Fantasy of Flight, Central Florida’s aviation attraction, is offering Florida residents a Buy One/Get One Free offer on adult and children’s general admission from July 1-Sept. 30, 2011. Proof of residency is required. The attraction has planned special children’s activities this summer in its Fun with Flight center — all included in the price of […]
King Air oil coolers now available
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products, Inc. now produces an FAA-PMA oil cooler for many popular Beech King Air models. Aero-Classics’ new oil cooler part number 8001467 is FAA-PMA for installation on most Beech King Air 90, 100, and 200 series aircraft, according to company officials. The oil cooler also comes with a factory new vernatherm installed […]
Engine loses power when mixture cable comes loose
This June 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: Shepherdsville, Ky. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was in cruise flight at an altitude between 1,700 […]
Bring in the dignitaries
Last Thursday I spent a good portion of the afternoon at Lakeland Linder Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Florida. Many GAN readers have visited Lakeland at some point, I’m sure. This is the site of Sun n’ Fun, the second largest aviation gathering in North America. For almost 40 years the general aviation community has been […]
Cirrus completes merger with Chinese company
Cirrus Aircraft and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd. (CAIGA) have completed their merger. Cirrus Aircraft joins China’s leading general aviation product and services company to form a worldwide general aviation enterprise, company officials note. “We’re very excited to have joined forces with CAIGA,” said Brent Wouters, Cirrus president and Chief Executive Officer. “This […]
ICON Aircraft closes $25 million round of investment capital
ICON Aircraft has closed a $25 million round of equity funding, which will fund the company through the completion of its engineering development program, manufacturing setup, and the beginning of production of its A5 amphibious sport plane. The financing was led by U.S. and U.K. venture investors Satyen Patel and Bart Becht, who have expertise […]
Minot Aero Center open despite record flooding
Minot Aero Center, at North Dakota’s Minot International Airport (MOT), perseveres despite serious weather conditions causing record flooding in area. Officials at MOT issued a statement Tuesday saying the airport, perched atop a hill on the north part of town, will remain fully operational. “Our dedicated, 24-hour staff are prepared to service incoming traffic as […]
Win a flight in a P-51
In partnership with Stallion 51 Corporation, Angel Flight Southeast is offering one lucky person the experience of a lifetime — a one-hour orientation flight in the World War II fighter, the P-51 Mustang “Crazy Horse.” For $20, entrants can put their name in the hat to win a half-day program at Stallion 51’s headquarters in […]
Smyrna Air Center hosts NATA president
On June 16, James Coyne, president of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and his wife, Holly, visited Smyrna Air Center at Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport (MQY) in Tennessee. The visit is part of a two-week tour of FBOs around the country. Coyne spent the afternoon with senior staff, toured the facility and had Tennessee BBQ […]