Aircraft: Beech A36. Injuries: None. Location: El Monte, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial What reportedly happened: An avionics and flight instrument upgrade were completed on the morning of the accident. The pilot had intended to fly the airplane on a cross-country flight later in the day. This was to be the first time he had flown […]
User fees: The devil in disguise
GUEST EDITORIAL By MICHAEL MAGNELL As a worldwide international ferry pilot, I have a lot of experience dealing with user fees. Most countries have them to varying degrees and they can only be described as pernicious. They are not good for pilots and are horrible for general aviation. Our president wants to initiate a humble […]
Is FAA demand double taxation?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Each year the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh attracts more aircraft, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts than any other aviation gathering in the United States, but this year EAA is facing paying the FAA an estimated $500,000 for doing its job. Payment is necessary, say FAA officials, because sequester has cut off necessary […]
Museum slates Open Cockpit Day, fundraising sale for Father’s Day
Oakland Aviation Museum in California will hold an Open Cockpit Day and aviation paraphernalia fundraising sale Sunday, June 16, to support its A-3 Skywarrior restoration project. The planes will be open for inspection from 12 noon to 4 p.m. “Imagine sitting in a Korean or Vietnam era jet airplane and feeling what it would have […]
Vietnam vets to be honored with special honor flight at AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. — As a part of EAA’s AirVenture 2013’s Salute to Veterans activities, Old Glory Honor Flight, in partnership with American Airlines and Oshkosh Corporation, will provide a special one-time only event for Vietnam War veterans on Friday, Aug. 2. Vietnam veterans will embark on a journey from the AirVenture grounds to Washington, D.C. […]
Illinois governor declares General Aviation Month
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has declared June “General Aviation Month.” Across the state of Illinois, general aviation generates $4.4 billion in economic activity annually, and supports over 54,000 jobs. “We thank Governor Quinn for recognizing the critical role general aviation airports have in communities throughout Illinois,” Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation […]
Sierra Industries celebrates 30th anniversary
UVALDE, Texas – June 2013 – Sierra Industries is celebrating its 30th year in business with the release of its 2013-14 product and services catalog. The catalog cover features an in-flight photo of one of CEO Mark Huffstutler’s favorite aircraft, a 1945 P-51D fighter. The new catalog will be mailed shortly to a broad cross-section […]
FedEx donates 727 to USAeroTech
GREENVILLE, SC. — On Wednesday, June 19, a FedEx Express aircraft will be permanently grounded at a new home at USAeroTech Institute in Greenville, S.C., where it will serve the training needs of aviation students. After arriving from the FedEx hub in Indianapolis, the 727 will be towed to its permanent home at USAeroTech, where students […]
Hayward Air Rally slated
HAYWARD, Calif. – From all over the West Coast, 27 aircraft and pilot crews are preparing for competition in the 49th annual Hayward Air Rally, set for June 21. This proficiency challenge offers aviators the opportunity to demonstrate their airmanship skills of fuel planning and cross-country flight without the use of advanced navigation equipment, according […]