FORT WORTH, Texas — JSfirm.com is the newest corporate member of the Flying Musicians Association (FMA). Supporting FMA was an easy decision for JSfirm.com, according to company officials. FMA’s goals coincide with the goals of JSfirm.com: “…sharing passion in order to inspire, educate, and encourage others to gain knowledge of the aviation industry,” said Sam […]
Poor maintenance results in accident
Aircraft: Great Lakes 2T-1A-2. Injuries: None. Location: Kingsville, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was to give the pilot a chance to practice aerobatic maneuvers for an upcoming airshow. After completing a hammerhead turn, he felt a slight vibration and the pitch control felt unusual. Returning to the airport, […]
A reality check on the future of 100LL
The future of avgas has been a hot topic for almost 20 years. I recently reviewed some of my past columns and found that I was not too far off in some of my past predictions, but I thought I would try to update them with a touch of reality. The recent Super Bowl reminded […]
Know the signs of hypoxia
It only takes a few seconds for the heads-up — if you know what you’re feeling. And in an airplane, those few seconds spell the difference between getting back safely — or not. We’re talking decompression — one of the things the flight attendants or video tell you about when they’re demonstrating the deployment and […]
Florida ethanol repeal bill moves forward
From GAfuels reader Drew Hatch of Ft. Walton Beach we learned that HB4001, a bill sponsored by Florida State Representative Matt Gaetz to repeal the state’s ethanol mandates, is moving towards a full debate. According to his comments that appeared this week in an article in CapitalSoup.com, “HB4001 has officially cleared the House Energy and […]
FIFI to return to Rocky Mountain Airshow
DENVER — The world’s only flying World War II B-29 Superfortress FIFI will appear at this year’s Rocky Mountain Airshow. FIFI has proven to be one of the biggest attendance draws to airshows across the country and will be making the only appearance in the Denver area at the Rocky Mountain Airshow this Aug. 16-18, […]
Airtime Aviation hits 100 deliveries
Airtime Aviation, a dealer for Flight Design USA, recently notched its number 100 delivery of a Light-Sport Aircraft. “Our number 100 Flight Design model, this one a new CTLSi, went to Rex Austin,” said Tom Gutmann, Jr., who operates Airtime Aviation with his father Tom Gutmann, Sr. “This is Rex’s second CTLS.” “I have owned […]
GAMA adds new members
WASHINGTON, DC — The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved CubCrafters, SimCom, and Taylor-Deal Aviation as the association’s newest members. GAMA now has more than 80 member companies worldwide. CubCrafters, founded in 1980 by President Jim Richmond, is located at McAllister Field Airport (YKM) in Yakima, Wash. CubCrafters offers […]
Dick Rutan to speak at AEA
Dick Rutan, a pilot, entrepreneur and adventurer who made history in December 1986 after completing a nine-day, nonstop and nonrefueled flight around the world that established a flight-endurance record, will be the keynote speaker during the official opening at the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, which will take place March […]