Hawker Beechcraft Corp. has formed an alliance with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Insurance Agency (AOPAIA) as the preferred insurance broker for its Beechcraft Barons and Bonanzas in the United States. “We are committed to supplying our piston owners with the highest quality of services available for their aircraft,” said Jim Holcombe, HBC vice […]
Wilson Air Center opens FBO at CHA
Wilson Air Center opened its FBO at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) earlier this month. The facility includes a newly built 9,000-square-foot executive terminal, an office complex, hangar facilities, ramp and self-serve fuel farm. The new terminal includes a lobby complete with fireplace, integrated coffee bar, an executive conference room, and a business center. The facility […]
Hate shipping charges?
Sporty’s has unveiled its Free and Fast Shipping Club, where pilots can pay an annual membership of $49, which covers shipping costs for a year. “If you’re an active pilot, it only takes a few orders for you to recoup your investment,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Free shipping applies to any product ranging […]
Landing proves fatal for two
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: Beech Sierra Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Sylva, N.C. Aircraft damage: destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot had logged 1,382 hours, a majority in the […]
Forget about safety
“We kill too many people in general aviation.” With that, John King opened an Oshkosh press conference in which he told a room packed with reporters, and officials at Cessna, Avemco Insurance Co., and other companies, that if it was up to him, he’d ban the word safety when talking about aviation. “Everyone says that […]
Redbird Skyport to open in November
Redbird Flight Simulations plans to open a research and development laboratory in November at the San Marcos Airport (HYI) in Texas. Designated Redbird Skyport, the new facility is the culmination of the efforts of Redbird Flight Simulations and King Schools and is supported by GAMA, AOPA, Cessna, Avemco and other industry partners, according to company […]
Texas governor calls for ethanol waivers
In a clear sign of the continued erosion of support nationally for the ethanol mandates contained in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA 2007), Texas Governor Rick Perry (a former USAF C-130 pilot) has called on the EPA to issue waivers to states, according to this recent article in AGWEEK. Adding to the […]
Students takes flight at Alexandria Field
Twelve young women will step out of their normal routines and into the cockpit of an airplane during the Women Take Flight workshop on Friday-Saturday, Aug. 26-27, at Alexandria Field (N85) in Hunterdon County, N.J. The workshop is one component of a collaborative established by a DOT Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program […]
Stratos model completes wind tunnel tests
Five days of tests in the University of Washington Kirsten Wind Tunnel for the Stratos Very Light Personal Jet (VLPJ) recently wrapped up. The one-fifth scale aluminum, polycarbonate, and composite model was subjected to more than 90 runs with a focus on airflow over the fuselage, wings, and vertical tail, according to company officials. Engineers […]