According to a recently released Virginia Airport System Economic Impact Study, the state’s 66 public-use airports contributed $28.8 billion to the Virginia economy. The economic study also found that the state’s airports generated $11.1 billion in payroll and created 259,000 jobs, representing nearly 5.5% of the state’s total jobs. The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) […]
Former Cessna exec lands at Embraer
Robert Stangarone has joined Embraer as Vice President, Corporate Communications, for North America. He is based at the company’s US headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Bob’s broad and deep global experience in commercial, military and business aviation, his comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry in general and vast experience with media management make him the […]
Diamond debuts ‘Fly Your First Year Free’ promotion
Diamond’s North American distributor network has introduced the “Fly Your First Year Free” offer for DA20s and DA40s. Enter into a Purchase Agreement for a new Diamond DA20-C1 or DA40 by Oct. 31, and take delivery before Dec. 31, and receive maintenance, insurance, fuel, and training incentives towards your first year of operation, including: Prepaid […]
High Efficiency FAA-PMA oil coolers introduced
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products, Inc., a manufacturer of FAA-PMA oil coolers for general aviation, has released its new line of High Efficiency Series oil coolers. Aero’s new HE Series FAA-PMA oil coolers are designed to be direct replacements for Stewart Warner (today known as Meggitt) oil coolers, most of which do not have FAA-PMA, company […]
Del Monte Aviation at MRY joins Avfuel network
Del Monte Aviation at California’s Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) is the latest FBO to join the Avfuel network of branded dealers. Del Monte Aviation, an established FBO with over 50 years of experience serving domestic and international aviation customers, was founded to serve the needs of high-end clients traveling to Pebble Beach. Del Monte Aviation […]
2012 Gleim Knowledge Test Series and FAR/AIM now available
Gleim Publications has just released the 2012 versions of its FAA Knowledge Test Prep series and FAR/AIM. Using outlines and questions grouped by topic, these products (available in book format, as Test Prep software, and in the Gleim Online Ground School) provide everything pilots need to know and study to fully prepare and pass their […]
Delayed go-around crunches Cherokee
This September 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Sibley, Iowa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land in calm winds. The […]
Restoring ‘Twilight Tear’
It takes a lot more than a coat of paint to restore a vintage warbird to award-winning status. According to Eric Hokuf, owner of Aircorps Aviation in Bemidji Minnesota, it’s important to transport people back to the time of the aircraft’s heyday. Hokuf’s shop did the restoration work on “Twilight Tear,” the P-51D that is […]
Politics and LSA
Since the beginning of aviation (or at least since near the beginning) government has approved any aircraft the public may buy and fly. A newly designed model, after proving its airworthiness to company engineers and management, had to gain government approval before sales could begin. The cost curve has been steeply upward. Cirrus Design is […]