With just 42 days remaining until the national elections on Nov. 6, it’s clear that general aviation has a lot riding on this year’s election. A host of regulatory and tax issues affecting the industry are on the table for the next president and Congress. For that reason, it’s important that the voices of everyone […]
New company brings inflatable safety to aviation
Two global safety restraint industry leaders — Aircraft Belts, Incorporated (ABI) and Key Safety Systems (KSS) — have joined forces to create Aviation Occupant Safety (AOS), a joint venture to bring automotive airbag safety to general aviation. AOS will focus on offering the general aviation market inflatable protection solutions at the OEM level as well […]
NextGen key to economic growth in New York
In a move that signals that the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is key to economic growth in New York, the New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA), an organization representing the leadership of New York’s aviation industry, has joined the National Alliance for the Advancement of NextGen (NAANG), as have about a dozen of […]
Eclipse Aerospace adds anti-skid brakes as option
Eclipse Aerospace has added an Anti-Skid Braking System as a new option for the Eclipse twin-engine jet. The new Anti-Skid Braking System (ABS) is available as an option on the new production Eclipse 550 jets and will be offered as a retrofit to the existing fleet, company officials said. In-aircraft testing is complete with certification […]
Navigate your way through AOPA Summit
Sporty’s free app for the AOPA Aviation Summit is ready to download for the iPad, iPhone and Android. The Summit is scheduled for Oct. 11-13, in Palm Springs, Calif. The app from Sporty’s contains information from a list of exhibitors, to learning experiences, events, speakers and other program elements. And if you’re flying to Summit […]
Poor fuel management bends Piper
This September 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Vagabond. Injuries: None. Location: Edwardsburg, Mich. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel […]
Be persistent, but be there
Someone asked me recently what I would say if asked for advice about how to be a good advocate for general aviation. The answer is simple — and it doesn’t matter if the advocacy you intend to do is on behalf of general aviation, a local bowling league, or anything else. The advice is the […]
Split docket: TSA legislation and user fees
By DAVE HOOK. As we move towards the national elections this November, it’s time to energize our general aviation community once again. There are two issues to examine and let our elected representatives in Washington know how we feel. One issue is the perfect storm: User fees. The second issue is an opportunity to have […]
NextGen Institute meeting spotlights road ahead
The NextGen Institute, a U.S. government-private sector partnership, held its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, where government officials and industry representatives gathered to highlight accomplishments in the development of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and to discuss the road ahead. A report at Rotor.com, the website of the Helicopter Association International, […]