The International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (IAOPA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its biennial World Assembly in Stellenbosch, South Africa, April 10-15. The event is hosted by AOPA South Africa, a founding affiliate of the association. IAOPA was founded in February 1962 by five national AOPAs to provide a voice for […]
SmartDeck selected for new EV-55 Outback
Esterline CMC Electronics’ SmartDeck integrated avionics suite has been selected by Evektor of the Czech Republic, for the multipurpose EV-55 Outback aircraft. The EV-55 is a new-generation, twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to replace older utility piston aircraft and offer a more reliable and powerful alternative to single-engine turboprop aircraft. Its key features include a flexible […]
Luscombe ends up in pond
This March 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: Luscombe 8A. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Savannah, Ga. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: About 19 years before the accident, the pilot held a […]
Paradise on pontoons
By AMELIA T. REIHELD Wouldn’t it be great to own the only seaplane operation in the Hawaiian Islands? Fly excited tourists around one of the most beautiful islands in the world? Sit on your own waterfront lanai, surrounded by potted palm trees, and never again have to look at a snow shovel? Sounds like your […]
Gearing up for Sun ’n Fun
Sun ’n Fun 2012 is about to begin. Billed as the “Spring Break for Pilots,” the central Florida airshow is revving up in numerous ways, thanks partly to the show’s new leader, John “Lites” Leenhouts (and yes, everyone really does call him “Lites,” his Navy pilot nickname). His team is refreshed and ready for a new […]
The FBO fuel sales model is broken and anti-competitive
In almost every article about the future of leaded avgas, this statement appears, “… only one fuel will be stocked by the FBO system.” This particular quote comes from a reply by Mac McClellen to Todd Petersen in Mac’s latest Left Seat blog on the EAA’s website. You will also find it in almost every […]
Twilight formation airshow act to debut at FIAS
Team RV will debut its formation twilight show on March 23 at the Florida International Air Show (FIAS) in Punta Gorda, Florida. Consisting of 12 aircraft, Team RV, is the world’s largest precision formation and formation aerobatic air show team. “At sunset, with the incredible colors and night sky descending, these 12 pilots are going […]
Massachusetts general aviation airports an economic boon
Massachusetts’ 30 general aviation airports accounted for 4,307 jobs, nearly $138 million in salaries and had a total economic impact on the state of more than $443 million in 2010, according to the Massachusetts Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study published recently by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MADOT) Aeronautics Division. The report also recognized that […]
ISM’s Blakeney honored with Controller of the Year Award
Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s (ISM) air traffic control service provider Robinson Aviation (RVA) has named John Blakeney Outstanding Controller of the Year for 2011. Blakeney was selected from more than 500 controllers throughout the U.S. and is the only remaining original controller at Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s control tower since opening in 1997. “From 58,000 control tower […]