Heritage Aviation, Inc. has acquired the Atlantic Aviation FBO at Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Vermont. Operations at the location will be managed under the Heritage Aviation brand. Transient general aviation aircraft will be handled at Heritage Aviation’s existing South Ramp Facility. Heritage Aviation now offers nearly 100,000 square feet of heated hangar space, according […]
First solo, first prop strike
This July 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: Grand Forks, N.D. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was making his first solo flight. The […]
In observance of Independence Day…
The Pulse of Aviation will not publish, Monday, July 4, as the General Aviation News offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Our daily newsletter will return to your email boxes July 5.
High Roller
The paint scheme of a homebuilt airplane is limited only by the imagination of the designer and the skill of the artist. When Mike Quatacker of Porterville, Calif., chose the design for his RV-8, he worked outside the limits of imagination — then artist Augie Cervantes took airbrush in hand and took the design from […]
What kind of pilot are you?
I’ve observed aviation for more years than I’m comfortable admitting. I’ve talked to a ton of pilots (one of the great joys of my life is to have met so many fine folks). Over those years, I’ve distilled the kind of pilots we are to “one or the other.” Yes, just that simple: This kind […]
Seaplane Pilots Association names executive director
The Seaplane Pilots Association, a non-profit organization based in Lakeland, Florida, has concluded an exhaustive search for a new executive director to replace Dr. James McManus, who recently stepped down from the position, with the appointment of Steve McCaughey to the position. McCaughey is an outgoing, enthusiastic, and highly charismatic individual who has his sights […]
20th extension to FAA reauthorization approved
Sending a signal that negotiations for a multiyear deal is near, Congress again approved an extension of the existing FAA reauthorization bill, but just for another three weeks, according to a story in The Commercial Appeal of Memphis. It is the 20th extension of the FAA bill that expired in 2007. Read the full report […]
You can still block your N-Number — maybe
The FAA has issued a Q&A document to help explain which airplane owners can continue to block display of their flights after the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program ends later this year, according to a report by Mac McClellan at EAA.org. Only those who are able to “certify” that a “Valid Security Concern” exists […]
Piper assists AirNav in launch of FBO app
Piper Aircraft is sponsoring the launch of AirNav.com’s new app for iTouch, iPhone and iPads. The first 2,000 subscribers will have the option to receive an annual $4.99 subscription to the application for free when they complete a brief online survey from Piper Aircraft. To subscribe to the new application, go to AirNav.com, click on […]