The Alliance for Aviation Across America is reporting that mayors and city officials from 12 communities across Virginia have recognized the importance of general aviation to their towns and communities. A letter sent to President Obama specifically cites the harm that a proposed $100-per-flight “user fee” tax would cause on businesses, farms, and non-profit organizations […]
NJ teen earns driver’s permit, soloes on same day
Josh Eichel earned his learner’s permit to drive a car and flew his first solo on the same day in November at Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM). According to a story in the News-Transcript, the Marlboro, N.J., teenager, who had been working toward the solo flight since 8th grade, noted that his Mom thinks flying is […]
AAR recruiting A&Ps
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL — AAR has job openings for 70 aircraft mechanics at its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) station in Duluth, Minn., and is expanding recruitment to the Twin Cities with a job fair on Jan. 23. From 1 to 7 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America, AAR recruiters will be […]
Bristell names US Aviation authorized service facility
Bristell USA has appointed US Aviation at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas to provide Factory Authorized Service for the Bristell Light-Sport Aircraft. US Aviation have been a Rotax Service Center for many years with six Rotax trained, full time A&Ps on staff. “Bristell audited the US Aviation facility and found the capability requirements and the […]
GA accidents fall slightly in 2011
According to just-released statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board, there was a slight drop in general aviation fatalities in 2011. The total number of deaths in aviation increased from 476 to 494 in 2011, with about 90% involving fatalities in general aviation, according to NTSB officials. Although general aviation fatalities account for the majority […]
Want to fly a jet?
After some years, I ran into John and Martha King of King Schools at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention this fall and caught their Light Business Aircraft briefing on jet ownership. As usual they were frank, straightforward and fact-based. They told it like it is. It was refreshing, educational too. They know how […]
Sebring LSA Expo takes off
The Sebing U.S. Sport Aviation Expo — considered the premiere Light-Sport Aircraft show in the country — takes off today, Jan. 17, and runs through Jan. 20. The show continues to get bigger and better each year. Look for a full recap of all the happenings at the show in posts to come, as well […]
Dine with Patty Wagstaff
On Day 2 of this year’s Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, EAA Chapter 1240 is sponsoring a dinner featuring aerobatic expert Patty Wagstaff who will perform at the show … with such an airshow being a first for Sebring. Proceeds will support youth aviation education programs. The Sebring EAA chapter has engineered […]
Cirrus introduces Generation 5
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced its new SR-Series aircraft lineup for 2013, which is dominated by an increase in load carrying capability for the SR22 and SR22T. Increasing the certified gross weight to 3,600 lbs. for both SR22 and SR22T, this new utility and flexibility allows an extra person, substantial extra baggage or cargo all while […]