Payette Airport (S75 – Idaho) has a self service fuel system now in operation as reported in the December issue of The Flyline (the official newsletter of the Idaho Aviation Association). Of note: both 100LL and 91 Octane Mo-Gas is available. The association is also encouraging mo-gas users to download and fill out Idaho Form […]
Photographer to sign copies of Goodyear Aviation calendar
Aviation photographer extraordinaire John Slemp will be signing copies of the free Goodyear Aviation Tire calendars, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Pilot Shop at PDK, formerly known as Wings ‘n Things. John’s photos (below) are featured in the calendar.
NTSB to hold hearing on air race and air show safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a hearing on air race and air show safety Jan. 10. During the one-day meeting, the board will gather information on the safety regulations and oversight in the planning and execution of these events. Regulators, aviation organizations, industry groups, and airport authorities will be […]
EAA inks deal with Learning For Life
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles program and the school- and career-based Learning For Life (LFL) program, an affiliate of Boy Scouts of America, have entered into an agreement that will help young people discover and explore opportunities in aviation, including orientation flights in general aviation aircraft. Opportunities will be primarily focused through Learning […]
Embry-Riddle seeks ‘big sisters’ as mentors
In its continuing effort to create more opportunities for future and current female students, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is calling on more than 11,000 women graduates to give back. The Women’s Ambassador Program (WAP), operated by the Student Alumni Association, is working with the university’s Prescott and Daytona Beach campuses to create a team of “big […]
Dynon offers hands-on training at Sebring
Dynon Avionics will be offering free courses in the operation of its SkyView system at the US Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla., Jan. 19-22. The classes will last 3.5 hours and will be held in the mornings and afternoons on Thursday through Saturday and in the morning only on Sunday the 22nd. During the […]
Lyon Air Museum to celebrate second anniversary
Southern California’s Lyon Air Museum will celebrate its second anniversary Saturday, Dec. 10. Activities include: • 10 a.m. – Doors open. • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Santa Claus will be available for pictures with children (bring your own camera). Additionally, museum management is requesting that all visitors bring a new unwrapped toy of […]
PilotMall.com releases buyer’s guides
PilotMall.com, Inc. has released three new buyer’s guides, each focusing on a single product: GPS units, safety equipment for aviation, and headsets for aviation. People looking to purchase a GPS unit for aviation will find a plethora of information available in the “GPS Buyer’s Guide,” which has general GPS unit information relevant to buyers and […]
VFR into IMC kills four
This December 2009 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: 4 Fatal. Location: Kissimmee, Fla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot, who had logged about 150 hours, did […]