SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesotans will help determine the state’s transportation system vision for the next 50 years as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has rolled out a process for the public to provide input to that vision. Called Minnesota GO, it will look at all modes of transportation, including airports. “Minnesota GO is our […]
Landmark begins operations at ATL
Landmark Aviation, which was selected as the new FBO provider at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in February, officially began operations May 1. “We have been looking forward to being a part of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport and community,” said Dan Bucaro, President & CEO of Landmark Aviation. “ATL is the busiest commercial airport in the […]
Wicks introduces colorful pitot tube covers
Wicks Aircraft Supply is now offering a new line of colorful covers for pitot tubes and nacelle plug streamers that will fit most single and twin engine aircraft models. Made of heavy canvas and florescent plastic that is light-reflective, each Hi Viz product features a prominent “Remove Before Flight” label that can easily be seen […]
Golf tournament slated
The Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Association (GSLBAA) will hold the 35th Business Aviation Annual Memorial Open (BAAMO) annual golf tournament June 4 at Pevely Farms Golf Course in St. Louis, Mo. Tee-off is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. The event is limited to 144 golfers and is open to aviators and aviation professionals. “We were […]
Aerospace Industry Report published
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the Center for Aviation and Aerospace Leadership (CAAL) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide have teamed to produce a new publication for the aviation and aerospace industry: Aerospace Industry Report 2011. The report, which will be released later this month, will provide a business and market review of the U.S. aerospace […]
AAR Aircraft Services extends Phillips 66 contract
AAR Aircraft Services – Oklahoma, the sole FBO at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City (OKC), has extended its contract as a Phillips 66 Aviation branded dealer for five more years. Owned by AAR – a global provider of products and services to commercial aviation and government/defense industries – AAR-Oklahoma recently opened a new, […]
Inadequate supervision destroys Pitts
This May 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: Pitts Aerobatics S-2B. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Muskogee, Okla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The CFI and a private pilot were […]
Ring Tail debuts
Takes ‘outstanding award’ at Sun ’n Fun By MARK STULL Lucky Stars III is my eighth original ultralight design, but my first with a tractor engine. It was a worthy challenge, significantly different from my previous designs, and includes a couple fun and interesting experiments. First flown in January, it was fabricated almost entirely from […]
Top Democrat fights FAA bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill to reauthorize the FAA has passed the House of Representatives, but the ranking Democrat on the aviation subcommittee continues to fight against it. This time, Congressman Jerry Costello has called on the National Transportation Safety Board for help. Costello wrote to NTSB officials, asking them for an opinion on a […]