SEATTLE — The Flight Training Department of Galvin Flying Services has opened a satellite flight training facility at Auburn Airport (S50) in Auburn, Wash. The facility, co‐located with Auburn Flight Service‐Maintenance and Repair, will eventually provide both Part 61 and Part 141 flight training programs, according to company officials. “In analyzing our growing marketplace — our partnership […]
Poor maintenance brings down Cessna
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Pompano Beach, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane was descending on final approach when the throttle control became stuck on idle. Attempts to restore power were unsuccessful and the pilot made a forced landing on a road. The airplane hit a lightpost. The post-accident examination […]
Upgrading your plane
The next print issue of General Aviation News features a special focus on Upgrading Your Plane, so we wanted to go to our readers to find out what upgrades they’ve recently had done. What was involved? How much did it cost? What did you learn from the experience that you can pass on to other […]
Original Airway Tower erected at Gilliam-McConnell
While visiting a customer at the Norton Municipal Airport (KNRN) in Kansas in March 2012, I learned that the airport’s owner needed to dispose of their old beacon tower. Suspecting that it had historic value, I suggested they offer it for sale. I had my friend Roland Gilliam in mind, owner of the Gilliam-McConnell airport […]
Scenes from Wings Over Houston Airshow
Thanks to contributing writer Robert Jaques, who sent in these photos from the Wings Over Houston Airshow, held Oct. 26-27 at Ellington Airport (EFD). Bob’s next assignment is covering the last toast of the Doolittle Raiders, so look for that story and photos in an upcoming post.
Zenith becomes backcountry workhorse
PEMBROKE, Quebec — While many Zenith builders dream about flying into the backcountry, Richard Lauzon, 56, flies the opposite direction. Based at the Ten Mile Lodge in northern Quebec, Lauzon says his STOL CH 801 is by far the most practical means of getting in and out of his hunting/fishing resort. The nearest airport is […]
City takes over operations at Collin County Regional Airport
McKINNEY, Texas — In a move designed to spur additional economic development, the city of McKinney has taken over operations at Collin County Regional Airport (TKI). The change includes a new city-operated FBO, McKinney Air Center, which will provide fuel and ground services for aircraft at the airport. “This represents a tremendous opportunity for the […]
Disney salutes National Aviation History Month
This November, Disney salutes National Aviation History Month, a month-long celebration of U.S. aviation’s storied past, with the release of the family adventure “PLANES” on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand on Nov. 19, and through educational partnerships with aviation museums across the country. Beginning Nov. 5, select aviation museums will feature “PLANES”-inspired learning materials […]
Governors recognize general aviation in October
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin of West Virginia officially recognized general aviation within their states during the month of October. Kitzhaber declared the month as “Aviation Appreciation Month,” making it the 49th state to issue such a proclamation. In addition, Patrick declared October “General Aviation Month” in […]