Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Richland, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing touch-and-goes. The first two were normal. On the third, the airplane touched down and began to porpoise and wheelbarrow on the nosewheel. The plane veered to the left and went off the runway, hit a snow berm, and nosed […]
Everybody has a game plan
General aviation is something of a massive storage locker that houses a plethora of game plans designed to save the industry. It seems as if virtually everyone has one they’ve been working on, refining, honing to perfection. And the story of each plan is the same. It’s better. It will achieve more impressive results. Honest, […]
AEA partners with NextGen GA Fund to help aircraft owners finance avionics
The Aircraft Electronics Association has entered into a partnership agreement with the NextGen GA Fund to accelerate the rollout of NextGen by providing access to quick, affordable financial incentives to aid aircraft owners. The NextGen GA Fund will finance NextGen installations, including WAAS-capable GPS, ADS-B In, ADS-B Out, RNAV/RNP avionics, data communications, SWIM, flat-panel displays, […]
GAMA scholarships now available
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced the availability of two scholarships awarded annually to students who have excelled in or are pursuing aviation studies. The Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence Award” is given to a graduating high school senior who has been accepted to and will be enrolled in an […]
Civil Air Patrol on hunt for new CEO
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — For the first time in the 72-year history of the Civil Air Patrol, the organization’s chief executive officer, the national commander of CAP, will be selected by the group’s board of governors. Previously, commanders were elected by a majority vote of the organization’s 52 wing commanders. CAP’s CEO will […]
10 new members named to FAA Management Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx today appointed 10 new members to the FAA Management Advisory Council (MAC), which advises the FAA on management, policy, spending and regulatory matters. The 10 new members are: Steve Alterman, president, Cargo Airline Association; Bill Ayer, former chairman, Alaska Air Group; Montie Brewer, former president and […]
Latest edition of ‘Say Again, Please’ released
The fifth edition of “Say Again, Please” has been released. Talking on an aviation radio and understanding air traffic control instructions can be one of the most intimidating aspects of flight training. In “Say Again, Please” Bob Gardner explains how the ATC system works and teaches readers what to say, what to expect to hear, […]
Legacy Aviation opens Miami office
YUKON, Okla. — To better serve a growing customer base from Central and South America including Mexico, Legacy Aviation has opened a new international sales office in Miami, Florida. The regional office has the same support and experience as Legacy Aviation’s MRO team at the company’s headquarters on C.E. Page Airport (KRCE) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. […]
Contract awarded for site work at MYR
Beaufort Engineering Services (BES) was recently awarded a contract for Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), the second busiest airport in the state. Awarded by Horry County Department of Airports (HCDA), the contract is comprised of site work associated with the construction of new hangars, design and construction of T-hangars and large storage hangars, and up-fits/expansions/renovations […]