Two of the bags in ASA’s AirClassics Series of pilot bags have been improved to meet the needs of the modern-day aviator, according to company officials. The Pro Flight Bag (pictured above) is made from water-repellent, padded 600D polyester for durability and gear protection. The new design takes some of its traditional features, such as dual […]
New officers for GAMA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) elected Steve Taylor, President of Boeing Business Jets, as GAMA’s Chairman for 2014. Taylor previously served as GAMA’s Vice Chairman and as Chairman of the Flight Operations Policy Committee. Joe Brown, President of Hartzell Propeller, has been selected as GAMA’s Vice […]
Pilot loses control in rain storm
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Mescalero, N.M. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The air traffic controller advised the pilot of an area of light precipitation 15 miles ahead at his 12 o’clock position, about 10 miles in diameter, and extending about 10 miles along his flight path. Shortly thereafter, the non-instrument-rated pilot said he was turning […]
Our expert’s take on the future of fuel
Every fall I help local farmers haul grain to the elevator. This year we had a very good harvest and the lines at the elevator were long. To pass the time, I brought along magazines from this summer to read and reread. I noted that every magazine had at least one article about the future […]
Advent of cold and flu season a reminder for drug-impairment awareness
As cold and flu season progresses, an open letter to pilots, stressing the contribution of common medications to some fatal loss-of-control aviation accidents, is getting renewed attention, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association. First distributed over the summer, the letter was signed by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, NBAA President and CEO Ed […]
Just released: ‘The Pilot’s Guide To Flying On a Budget’
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new ebook, “The Pilot’s Guide to Flying On a Budget” has been released by Brent Owens, the force behind fixedwingbuddha.com and iflyblog.com. The book offers general aviation pilots strategies for saving money. “No matter what your point of entry, this guide has something for everyone,” Owens said. “It doesn’t matter if you […]
New tenant at SEF
GulfCoast Supply, a metal roofing manufacturer and supplier in the state of Florida, has become the newest tenant at Sebring Regional Airport (SEF). The airport facility will be used for manufacturing and distribution of the company’s products, according to Mike Willingham, executive director of Sebring Airport Authority. Company officials note that, over time, up to […]
New airport opens in Texas
A new airport has opened in Texas: Liberty Hill Air Ranch (XS12), located just northwest of Austin. The airport began as a flight training facility back in the mid-1980s, according to officials with the Texas Aviation Association. In 2012, private funding launched Liberty Hill Ranch, a new airport in a gated community. It has a 10,000-square-foot […]
RFP for El Monte hangar space issued
American Airports Corporation has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a 10-year Hangar Lease Agreement at El Monte Airport in El Monte, Calif. Proposals will be received until 3 p.m. PDT, Dec. 10, 2013, at American Airports Corporation, 2425 Olympic Blvd., Suite 650 East, Santa Monica, Calif.