LEE’S SUMMIT, MO. — Members of the Aircraft Electronics Association recently elected new representatives to its board of directors, and the AEA board of directors elected a new chairman and new vice chairman. The new AEA chairman is Gary Harpster, a senior avionics sales representative for Duncan Aviation in Lincoln, Neb. A long-time AEA member […]
Hard landing for Cessna
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: None. Location: Factoryville, Pa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, he approached runway 4 but performed a go-around due to gusty wind conditions. The second approach was higher than usual so the pilot increased the rate of descent. The airplane came down hard and bounced and veered […]
Which way do we go?
As general aviation comes to grips with the various opportunities to grow our community, we become aware that we face a few issues as well. First and foremost among those vexing problems may be the fact, and yes it is a fact, that we and our potential customer base speak different languages. That matters, of […]
Next series of UL 91 unleaded avgas approvals revealed by Lycoming
Lycoming Engines released Service Instruction SI-1070R in April 2012, which approved a wide variety of engines for use with ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas. This week, the company reports that Service Instruction SI-1070S has been approved for release, adding 31 engines to the list of models approved for use on UL 91 unleaded avgas, […]
Help influence future recreational aviation… today
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has released “proposed planning directives for public review and comment. These directives are the key set of agency guidance documents that direct implementation of the 2012 planning rule.” This rule will replace the previous one written in the 1980s and will be the planning “bible” for the next 20-25 years. Sadly, the directives […]
Cessna updates AERO on single-engine line
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Cessna Aircraft Co. is showcasing its newest single-engine products at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation trade show. The TTx and the Grand Caravan EX are on display in the show’s exhibit hall for the duration of the 21st annual trade show. The TTx is billed as the world’s fastest certified single […]
King Air fleet surpasses 60 million flight hours
The worldwide fleet of Beechcraft King Air turboprops has topped 60 million flight hours. More than 7,000 King Airs are operated in 127 countries around the world, including all branches of the U.S. military. “The King Air line continues to lead its segment, representing 53% of the worldwide business turboprop market,” said Shawn Vick, executive […]
Tecnam debuts Astore at AERO
As part of its 65th anniversary celebrations, Tecnam debuted the Tecnam Astore next-generation Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) at AERO 2013 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The Tecnam Astore is an all-new two-seat, low-wing airplane developed by Tecnam’s renowned Head of Aircraft Design, Professor Luigi Pascale. Pascale has named his latest creation in honor of his first production […]
Master Instructors revamps website, expands presence in social media
LONGMONT, COLORADO — Master Instructors has overhauled its entire website and established a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Responding to a survey of Master Instructors, as well as feedback from members of the Master Instructor Continuing Education Program (MICEP) Board of Review, program administrators Sandy and JoAnn Hill are now expanding MICEP’s visibility and […]