Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Ariz., took the “Top Master Award” at the Arizona State Capitol on March 22 during the Arizona Small Business Development Center Awards. This year, the AZSBDC honored 15 top performing Arizona businesses who “collectively created or retained more than 300 jobs; generated more than $4 million in new capital; and increased […]
Sporty’s helps you manage your airplane — for free
Sporty’s has launched a new online service to help aircraft owners manage the details of their airplane. Sporty’s Plane Manager is an online system that tracks scheduling, maintenance, expenses and usage of general aviation aircraft. “We’re proud to offer this powerful program to aircraft owners for free, as a way to make owning an airplane […]
First Idaho Aviation Trade Show slated
Aero Mark, an FBO at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA), has teamed up with the Idaho Aviation Association (IAA) to host the Idaho Aviation Trade Show May 20-21. This first annual event is intended to kick off the flying season and meet a variety of other needs, according to organizers. For the IAA, it is […]
ATP Navigator now available for maintenance professionals
Aircraft Technical Publishers’ (ATP) ATP Navigator online service is now available for aviation maintenance professionals. This online service is a single source of maintenance technical publications, regulatory research, compliance tracking and other next-generation technologies supporting aviation maintenance processes, according to company officials. The ATP Navigator technology supporting this new service also broadens ATP’s potential for […]
GPU updated
Audio Authority Corp. of Lexington, Ky., has introduced its Enhanced Flight Model 2860A Ground Power Unit (GPU). This updated model provides up to 60-amps continuous, 28-volt DC power from an ordinary 120-volt AC wall receptacle, which provides ample ground power for most piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft up to 12,500 lbs., according to company officials. […]
Gusty winds get better of Cessna
This April 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 195. Injuries: None. Location: Burnet, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: When the pilot approached his destination airport, the winds were reported […]
Don’t be a one-trick pony
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. He is also a founding partner and regular contributor to FlightMonkeys.com. Bear with me for a minute. I’m going to use your imagination to help make a point. It’s […]
Autogas for everyone: Part I
The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer, aviation sales rep for U-Fuel, and president of EAA1114. Judging from the reaction to the Aviation Fuel Club, […]
ATC Command Center opens
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA’s new David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center, located in Warrenton, Va., is now fully operational. “If you think of our national airspace system as an orchestra, the Command Center’s the conductor,” said Deputy Secretary John Porcari. “It’s a 24/7 operation where the traffic flow is set for […]