WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cost overruns, time delays, and management mistakes are all causing the NextGen program to be at risk. That, in brief, was what members of Congress heard from witnesses at a recent hearing of the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Two government watchdogs particularly were critical of the […]
Key Congressional leaders oppose user fees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, a total of 134 members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed letters to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction — the new Super Committee — and to House and Senate leadership expressing strong opposition to the Obama administration’s proposal to impose a $100-per-flight fee as part of its deficit […]
County music star passes check ride in B-29
Country music singer and pilot Aaron Tippin recently completed his check ride in “FIFI,” the only flying B-29 in the world. “Getting checked out in the B-29 on this beautiful September day is a lifelong dream and the coolest thing ever,” Tippin said. Now Tippin can say that he is the only country star who […]
Cessna unveils ‘game-changing’ Citation Latitude
Cessna Aircraft Co. introduced the new Citation Latitude mid-size business jet on opening day of the 64th NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention. This is Cessna’s second new product announcement in the past 14 days; the company launched the Citation M2 light business jet Sept. 26. With space for a crew of two plus up to […]
Piper rolls out improved M-Class aircraft
On opening day of the NBAA convention in Las Vegas, Piper Aircraft unveiled design enhancements for its signature series of 2012 M-Class single engine business aircraft, including the turboprop Meridian, pressurized piston Mirage, and unpressurized piston Matrix (pictured below). The biggest design changes have enhanced pilot comfort and cockpit access through incorporation of newly designed […]
AMA to receive Frank G. Brewer Trophy
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will receive the Frank G. Brewer Trophy for Aviation Education “for exemplary accomplishment and collaborative work with numerous aerospace organizations across the nation to assist students, teachers and community leaders in understanding the science, skill and beauty of flight.” The Brewer Trophy is presented annually by the National Aeronautic […]
E-Mag expands Grass-Roots Project
E-Mag is celebrating seven years in the ignition business, with serial numbers now well over 2000. To mark the occasion, the Texas company is expanding its community give-back program, called the E-MAG Grass-Roots Project. Customers who buy ignitions from Sept. 19 to Nov. 30, 2011, can tell the company which EAA Chapter or type-network they […]
WWII Fighter Aircraft Museum opens restoration center to tours
The World War II Fighter Aircraft Foundation Museum Restoration Center at Florida’s Kissimmee Airport (ISM) is now open for tours. The center will be open every Saturday from 9 am to noon at its new location next to Stallion 51’s flight operation on Merlin Drive on the Kissimmee airport. Saturday access to the restoration center […]
iFly 700 upgraded
Adventure Pilot has added Geo-Referenced Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams on the Version 6 software update for iFly GPS, as well as ADS-B Weather Support for third party ADS-B weather devices. Every unit will ship with these new features and existing iFly owners can update to the Version 6 software, company officials said. Pilots can […]