ST. LOUIS — Travers & Associates has acquired Aviation Insurance Services in Tucson, Ariz. This is the 11th aviation insurance agency acquisition by Travers. The Arizona office will remain open. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. St. Louis-based Travers and Associates was founded by World War II Naval aviator Captain Bob Travers. Now including […]
Failure to follow emergency procedures contributes to crash
Aircraft: Cessna 421. Injuries: 4 Fatal. Location: Sioux Falls, S.D. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: Shortly after the airplane lifted off, the tower controller informed the pilot that a plume of smoke was visible behind the airplane. Witnesses reported seeing flames at the inboard side of the left engine. The airplane began a left turn. When it […]
Skycatcher and the future
At the NBAA show this fall, multimillion dollar business jets and working aircraft were the focus. No surprise. After all, the organization is the National Business Aviation Association. While I’ve attended a few times (and am always stunned by the size of the exhibit hall and the opulence of the displays), I was caught off […]
Shell unveils lead-free avgas
Shell revealed today that it has developed a lead-free replacement for 100LL. The lead-free formulation, which comes after 10 years of “exhaustive R&D, as well as successful initial testing” by two OEMs, will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process, according to company officials. “We are proud of this first for Shell Aviation,” said Xinsheng […]
What happened in October?
Dating back to 2009 when I created the FlyUnleaded.com website to publish those airports that offer mogas, I have monitored the AirNav avgas statistics and published them in a table at the bottom of the Airports With Mogas page on my website. Back in July 2009 AirNav reported that there were approximately 132 airports that […]
Sporty’s introduces nylon A-2 jacket
Now available from Sporty’s is the nylon A-2 Jacket for pilots. It’s a mid-weight jacket warm enough for cool days, yet light enough to wear in flight, Sporty’s officials say. The A-2 is constructed from waterproof nylon so it sheds water and is durable enough to withstand daily wear. “The Nylon A-2 is warm enough […]
Cascade Warbirds kick off scholarship program
Cascade Warbirds, a 20-year-old not-for-profit entity involved with historic military aircraft and those who crewed them, is kicking off its 2014 scholarship program. For several years, the Washington-state based organization has spent a portion of its budget on scholarships for youth between the ages of 16 and 21. “It is the goal of the Cascade […]
SocialFlight adds Facebook and Twitter integration
SocialFlight, a leading source for general aviation events and the power behind the General Aviation News calendar, has added Facebook and Twitter integration to the suite of SocialFlight web and mobile apps, promoting general aviation events to an unlimited social media audience worldwide. The new functionality allows SocialFlight users to publish any of the more […]
Proviation Pilot Shop expands product line
Proviation Pilot Shop has diversified its range of new products for private pilots and aircraft owners. The five-year-old family-run company, which serves the European aviation market, has actively sought out new brands, “committed to providing the best quality products which serve a purpose to enhance the joy of flight, and provide a lot more than […]