New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has unveiled three airport grants totaling $80,064 in state funds to support airport improvement projects. These funds, which leverage federal funding, will support a total of $1.6 million worth of work. The Christie Administration has invested more than $13.7 million in New Jersey’s general aviation airports in the past four […]
Signature Flight Support raises money for Wounded Warrior Project
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Signature Flight Support at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) raised more than $3,100 for the Wounded Warrior Project over Veterans Day weekend. Signature’s Fly-In pancake breakfast and silent auction, held on Saturday Nov. 9, attracted pilots from throughout Central Florida as well as members of the local community who “drove in” for the […]
King Schools releases online Helicopter FIRC
Helicopter instructors can now take an online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) devoted exclusively to their needs developed by King Schools in partnership with the Helicopter Association International (HAI). “Helicopter flying has risks unique to helicopters, but until now flight instructors have not been given a refresher course that helps them coach their clients to […]
Pilot mistakes road for airport
Aircraft: Cirrus SR20. Injuries: None. Location: Brooksville, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was not familiar with the area and was using his GPS to find the airport. He attempted to land on what he thought was the runway. During the landing roll, as the wings hit mailboxes and fences, he realized that he had landed […]
When pigs fly…
After a boffo debut last year, SUN ‘n FUN reconvened its “When Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge” Nov. 15-16 in Lakeland, Florida. Expectations were high. But crummy weather muted the event, which drew 51 competitors this year. BBQ pros hailed from as far as Columbus, Ohio, Kansas City and Las Vegas. During set-up one worker […]
Video chronicles Build A Plane contest
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association just released a 5-minute video on its Build A Plane STEM competition this summer — eight high school students building two airplanes in two weeks. It follows the competition from the announcement of the winners to first flight and beyond..
AOPA insists FAA withdraw new sleep disorder policy
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Wednesday sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta insisting that the FAA withdraw its new policy on obstructive sleep apnea or go through the rulemaking process. “We believe this policy inappropriately bypasses the rulemaking process; overlooks potentially more effective and efficient solutions; provides no clear safety […]
Recommendations to improve pilot training and testing released
A joint industry-FAA working group has issued recommendations that will offer clearer written and practical test standards for student pilots and those pursuing advanced certificates. The working group overhauled and drafted new standards that students could be tested on during both written and practical exams, once the FAA adopts the new standards, according to officials […]
M08 adds mogas
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Mogas has been added as a new product line at the Hardeman County Airport (M08) in west Tennessee, otherwise known as Whitehurst Field in Bolivar. “Thanks to the good fortune of our new fuel facility yielding a spare tank,” according to airport manager Dennis O’Connor, “there was only minimal cost to now […]