Aviation is poised to enter a bold new era of superjumbo jets, low-emissions engines powered by algae and commercial space flight. Yet, these innovations are pedestrian compared with conceptions of flight that date back centuries, according to a new photo gallery at Txchnologist, an online magazine presented by GE that looks at new innovations in science […]
Triple Play: Pipistrel wins SLSA approvals
After a pause in new SLSA, Pipistrel burst onto the scene with multiple approvals — three at once — reports Michael Coates, the importer for Pipistrel USA. We raced to get these placed on the SLSA List because it’s news, but also because FAA uses this list to verify new models before assigning them N-numbers. […]
TSA names acting manager for GA
The Transportation Security Administration has named Kerwin Wilson acting general manager for general aviation, succeeding Brian Delauter, who left the post May 23, according to a report at AOPA.org, which notes “Wilson will lead efforts to enhance security within the GA sector, working in partnership with industry ‘to develop and implement GA policies, programs, rules […]
Middle Georgia College partners with Thrush Aircraft
The Georgia Aviation Campus of Middle Georgia College (MGC), in Eastman, recently celebrated a successful partnership between the college and Thrush Aircraft Co., a manufacturer of agricultural application airplanes in Albany, Georgia. The event was marked by a visit of Thrush’s newest turbine-powered airplane at the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport (EZM) in Eastman. The […]
Al Conklin Scholarship deadline looming
The deadline for students to apply for the Al Conklin Scholarship is July 29. Each year, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and Conklin & de Decker award $5,000 to a student who is enrolled in an aviation management program at a University Aviation Association (UAA) member school. Scholarships will be awarded for the 2011-2012 […]
Keep your iPad clean and protected
Pilots and iPads form a terrific partnership, and now Sporty’s offers a microfiber cloth to clean iPads — with the added bonus of important aviation information. “iPads have become the must-have accessory for pilots,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “We developed this cloth for all our iPad-toting pilots so they can keep their iPads […]
Decalin RunUP Fuel Additive fights lead build-up
Now available is Decalin RunUP Fuel Additive, which is designed to prevent lead build-up in engines running 100LL. The active ingredients is Tri-Cresyl-Phosphate, which aids in more completely burning lead during combustion. Decalin RunUp scavenges lead in aviation fuel after combustion to prevent lead oxide build-up on valves but still allows the lead to perform […]
Gardner’s ‘Complete Private Pilot’ now in 11th edition
“The Complete Private Pilot” by Bob Gardner, now in its 11th edition, covers everything involved with becoming a Private, Sport, or Recreational pilot, preparing students for the FAA Knowledge Exam and checkride. The Complete Private Pilot provides many tips and techniques, checklists and mnemonic devices, as well as advice from the author’s personal experience, helping […]
Million Air awarded lease at Calgary’s YYC
Million Air has inked a multi-year lease agreement for the construction and development of a new FBO complex at the Calgary International Airport (YYC). This will be Million Air’s third FBO in Canada, with existing locations in Toronto and Vancouver, and the 31st in the network. Million Air will begin constructing the new $12 million […]