Last Friday, the FAA extended the comment period for its notice of proposed rulemaking that is a proposed rewrite of Part 145. The original deadline for the comment period was set for Aug. 20, but has now been extended until Nov. 19. Why should general aviation pilots care? Officials at the Aircraft Electronics Association, note […]
NORAD pilots go on GA charm offensive
Three pilots from North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the U.S. and Canadian military organization charged with intercepting aircraft that violate TFRs, attended this year’s AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh to talk face-to-face with general aviation pilots on how to avoid TFRs and what to do if they’re intercepted. According to a report at AirTrafficManagement.net, general […]
New name for Reno Air Races — and it’s a mouthful
The Reno Air Races has a new name: TravelNevada.com Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show Presented by Breitling. The change is a condition of the state’s Tourism Commission’s three-year, $600,000 title sponsorship to be paid out of surplus room tax revenues, according to a report at the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Biggest Little Airshow draws 11,000+
More than 11,000 visitors attended — for free — the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s 5th “Biggest Little Airshow” on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19. The airshow celebrated the Centennial of Marine Aviation and the Centennial of Women in Aviation. According to organizers, 100 aircraft were on the tarmac, in the hangars, and in the […]
Trump casino offers Skycatcher as prize
Cessna’s Skycatcher is one of the prizes the Trump Taj Mahal Resort Casino is offering to lure gamblers. According to a report at AOPA.org, the Light-Sport Aircraft will be given away Sept. 2 to someone playing the slots at the Atlantic City casino using a Trump One card. The lucky winner will have to pay […]
PAMA’s DFW chapter slates Golf Classic
By DALE FORTON. The Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is holding its 15th Annual DFW Chapter of PAMA Golf Classic on Oct. 6 at Iron Horse Golf Course. The fundraiser directly supports the chapter’s scholarships. The chapter has partnered with the Tarrant County College Foundation (TCCF) to offer a full scholarship […]
Washington state launches study on airport pavement
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new study is evaluating the current condition and preservation needs of Washington’s airport pavements. The 2012 Washington Airport Pavement Management Study will examine pavements at 95 public-use airports to determine their current condition and reduce future repair costs. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) invests in aviation infrastructure improvements — […]
‘Whittle — The Jet Pioneer’ DVD set to be released on 70th anniversary of first jet flight in US
To coincide with the 70th anniversary of the first flight of a U.S. jet plane, the DVD “Whittle – The Jet Pioneer” will be released on Oct. 2. The DVD, which will sell for $24.98, chronicles the story of Sir Frank Whittle, the aviator and engineer who invented the jet engine. The story is told […]
Open House and Fly-In slated for AL60
The 8th annual Open House and Fly-In by Greg Koontz Airshows will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, at Dugger Field Airport (AL60) in Ashville, Ala. “Every plane nut, neighbor and friend is invited,” the flyer says, noting there is a $10 registration fee requested for all adult participants. Organizers say “please don’t be offended by […]