Dear Santa, I hope this letter reaches you in time. It has been a bit hectic lately, so I’m a little late. Wait, why am I telling you this? You already know. This year, I only want three things: Prompt certification for lead-free avgas: Shell recently joined GAMI and Swift in the race to produce […]
OPT offers discount for GAN readers
Online Pilot Training (OPT) is offering a holiday discount for General Aviation News readers. In addition to the 10% discount offered to anyone who completes the free Private Pilot Demo course, GAN readers can get an additional 30% off. Available on the international market for a number of years, OPT was recently released for use […]
Raviator to launch new tour in January
Ravi The Raviator, a motivational speaker with a focus on inspiring and recruiting the next generation of pilots, will launch his “You Can Do It’ aviation speaking tour in January. “As a musician who has been fortunate to live the rock-and-roll dream, I’ve integrated show-biz appeal with aviation to showcase the opportunity to live one’s […]
New study promotes energy-centered approach to improve safety
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Boosting flight training that can reduce fatal aircraft accidents and conserve fuel is the goal of a new study published by Jacksonville University Davis Aviation Center Director Dr. Juan Merkt. “Flight Energy Management Training: Promoting Safety and Efficiency” appears in the Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering (JATE). Published by Purdue University […]
Goodyear publishes 2014 Aviation Tire Calendar
AKRON, Ohio – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has published the 20th edition of its Goodyear Aviation Tire Calendar. “Over the last two decades, the Goodyear Aviation Tire Calendar has become a sought-after collectible among aviation enthusiasts,” said Bert Aertssen, general manager, global aviation, Goodyear. “Aviation enthusiasts the world over look forward to its […]
Living History Day slated at Pacific Aviation Museum
HONOLULU — History comes alive at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, when visitors can experience the people, the aircraft, and the stories of Pacific aviation “stars”— from the early years of flight to today’s space age. The event is free to museum members and free with museum admission. For those who […]
Engine Update Conversion for King Air 90s now available
WACO, Texas – The KA90 Engine Update Kit for the King Air 90 is now available from CenTex Aerospace. The kit allows the option of installing either a set of PWC PT6A-21, -28, or -34 engines to replace the original PT6A-20 engines. Greg Barnes, president of CenTex Aerospace, said, “The KA90 Engine Update Kit truly is […]
Tired pilot forgets landing gear
Aircraft: Piper Navajo. Injuries: None. Location: Kaltag, Alaska Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was attempting to land in icing conditions, had a hard time seeing the runway. He retracted the landing gear to prevent ice from building up on the gear. As he applied power to abort the approach, he suddenly saw the runway […]
Happy Holidays!
The Pulse of Aviation will not be published Dec. 25 as the General Aviation News offices are closed in observance of Christmas. The Pulse will return to your email boxes on Dec. 26. Merry Christmas!