WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pilots and future pilots might find new and different approaches to studying and testing for certificates and ratings if recommendations from a panel are adopted by the FAA. Over the past several years the aviation training community has raised concerns that the FAA has not kept up with training methods and technology. […]
California avgas lawsuit fuels surcharge
AVweb is reporting that some California FBOs are imposing a nickel-per-gallon surcharge on 100LL fuel sales to fund a legal defense against an environmental group that’s trying to restrict leaded avgas from the California market. The FBOs, which are part of the California Avgas Coalition, are countersuing the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and the […]
Garmin introduces ADS-B lineup
Garmin has introduced a suite of certified and portable ADS-B solutions, providing options for any aircraft owner to satisfy the U.S. NextGen mandate for ADS-B Out and also gain access to the benefits of ADS-B In, including traffic and subscription-free weather information. “NextGen represents a significant opportunity for pilots to fly with greater safety, efficiency, […]
Flying Car moves into Phase 2 of flight tests
Terrafugia’s prototype street-legal aircraft, the Transition, has moved into Phase 2 of its six planned phases of flight-testing, said company officials, who note the prototype won’t be at next week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh as they don’t want to disrupt flight tests. Phase 2 flight tests are a precursor to the start of documented ASTM compliance […]
Fly Unleaded to Oshkosh — U2OSH
The Aviation Fuel Club will hold the first-ever Unleaded to Oshkosh event — U2OSH — at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. U2OSH celebrates the 30th anniversary of the FAA’s first approval of lead-free autogas (aka mogas) as an aviation fuel. Any pilot who flies to Oshkosh in an airplane capable of operating on autogas will be […]
AirSatOne debuts Flightstream AOC
AirSatOne Optimizes SatCom with Flightstream AOC. AirSatOne has introduced the Flightstream AOC aviation SatCom Optimizer and Hotspot billing solution. The portable Flightstream AOC is designed to enhance aircraft SatCom internet systems by giving the user an overall faster experience while at the same time reducing data usage by up to 80%. The Flightstream AOC also […]
Sennheiser supports Think Global Flight
Sennheiser is supporting the upcoming Think Global Flight with a donation made up of both product and cash to support the around the world flight promoting STEM education, aviation and aerospace. Sennheiser Aviation will provide the Think Global Flight crew with its S1 Digital active noise canceling headsets for the worldwide trip in the Cirrus […]
Bruce’s Custom Covers donates auction items to support Young Eagles
During AirVenture Oshkosh 2012, the Experimental Aircraft Association will be raising funds in support of the Young Eagles program with its online auction. The auction is now live online. The auction ends July 20 at 12 p.m. CDT. Among the many items up for auction is a custom-fitted aircraft covering system from Bruce’s Custom Covers. […]
Tailwheels Etc. flight school moves
The Tailwheels Etc. Flight School has moved to new facilities at the Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Lakeland Florida. This move, which had been contemplated for awhile, was accomplished during the month of June while instructors were still teaching and passing flight students at the original Winter Haven location, officials noted. The move to has […]