Mark Scott of Connecticut, were awarded Outstanding Workmanship for fabrication of two separate aircraft at recent fly-in events. The awards recognize the builders for their craftsmanship, technique and level of finish on their completed aircraft. […]
New president for NASAO
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has named Greg Principato president and CEO of the 83-year-old organization. Principato, who most recently served as president and CEO of ACI-NA from 2005-2013, was a trade and transportation specialist at Hunton & Williams from 1991-2005 and served as executive director of the National […]