Aircraft Spruce is now offering free shipping on the Sennheiser S1 Digital aviation headset, which was introduced at AirVenture. The new headset is designed to give pilots maximum control over noise levels in the cockpit, according to company officials. At the push of a button, the S1’s NoiseGard digital technology analyzes the cockpit’s noise levels […]
Ehler joins West Star Aviation
Don Ehler has joined West Star Aviation as Technical Sales Manager. He will be based in Chesterfield, Mo., at West Star Aviation’s newest maintenance facility located at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS). Ehler brings over 30 years of experience to his new position, including sales and corporate management. His most recent position was Parts […]
Hard landing for student pilot
This August 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: None. Location: Pensacola, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student was practicing takeoffs and landings. One of the landings […]
AirVenture from the ground up
Every summer, I face a decision that millions struggle with as much as I do. Should I go to Oshkosh to be a part of AirVenture? If the answer if yes, another set of decisions follow: If I go, how should I get there? Once I’m in the neighborhood, where should I stay? Unlike most […]
3% today…30% in years? 100% in decades?
After a prolonged absence, mogas is returning to airports, thanks to steady efforts by a consortium lead by Dean Billing and Kent Misegades, our very own GAFuels bloggers. The numbers appear small today, even if they function to help you find cheaper and cleaner mogas as an alternative to 100LL. About 3% of airports presently […]
Dear President Obama, Why are you killing the only industry that still shines?
In an letter to President Obama posted on his blog at GlobalAir.com, Jeremy Cox of Jetbrokers Inc., asks the Commander in Chief this question. He opens with: “I wanted to take a moment to ask you ‘man to man’ why you have decided to single out the General Aviation Industry for your public vilification and […]
Aviation High School to break ground August 23
The Aviation High School located at Boeing Field’s Museum of Flight will break ground August 23. The first scoop of dirt will be turned by a student-build robot. Read more at TechFlash.
Embry-Riddle president highlights industry concerns and successes
Embry-Riddle President & CEO Dr. John Johnson shared stories of the success of Embry-Riddle students, as well as voiced concern about several industry issues, including the need for more pilots and more safe and secure airspace, at Tuesday’s Wichita Aero Club meeting. With two residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., Embry-Riddle has […]
New tie-down kits at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now stocks new tie-down kits. The spiral anchors are lightweight and versatile, company officials said, noting the folding ring reduces profile to minimize obstruction in high traffic areas. Bright orange color powder coating resists corrosion and helps provide added visibility. These tie-downs are manufactured from strong, durable cold rolled steel. The spear end […]