With the help of grants and fundraising, the Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Washington state will soon have a play area. According to a report at Gateline.com, a tower structure play and observation area will be built at the airport, partly funded with a $25,000 grant from the Gig Harbor Morning Rotary Club. To raise additional […]
Ohio governor proclaims GA Appreciation Month
Gov. John Kasich has declared December 2013 to be General Aviation Appreciation Month in Ohio, which is widely known as the “Birthplace of Aviation. This is the third consecutive year Kasich has issued a formal recognition of the vital role of general aviation in the state. Former Gov. Ted Strickland issued a similar declaration in […]
Toys for Tots fly-in slated for L52
The fifth annual Toys for Tots Fly-In will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at California’s Oceano Airport (L52). The fly-in will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pilots are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy. The Oceano Airport Toys for Tots event is in cooperation with the US Marine Corps. Live holiday […]
Open House held for remodeled Landmark FBO at ORF
An Open House was held Nov. 14 to showcase the remodeled Landmark Aviation Norfolk International Airport (ORF) facility. Guests in attendance included current and former directors and commissioners of the Norfolk Airport Authority, as well as City of Norfolk Councilman Barclay Winn. “The Open House was a culmination of many months of planning and coordination […]
Student lands in deep snow
Aircraft: American Champion 8GCBC Injuries: None. Location: Ashton, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was not current in the airplane and his 90 day solo endorsement had expired. He had not been signed off to go to the accident airport. He intended to land on a privately-owned, rough grass airstrip covered with snow. He estimated […]
Do you know an up and coming GA star?
For our last print issue of the year, we’re going to focus on the next generation of GA’s leaders, from CFIs to flight planning entrepreneurs to those who are sharing their passion for aviation in any number of ways. Do you know someone who fits this description? Let us know who they are, what they are doing and […]
The Photo Issue 2013
We asked our readers to share their favorite photos. We heard from a bunch of people. Unfortunately, not all made it into the print issue due to space considerations, but click here for a look at a sampling of the photos sent in.
Proposed sleep apnea policy leads to new Congressional bill
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would require the FAA to go through the rulemaking process before implementing new policies regarding sleep disorders. The bill was created in response to a surprise FAA policy change that would require pilots with a body mass index (BMI) over 40 to be […]
Avionics sales in third quarter tops $1.72 billion
The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its third quarter Avionics Market Report for this year. In the months of July, August and September, total worldwide avionics sales amounted to $1,721,888,397.14, or more than $1.72 billion, as reported by the 20 aviation electronics manufacturers participating in the report. The extent of the quarterly report is one […]