Further evidence that consumers demand an ethanol-free alternative has been provided in recent weeks by actions at both state and federal levels. As reported by this blog on Feb. 20, Florida State Representative Matt Gaetz has led an effort to repeal his state’s mandates on the use of ethanol blends in vehicles. While off-highway use, […]
‘Game-changing’ GA tax bill inked in Indiana
Pilots fueling up general aviation aircraft in Indiana can expect to see savings of $100, $250, or more each time they taxi to the pumps now that lawmakers have passed a package of aviation tax exemptions and restructurings. According to a report at AOPA.org, the joy also will extend to lower sales-tax line items on […]
Kitson wins First-to-Solo challenge
During the 2013 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week — March 4-10 — that attracted more than 17,000 girls and women to air and space facilities across four continents, pilots flew balloons, ultralights, airplanes, seaplanes, and helicopters to introduce 5,316 girls and women to the magic of flight in a small aircraft with the hope to […]
Arkansas RUS protection sparks interest in new airstrip
Recreational Aviation Foundation Arkansas State Liaison Dave Myrick reports that after sending a copy of the RAF newsletter and website links to another Arkansas pilot, he received some exciting news. “The phone call made my day,” Myrick said. “It was RAF member David Ellison of Bradford. He knew of our success with the Arkansas Recreational […]
Angel Flight West makes new software available to other organizations for free
In an unprecedented move, Angel Flight West is making its new software system and database program, Angel Flight Information Database System (AFIDS) 2.0, available to all volunteer pilot organizations at no cost. First users include four independent organizations based in California, Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. This past weekend, AFW staff presented the program and the […]
ATP opens new training centers
ATP is expanding its training network by opening two new training centers. Ogden, Utah (KOGD) opens May 1, and Morristown, N.J. (KMMU) opens June 1. The opening of these two training centers brings the total number of facilities that ATP operates up to 30, according to company officials. “The opening of these facilities represents a […]
Shadin enhances fuel flow transducer
Shadin Avionics has revealed a minor TSO design change to its fuel flow transducer, enabling increased temperature range and performance. The new transducer configuration is rated for 100° C, increased from 70° C, enabling continued functionality and accuracy when installed in close proximity to exhaust manifolds, combustors and other hot engine surfaces, according to company […]
Where’s Sky King when you need him?
It occurs to me that aviation has been a player in the entertainment industry for some time. And I’m not just talking about stunt pilots plowing Jenny’s into barns for the spectacular visual it creates when a moving vehicle slams into a structure that’s not meant to move. I’m talking about television, baby. The great […]
AERO 2013: A clear signal on fuels
As was the case when I reported from the great AERO Friedrichshafen show last year, judging from the latest generation of engines and aircraft on display this year, Europeans have put the issue of leaded avgas behind them. Once again, all of the new engines on display operate on lead-free, ethanol-free mogas or Jet-A, either […]