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General aviation in China

By Dan Johnson · January 8, 2013 ·

In late November the southern China city of Zhuhai hosted a large collection of aircraft at Airshow China. We’ve been hearing about this once-closed country in matters of aviation so often, readers might be interested to see some photos taken by LAMA Europe’s Jan Fridrich. He also works for the Czech Light Aircraft Association and […]

Social networking site for North Carolina pilots goes live

By Janice Wood · January 8, 2013 ·

GREENVILLE, N.C. – Newly launched is East Carolina Aviators, a website dedicated to the aviation community in East North Carolina. The social networking website provides a channel where aviation enthusiasts are able to meet and interact with registered members who share the passion for aviation. The idea of creating the website came from a student […]

IMC Radio hosts exclusive interview with Jason Blair

By Janice Wood · January 8, 2013 ·

This week on IMC Radio’s “Plane Talk” hosts Derek Lagasse, Jon King Roberts, and Dave Bashy will interview Jason Blair, who just resigned as executive director of the National Association Of Flight Instructors. Leaving NAFI was a difficult decision, Jason Blair said in a prepared statement, “because I’ve invested my heart and soul in its […]

New WACOs feature NextGen capability

By Janice Wood · January 8, 2013 ·

New WACO YMF-5D aircraft now feature as standard equipment full ADS-B NextGen capability through the new Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B data-link, Garmin GTN 750 and Garmin GTN 635 Touchscreen navigators. The GTN 750 controls the standard GMA 35 remote audio panel with SD Audio, Telligence Voice Control, clearance recorder, advanced auto squelch and more, as […]

SkyVision Xtreme launches second generation portable ADS-B system

By Janice Wood · January 8, 2013 ·

SkyVision Xtreme has released its Generation 2 (G2) Portable, a fully transportable ADS-B transceiver system for use with iOS, Android, and Windows devices with Wi-Fi capability. The SkyVision G2 Portable features a sleek new enclosure made of highly durable plastic, which decreases the weight from over 11 pounds to 7 pounds, company officials said. Customers […]

Palatka Municipal Airport slates Open House/Fly-In

By Janice Wood · January 8, 2013 ·

Palatka Municipal Airport (28J) in Florida will hold its 3rd Annual Community Open House/Fly-In Jan. 26. The event provides a unique opportunity for local citizens to come out to the airport walk out onto the airfield and see a lot of interesting airplanes, visit with aviation enthusiasts, and experience general aviation in an up-close and […]

New owner for BAF FBO

By Janice Wood · January 8, 2013 ·

Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services has acquired AirFlyte, an FBO at Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) in Westfield, Mass. Terms of the acquisition were for an undisclosed sum of cash. AirFlyte founder Gary Potts will remain as President of AirFlyte. “An important factor in our decision to make this acquisition was the agreement of Gary to stay […]

Meador appointed president of Dallas Airmotive

By Janice Wood · January 8, 2013 ·

DALLAS — BBA Aviation has appointed Doug Meador president of its Dallas Airmotive subsidiary. The eight-year company veteran had been serving as Chief Financial Officer of the subsidiary since June 2005 and previously had served as Vice President and General Manager of Operations for Dallas Airmotive’s Forest Park maintenance, repair and overhaul facility. Meador’s responsibilities […]

Poor takeoff technique crunches Kitfox

By NTSB · January 8, 2013 ·

Aircraft: Kitfox IV. Injuries: None. Location: Homedale, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Approximately 15 minutes into the flight, the oil pressure gauge dropped to zero. The pilot performed a precautionary landing on a snow-covered hill. He examined the airplane and discovered that the sending wire had disconnected from the oil pressure gauge. He […]

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