For the fourth straight year, the Ford Motor Co. has created an aviation-themed vehicle for auction to benefit the EAA Young Eagles program. The one-of-a-kind 2011 “Blue Angels” Mustang GT will go to the highest bidder at the Young Eagles Auction during EAA AirVenture 2011, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport […]
Free Rocket Day at museum
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum is hosting a free Rocket Day Wednesday, July 13, at 1 pm. The Rocket Day program lasts approximately one hour and includes presentations on rockets by representatives from NASA Glenn Research Center and Alphaport, Inc. Participating children will build and launch their own film canister rocket. At the […]
Jeppesen teams with Garmin
Jeppesen and Garmin have teamed to provide Jeppesen’s NavData navigation information and charting services for the recently introduced Garmin GTN avionics systems. The new Garmin GTN avionics series supported by Jeppesen data is designed for the glass cockpit general aviation market. The new agreement supports four data bundle options and provides a single aircraft pricing […]
Pioneer Alaskan aviator releases book
“Winging It! Pioneer Alaskan Aviator” by Jack Jefford is the newest addition to the “Caribou Classics” series from Alaska Northwest Books. Jefford shares stories of his gripping rescues, white-knuckle crackups, and wild adventures that come from flying the not always friendly skies of Alaska. Arriving in the Territory of Alaska in 1937, he started flying […]
Improper equipment leads to in-flight fuel loss
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 205. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Porterdale, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: On the day of the accident the pilot checked the […]
Quest’s Kodiak earns its wings
When an airplane is designed for a particular purpose and performs to expectations, it’s a wonderful thing. When that performance brings relief to people after a natural disaster, it’s even better. That about sums up the use of the Quest Kodiak in Haiti, says Paul Schaller, president and CEO of Quest Aircraft Co. “The Kodiak […]
Race Day Number One!
GAN contributing writer Amelia Reiheld is participating in the Air Race Classic with partner Linda Keller. Here’s their latest blog post: Today started a long time ago, in a faraway land. We arose well before the birds in little Beatrice (pronounced Be-AT-tris), Nebraska, got out to the airport, admired the windsock sticking out at rigid […]
Electric flight competition postponed
Despite a strong influx of applications, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) officials have decided to postpone the $60,000 Electric Flight Prize until next year’s AirVenture. This will allow “viable candidates to complete Phase I flight certification according to FAA regulations,” according to officials. Aircraft designers and innovators submitted nearly a dozen entries into the $60,000 Electric […]
Alphabet groups take BARR fight to court
GA’s alphabet groups moved ahead with a court challenge to the Department of Transportation’s decision to dismantle the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program Wednesday. The groups, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), also have established a fund to support the legal fight. A formal notice of […]