Shell revealed today that it has developed a lead-free replacement for 100LL. The lead-free formulation, which comes after 10 years of “exhaustive R&D, as well as successful initial testing” by two OEMs, will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process, according to company officials. “We are proud of this first for Shell Aviation,” said Xinsheng […]
What happened in October?
Dating back to 2009 when I created the FlyUnleaded.com website to publish those airports that offer mogas, I have monitored the AirNav avgas statistics and published them in a table at the bottom of the Airports With Mogas page on my website. Back in July 2009 AirNav reported that there were approximately 132 airports that […]
Sporty’s introduces nylon A-2 jacket
Now available from Sporty’s is the nylon A-2 Jacket for pilots. It’s a mid-weight jacket warm enough for cool days, yet light enough to wear in flight, Sporty’s officials say. The A-2 is constructed from waterproof nylon so it sheds water and is durable enough to withstand daily wear. “The Nylon A-2 is warm enough […]
Cascade Warbirds kick off scholarship program
Cascade Warbirds, a 20-year-old not-for-profit entity involved with historic military aircraft and those who crewed them, is kicking off its 2014 scholarship program. For several years, the Washington-state based organization has spent a portion of its budget on scholarships for youth between the ages of 16 and 21. “It is the goal of the Cascade […]
SocialFlight adds Facebook and Twitter integration
SocialFlight, a leading source for general aviation events and the power behind the General Aviation News calendar, has added Facebook and Twitter integration to the suite of SocialFlight web and mobile apps, promoting general aviation events to an unlimited social media audience worldwide. The new functionality allows SocialFlight users to publish any of the more […]
Proviation Pilot Shop expands product line
Proviation Pilot Shop has diversified its range of new products for private pilots and aircraft owners. The five-year-old family-run company, which serves the European aviation market, has actively sought out new brands, “committed to providing the best quality products which serve a purpose to enhance the joy of flight, and provide a lot more than […]
Doman joins Hillsboro Aviation
Hillsboro Aviation has tapped John Doman, former vice president of worldwide propeller aircraft sales for Cessna, to join its management team. Doman’s new position is director of business development for Hillsboro Aviation’s sales and service division. This division includes new and used aircraft sales, maintenance and avionics services, aircraft parts sales and fuel sales. Hillsboro […]
Scud run kills two
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: St. Ignace, Mich. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot took off from an airport on the mainland with the intention to drop a passenger off on an island located about five miles off shore. No IFR flight plan was filed although instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at both the […]
Doin’ the bureaucratic boogaloo
Let’s try a thought experiment together, just you and me. First, we’ll set the scene. You own a company. A big company with thousands of employees, a budget big enough to choke a team of Clydesdales, and a customer base that numbers in the tens of thousands. Sadly, most of those customers are at least […]