The next print issue of General Aviation News features a special focus on Upgrading Your Plane, so we wanted to go to our readers to find out what upgrades they’ve recently had done. What was involved? How much did it cost? What did you learn from the experience that you can pass on to other […]
Original Airway Tower erected at Gilliam-McConnell
While visiting a customer at the Norton Municipal Airport (KNRN) in Kansas in March 2012, I learned that the airport’s owner needed to dispose of their old beacon tower. Suspecting that it had historic value, I suggested they offer it for sale. I had my friend Roland Gilliam in mind, owner of the Gilliam-McConnell airport […]
Scenes from Wings Over Houston Airshow
Thanks to contributing writer Robert Jaques, who sent in these photos from the Wings Over Houston Airshow, held Oct. 26-27 at Ellington Airport (EFD). Bob’s next assignment is covering the last toast of the Doolittle Raiders, so look for that story and photos in an upcoming post.
Zenith becomes backcountry workhorse
PEMBROKE, Quebec — While many Zenith builders dream about flying into the backcountry, Richard Lauzon, 56, flies the opposite direction. Based at the Ten Mile Lodge in northern Quebec, Lauzon says his STOL CH 801 is by far the most practical means of getting in and out of his hunting/fishing resort. The nearest airport is […]
City takes over operations at Collin County Regional Airport
McKINNEY, Texas — In a move designed to spur additional economic development, the city of McKinney has taken over operations at Collin County Regional Airport (TKI). The change includes a new city-operated FBO, McKinney Air Center, which will provide fuel and ground services for aircraft at the airport. “This represents a tremendous opportunity for the […]
Disney salutes National Aviation History Month
This November, Disney salutes National Aviation History Month, a month-long celebration of U.S. aviation’s storied past, with the release of the family adventure “PLANES” on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand on Nov. 19, and through educational partnerships with aviation museums across the country. Beginning Nov. 5, select aviation museums will feature “PLANES”-inspired learning materials […]
Governors recognize general aviation in October
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin of West Virginia officially recognized general aviation within their states during the month of October. Kitzhaber declared the month as “Aviation Appreciation Month,” making it the 49th state to issue such a proclamation. In addition, Patrick declared October “General Aviation Month” in […]
Online classified site strictly for experimentals launches
HASTINGS, Minn. — Just launched is SkySwapper.com, an online classified site dedicated to the needs of the experimental aviation community. “Over the past few years I’ve noticed that many homebuilders communicate via their own separate online groups. Also, when people are looking to buy or sell parts (or planes), that experience is also quite fragmented. […]
Duncan Aviation adds Portland engine services
Duncan Aviation has opened its 10th Rapid Response engine location at Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon. Duncan Aviation has been providing mobile engine services in the area since 2010 with a Rapid Response location in Seattle, company officials noted. From the beginning, the Seattle team has been on the run, traveling throughout the area […]