SALINA, Kan. — The Salina Regional Airport (KSLN) will ring in the New Year with a new FBO on the airfield as Avflight Corp. begins operations Jan. 1. The Salina Airport Authority board of directors approved a new lease agreement for customer service, hangar and fuel storage facilities at the Dec. 18 board meeting. “We […]
Jeppesen teams with Think Global Flight for give-away
Jeppesen and Think Global Flight have chosen the recipients of the Fall Jeppesen Give-Away. The recipients are eligible to choose from one of two Jeppesen training packages valued at approximately $500-$900. For every $1 donated to Think Global Flight, the supporter is entered to win one of two Jeppesen packages. The first package includes the […]
High flare, bad bounce
Aircraft: Grumman American. Injuries: None. Location: Furnace Creek, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot told investigators that he was attempting to land and he flared too high. The airplane landed hard and bounced. The pilot added power during the bounce to do a go-around, then changed his mind and decided to abort the go-around. The […]
Time to recall GA’s World War II heroes
This year marked the final roll call for brave World War II fliers fading from the scene. No, it wasn’t the Doolittle Raiders, whose four survivors (three present) celebrated their final reunion last month. There’s another band of brothers: Some of GA’s World War II heroes who reunited annually for more than 60 years. Their […]
The hottest trends in GA for 2013
As 2013 draws to a close, Sporty’s President Michael Wolf takes time to look back at the year that was and identify trends the folks at Sporty’s have seen developing in general aviation. “And, of course, we have to lead off with…what else?,”he begins. iPad becomes the cockpit hub. ADS-B has been a hot topic for […]
Dates and theme set for AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in
The Antique Airplane Association and Air Power Museum have set the theme for next year’s invitational fly-in, slated for Aug. 27 to Sept. 1, as “Stars of the Sky & Screen.” One of the best venues for inspiring interest in aviation today, as well as throughout the last 100 years of flight, can be found […]
PPG donates $5,000 to Future of Flight Foundation
SEATTLE – The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Future of Flight Foundation (FoFF) to support a program that exposes local students to various STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers and challenges them to master cutting-edge solutions for various scientific concepts. The grant was made on behalf of the PPG Industries’ Seattle […]
New editions of Dyer Flight Training Tools released
Dyer Flight Training Tools has released the latest edition of its flight training tools, Ground School Workshop for Private Pilots and Flight Training Workshop for Private Pilots. These editions reflect recent FAA regulatory changes and ATC procedural changes, including those relating to runway incursion avoidance, according to company officials. The Ground School Workbook is a […]
Aspen’s EA100 gets FAA nod for Century autopilots
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Aspen Avionic’s EA100 autopilot adapter has received FAA and EASA approvals for Century IIB, III and IV autopilots. The E100 is capable of emulating the Century 52D66, 52D67, 52D166, and 52D167 attitude indicators, according to company officials. This means it is now compatible with all attitude-based Century IIB, III, and IV autopilots, […]