Happy New Year! Everyone in aviation from hang gliders to jets is hoping for a year of improvement in 2012. Certainly it’s been a tough four years since 2008’s tumble. Many see hope and promise in the arrival of a new year and that mood is powerfully amplified by the Sebring LSA Expo in January. […]
The Valve Seat Recession Conundrum
In a recent blog posted on General Aviation News by Ben Visser, he made a point that poses a serious conundrum for the conversion to unleaded avgas: “The big problem here is that almost all of the aircraft piston engines out there need to be broken-in on 100LL, then they can be switched over to […]
GA accident, fatality rates drop in 2010
General aviation accidents and fatalities declined in 2010 for the fourth consecutive year, according to new National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) data. The 1,435 GA accidents in 2010 marked a 20-year low, even as estimated total flight hours began to climb for the first time since the Great Recession began, according to officials with the […]
Catching up with Amelia Earhart
When was the last time anyone was able to say: Oh, I got to meet Amelia Earhart the other day? Well a few folks in Austin, Texas, got that opportunity as Denver’s 9News morning traffic reporter Amelia Earhart made an overnight stop at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Amelia is retracing her famous relative’s Oakland to […]
Minnesota Aviation Day slated for Feb. 9
The Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA), in conjunction with the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association and the Minnesota Council of Airports, will host the “Minnesota Aviation Day at the Capitol” Feb. 9. Members of the aviation community will come together at the Minnesota State Capitol to tell their state senators and representatives how important aviation and […]
California and St. Louis groups to host Safety Days
The Northern California Business Aviation Association (NCBAA) will host its first-ever Safety Day on Jan. 10 in Oakland, Calif., with topics to include the top response considerations for business aviation operators, effective emergency response plans, and how to set up an emergency operations center. Additionally, the Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Association will hold a […]
FAA Safety Briefing now online
The January/February issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now available online. This first issue of 2012 explores some of the resources available to help you in your initial quest for pilot certification, as well as the lifelong quest to improve your aeronautical knowledge. Feature articles show you how to leverage the power of aviation regulations […]
EAA Skiplane Fly-In set for Jan. 21
The annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at the EAA AirVenture Museum’s Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. In past years, more than 25 skiplanes landed at Pioneer Airport to participate in the event, showcasing this unique segment of flight that is quite popular throughout many parts of North America, according to […]
New AOPA Regional Program takes off
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has created seven new, full-time regional manager positions to build strong local GA communities and strengthen the organization’s relationships with state and local governments across the country. AOPA has had a regional representative program for many years, which focused on state and local advocacy. In 2012, the organization is […]