WICHITA, Kan. — Cessna Aircraft Co. is celebrating the first international delivery of the new Cessna TTx to a customer in Thailand. The TTx was certified in July. Kiatichai Monsereenusorn, managing director of Kiattana Transport, accepted his aircraft in a handover ceremony in Independence, Kansas, saying the TTx will allow him to quickly visit multiple […]
Unairworthy airplane, out of practice pilot proves fatal
Aircraft: Velocity RG. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Sanford, N.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 375-hour pilot had owned the airplane for seven years and in that time had flown it for a total of 24 hours. His last flight took place 18 months before the fatal accident. The airplane’s airworthiness certificate was issued in 1996. According […]
Do you fly an iPad?
Do you use an iPad in your flying? If so, how? What apps are on your iPad? What tricks or tools have you found that make it work better for you? Submit your comments below or send them to [email protected] and they may be featured in the Sept. 27 print issue of General Aviation News.
AOPA to focus on grassroots events in 2014
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has decided to suspend holding its annual Aviation Summit next year in favor of reaching more members “where they fly.” The association’s Aviation Summit in Fort Worth, Texas, from Oct. 10-12, this year will be held as planned, according to officials. “We are on track for thousands of […]
State looking for public input on Ohio’s GA airports
The Ohio Department of Transportation is hosting public meetings as part of its Ohio Airports Focus Study, to determine what types of airport services are provided throughout the state today, and what gaps need to be filled in the at Ohio’s 97 publicly-owned general aviation airports. In 2012, the FAA invested about $26 million in Ohio’s […]
See the flying car in action
Now available online is a video of the first public demonstrations of the Terrafugia Transition in flight at this summer’s AirVenture in Oshkosh Flown and driven by Phil Meteer, Chief Test Pilot and Flight Test Coordinator, the the 20-minute demonstrations included flight maneuvers over show center, converting from airplane to car, and driving along the […]
New sponsors help fuel Think Global Flight
Think Global Flight’s newest sponsors include Air Journey, a company that provides in escorted flying journeys, which will join Jeppesen’s efforts toward flight planning for the global flight; Signature Flight Support; Dual Electronics; Michelin Aircraft Tire; and Flightstar Aircraft Services, which provides maintenance and repair services. Support from sponsors will be used to “fuel” the […]
Memphis Airshow hosts night performance
MEMPHIS — Lights, pyrotechnics, smoke and fireworks will be featured in the premier of the Memphis AirShow night performance presented by FedEx Express later this month. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Millington Regional Jetport (NQA). The Tale Draggers RC Club will kick off the entertainment with giant remote control […]
Guide to becoming a helicopter pilot now online
HowToBecomeAHelicopterPilot.org, which explains the step-by-step guide to becoming a helicopter pilot, has been launched. HowToBecomeAHelicopterPilot.org connects visitors with helicopter training courses throughout the United States and explains the average salary, training requirements, and job demand for all types of helicopter pilots. At the site’s homepage, visitors will learn the training and licensing requirements for new helicopter […]