In a special report in AOPA’s Aviation eBrief, AOPA President Craig Fuller urges general aviation pilots to get involved in this year’s elections, saying “With a presidential election on the horizon, this is a big year for every American, but perhaps even more so for members of the general aviation community.” “The public servants we […]
GA Caucus hits all-time high
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association reports that membership in the House General Aviation Caucus leaped to 169 in December, representing more than a third of the House. Lawmakers in both houses are joining the Congressional GA Caucuses to better understand GA and its importance to the national economy and to educate their colleagues; the […]
New chairman of Sun ’n Fun named
Following the retirement of long-time Sun ’n Fun chairman Bill Eickhoff, the Sun ’n Fun board of directors has elected Bob Knight, president of Knight Industrial Equipment of Lakeland, Fla., as the new chairman. Eickhoff served as chairman for the past 28 years at Sun ’n Fun. Knight assumes the chairmanship after serving on the […]
Hartzell introduces Top Prop conversion for Piper Seminole
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a 2-bladed propeller conversion kit for all normally aspirated PA-44-180 Piper Seminoles. The conversion kit provides Piper Seminoles with improved performance, appearance, and decreased noise signatures, according to company officials. The new Hartzell Top Prop kit features 74-inch diameter 2-blade aluminum compact hubs […]
SEF adds new benefits for companies that relocate
Florida’s Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) has modified its Foreign Trade Zone Act to provide a new benefit for businesses that locate within the service area of the Foreign Trade Zone, which includes DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties and the cities of Belle Glade and Pahokee. The modification allows any new company that […]
Shell FBO network expands
Former Exxon FBOs, Greenbrier Valley Airport and Summit Aviation, have joined the Shell FBO network. There are currently over 400 Shell branded FBOs in the United States. By joining the Shell FBO Network, Greenbrier Valley Airport and Summit Aviation can take advantage of some of the many FBO programs offered through Eastern Aviation Fuels, company […]
Superior Air Parts promotes Lockridge
Jeff Lochridge has been promoted to Group Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Superior Aviation Beijing, responsible for parts and component procurement for all subsidiary companies of Superior Aviation Beijing. “Jeff has been overseeing the procurement for Superior Air Parts and has done an outstanding job in ramping up our vendors. He knows that […]
AWOS installed at PLS
Belfort Instrument Co. has installed a DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the Providencialaies International Airport (PLS) in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dew point and altimeter setting on a graphical display and on the Internet. Providenciales International Airport, on the island […]
Pilot’s poor decisions kill two
This January 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Holland, Mich. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was a 23-year-old foreign exchange student from Nairobi, […]