PHOENIX, Ariz. – Airworthy AutoGas, LLC will produce and distribute Airworthy AutoGas, a high purity, low vapor pressure, ethanol-free, 93 octane, premium unleaded automotive gasoline, beginning in the Fall of 2013. “A growing number of General Aviation aircraft do not require 100LL AVGAS, or a 100 octane unleaded drop-in replacement. That, coupled with the scarcity of […]
PilotMall.com moves HQ, operations to Lakeland full-time
LAKELAND, Fla. – Online pilot supply retailer PilotMall.com is relocating its operations to the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL), on the SUN ’n FUN campus. “Pilot Mall has been a major SUN ’n FUN sponsor for years. We established our new Aviation Superstore there in 2009,” said Pilot Mall president Neil Glazer. “More recently, we’ve been handling their […]
‘Airpark’ aims to connect kids with aviators
Getting the next generation of aviators inspired to fly and out to the airport is the focus of Tony Pfau, Stephen McKissen and a group of student filmmakers. “The show will be a family oriented TV show to attract youth to aviation,” said Pfau in an email to General Aviation News. In a follow-up conversation, Pfau admitted he’s […]
X-47B carrier ops video
The Navy just made the first catapult launch of an unmanned X-47B from a carrier at sea; then did a touch-and-go on the deck a few days later (May 14 and 17). Frederick A. Johnsen of Airailimages.com put together a short video using U.S. Navy imagery.
Drones used to save rhinos
Rhino poaching is a big deal in Africa. Drones are a big (and getting bigger) deal everywhere. Anton Kieser is using helicopter drones to try to save the African rhino from poachers.
OKC tornado fund to assist aviation community victims
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Fast turn bends gear
Aircraft: RV-8. Injuries: None. Location: Livermore, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot of the experimental, amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he performed a straight-in approach and subsequent landing with a gusting crosswind. As the airplane slowed, and the tail dropped, he applied full aft elevator control input. He applied brakes and then […]
Gimme an A, gimmee an O…
Bear with me now, things are going to get a little rocky right up front. This column is going to be rough, but then life is rough. We need to be aware, be prepared, and when necessary be capable of protecting ourselves. That’s true on every level. Personally, professionally, and even in our hobbies. Somebody […]
Virginia meets goal of 100% participation in AOPA’s Airport Support Network
The Commonwealth of Virginia has become the first state in the nation to have 100% participation in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Support Network (ASN), a program that encourages volunteers to act as liaisons between local communities, area pilots and management at public use airports. The program now enjoys record participation, with […]