Even as we come to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft rule in 2014, many general aviation pilots have only recently become fully aware of this large and growing fleet of more than 134 designs. Let me repeat: That is 134 new aircraft models in less than 10 years, a pace of […]
AOPA chief: User fee proposal may never go away
The White House’s latest budget includes the addition of a $100 per flight user fee on general aviation, a measure that Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association CEO Mark Baker thinks will fail to win congressional approval. Still, it’s likely the industry will face the same issue again, Baker told the Wichita Aero Club this week. “I don’t […]
AOPA unveils new Guide To Start Flying Clubs
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released a new tool that will steer members through the steps of starting a flying club. “AOPA’s Guide to Starting a Flying Club” identifies the most important aspects to consider when bringing a club from inception to full operation. “This guide was created to provide a useful […]
WAI 25th anniversary conference boasts record attendance
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) recently hosted its 25th annual conference with three days jammed with activities to honor the past, guide the present, and plant seeds for the future. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, was the scene for the 2014 International Women in Aviation Conference held March 6-8. More women […]
Bob Hoover to receive Outstanding Aviator Award
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Wings Club and International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) will honor Bob Hoover with the fifth annual Outstanding Aviator Award. Created to recognize pilots whose actions have made major contributions to aviation and/or security and serve as leadership role models, the presentation of this year’s award will take place at The […]
DuPage unveils $4.2 million renovation
WEST CHICAGO, IL – DuPage Airport has completed a two-year, $4.2 million upgrade to its passenger and crew areas. The project includes an updated lobby and renovated restrooms, state-of-the-art crew lounges, new customer entrances, and upgraded facilities for the U.S. Customs. “To meet the expectations of today’s business aviation customer, an FBO must evolve, and […]
True Blue Power debuts 250-watt inverter
True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc., has introduced a new 250-watt inverter. The TI250 DC-to-AC Inverter provides 250 watts of clean, regulated, wall outlet power from the aircraft’s 28 VDC input. The TI250 supplies power to the cabin and/or the cockpit and can be used for powering laptops, iPads, tablets, chargers […]
Duncan Aviation adds Mobile Interior Services
LINCOLN, NEB. — In response to customer requests, Duncan Aviation has compiled a team of interior service specialists to provide scheduled, unscheduled and road trip interior service to customers requiring aircraft interior needs outside of a Duncan Aviation facility. “Some customers need interior service that doesn’t disrupt their aircraft’s daily schedule,” says Nate Darlington, Completions […]
Poor visbility, poor decisions
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Goble, Ore. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A CFI and pilot receiving instruction were on a flight in an area of light rain, fog, and overcast ceilings. The airplane entered a hilly area during a steady rain. There were low ceilings and dense ground fog that extended to above tree […]