Aircraft: American Champion 8GCBC Injuries: None. Location: Ashton, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was not current in the airplane and his 90 day solo endorsement had expired. He had not been signed off to go to the accident airport. He intended to land on a privately-owned, rough grass airstrip covered with snow. He estimated […]
Do you know an up and coming GA star?
For our last print issue of the year, we’re going to focus on the next generation of GA’s leaders, from CFIs to flight planning entrepreneurs to those who are sharing their passion for aviation in any number of ways. Do you know someone who fits this description? Let us know who they are, what they are doing and […]
The Photo Issue 2013
We asked our readers to share their favorite photos. We heard from a bunch of people. Unfortunately, not all made it into the print issue due to space considerations, but click here for a look at a sampling of the photos sent in.
Proposed sleep apnea policy leads to new Congressional bill
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would require the FAA to go through the rulemaking process before implementing new policies regarding sleep disorders. The bill was created in response to a surprise FAA policy change that would require pilots with a body mass index (BMI) over 40 to be […]
Avionics sales in third quarter tops $1.72 billion
The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its third quarter Avionics Market Report for this year. In the months of July, August and September, total worldwide avionics sales amounted to $1,721,888,397.14, or more than $1.72 billion, as reported by the 20 aviation electronics manufacturers participating in the report. The extent of the quarterly report is one […]
SUN ‘n FUN to gift 12 Flights of Christmas to children
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Florida — For the second year in a row, 12 lucky children will find a certificate under the tree this year for an airplane ride on Jan. 11 at SUN ’n FUN. For any family finding it difficult to put gifts under the Christmas Tree this year, there is a […]
Three new board members for EAA
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Three aviators with extensive experience in diverse areas of the aviation community have joined the top leadership of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest members of the EAA Board of Directors. Dick VanGrunsven, Joe Brown and David Pasahow were invited to join the board during the group’s […]
Piper to collect Toys for Tots at annual Christmas parade
VERO BEACH, Florida — Piper Aircraft’s float in the 2013 Annual Christmas Parade, presented by the Oceanside Business Association and Treasure Coast Rotary Club, will be the collection point for the Toys for Tots campaign. The new, unwrapped toys collected during the Dec. 7 parade on Oceanside Drive in Vero Beach will be turned over to […]
Much work, money needed to ensure 51st Reno Air Races
The board of directors of the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) are fighting to save the races and ensure a 51st race happens in September 2014. The following letter from RARA President and CEO Mike Houghton admits more details will follow, but a chief task is to “raise $500,000 in commitments, funds and debt reduction by […]