Many of General Aviation News readers have a connection with the airline industry. Many not directly connected to the airline industry follow it all the same. Stop by any number of plane-spotter websites to see the copious number of beautiful images taken by those transfixed by airline-class aircraft. If you count yourself among the number of […]
Details about $1 avgas experiment released
The folks at Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas, are getting a lot of calls and emails about their upcoming $1 a gallon avgas experiment during the month of October. To ensure there’s enough fuel to meet demand, officials have released a few guidelines for the experiment. “The $1 avgas event at the Redbird Skyport […]
Congressman to be keynote speaker at NBAA
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that Missouri congressman, outspoken general aviation advocate and House GA Caucus co-chair Sam Graves will serve as a keynote speaker for the Oct. 22 Opening General Session at the 2013 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013) in Las Vegas. A life-long aviation enthusiast, Graves is a […]
ASA launches Prepware Online
Now available from ASA is Prepware Online, which provides preparation for FAA Knowledge Exams via a cloud-based system. Students can take advantage of 12 month access to study features and practice test-taking from their database of choice using any Internet-connected device, including desktop or laptop computers, as well as tablets and smartphones. No software needs […]
Vectors for Hope
If you are in the Houston area on Sept. 28 and looking for a way to spend the day, head over to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) in Spring, Texas, for “Vectors for Hope,” a fundraiser to benefit Angel Flight. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association charitable foundation is behind the event. Vectors for Hope will benefit […]
Lincoln Electric introduces metalworking angles and lifting devices
Lincoln Electric now offers a line of magnetic angle fixturing devices and hand lifters, which can be used to position steel for tack welding or other pre- or post-weld operations. They also are suited for cutting and grinding applications, according to company officials. The magnetic fixtures are available in three different models intended for various […]
Airplane collides with cow
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Roundup, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on a dirt road. He overflew the area, noting a group of cows nearby before entering a left-hand pattern. During the landing flare, the pilot saw a cow approaching from the left. He attempted to swerve to miss […]
Thank you for your service
If there is one constant in life, it is that change is inevitable. In the aviation industry, this often manifests as people leave one job to take another. Or, as in the case of JoAnn and Sandy Hill from Longmont, Colo., it can take the form of retirement after what most would agree is a […]
Polk State College receives degree program approval
The Florida State Board of Education has approved a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Sciences program of study for Polk State College. Program director Eric Crump said of the approval, “I’m incredibly proud.” Crump is quick to point to others when describing the success of gaining this important approval: “Our administration and support staff have […]