A Forbes report, “Business Aviation: The Unfair Advantage,” makes the case for why a general aviation airplane is an “invaluable business tool” for companies to not only survive, but thrive, in today’s tough economic climate. Check it out here.
TFRs for Republican and Democratic conventions
The FAA has released flight advisories outlining the TFRs that will be in place for the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, in Tampa, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C. An official NOTAM will be published just prior to the conventions, providing more details on the TFRs, including dates and times for Transportation Security Administration screening procedures at […]
Banyan appointed Florida Kodiak dealer
Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) has been appointed as a Quest Authorized Sales Center for the Kodiak. “Banyan is thrilled to be appointed as the Kodiak dealer for the Florida region,” said Michael O’Keeffe, Banyan’s senior vice president of aircraft sales. “This is a natural complement to our existing maintenance service […]
Foundation awards scholarship
The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) has named the first winner of its new Navigate Your Future Scholarship: Sebastian Perez, an upcoming freshman at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Sebastian graduated from Western High School carrying a GPA of 4.73. He was president of the Science Honor Society, a senator in the National Honor […]
‘Sentinmental Journey’ at Lewis-Clark Air Festival
The World War II B-17G bomber, “Sentimental Journey,” will be on display and available for rides and tours from Aug. 9-13, at the Lewis-Clark Air Festival in Lewiston, Idaho. The bomber is maintained and operated as a flying museum and memorial by the all-volunteer non-profit Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing, which is located in Mesa, […]
Kent Pietsch hurt in airshow crash
Veteran airshow performer Kent Pietsch was injured after he crashed his Interstate Cadet shortly after a performance Saturday in an airshow in Canada. According to a report at AVweb, he was in the hospital, but is not thought to have suffered life-threatening injuries. Update: We talked to Kent today and he said he is still […]
SportairUSA names new avionics manager
SportairUSA, the central Arkansas FAA Part 145 Repair Station and distributor of sport aircraft, has appointed Monty Crawford avionics manager. “We are happy to welcome Monty to the SportairUSA family,” said Bill Canino, CEO of the company. “He brings a 35 years of experience in installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of avionics and related systems in […]
Embry-Riddle dean joins NAFI board
Dr. Tim Brady, dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus, has joined the board of directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors. NAFI announced his selection at AirVenture in Oshkosh, stating that the organization values Brady’s “unique input and experience in the flight training community.” Brady joined Embry-Riddle in 1998 […]
Failure to refuel kills two
This August 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: Taylorcraft BC12-D. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Harrison, Maine. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The mechanic who performed the last annual inspection on the […]