With issues such as FAA funding and the Next Generation Air Traffic System, or NextGen, being discussed in Congress, now is an important time to have informed legislators making decisions. To better understand how general aviation works and its importance to the national economy, legislators are joining the GA caucuses in both houses to educate […]
450 Young Eagles fly during Skycatcher tour
Young Eagles Co-Chairman Jeff Skiles and EAA chapters in four communities opened the world of flight to young people during two weekends in March as more than 450 kids were flown during EAA’s Young Eagles Skycatcher Tour. A highlight of the tour’s stop in Spruce Creek, Fla., was the opportunity for Skiles to fly Michael […]
NAA accepting nominations for Public Benefit Flying Awards
The National Aeronautic Association and the Air Care Alliance are looking for nominations for the 2011 Public Benefit Flying Awards. These awards recognize the contributions of those individuals who fly for the benefit of others, and public benefit flying organizations. Awards include: Distinguished Volunteer Pilot – Awarded to an individual or individuals for outstanding public […]
Diamond unveils spring incentive program
Diamond Aircraft and its North American Diamond Regional Distribution Centers are offering time-limited incentives to buyers of new Diamond aircraft. The incentives, which kicked off at Sun ‘n Fun, provide cash credits for aircraft ordered by April 30. The cash credits start at $15,000 for the HK36 and DA20; to $25,000 for the DA40; to […]
Alternative fuel featured at AERO
Flight enthusiasts and general aviation industry officials will be able to watch an aircraft being powered by a high-octane, unleaded, sustainable fuel during Europe’s largest trade show for general aviation next week (April 13-16). Officials from Swift Enterprises Ltd., based in the Purdue Research Park in Indiana, will be on hand as a B60 Beechcraft […]
New spray wax debuts
Waxing a plane or car used to be a big job, but now you can do it with little effort with the new Eagle One Wax As-U-Dry, according to company officials. Wash your plane and leave it wet. Spray on Wax As-U-Dry. Dry with a towel or chamois and you have that “just-waxed” look, company […]
Express JeppView debuts
Jeppesen introduced at Sun ’n Fun the “Express JeppView” digital charting solution that replaces paper terminal charts and procedures for the general and small business aviation markets. Express JeppView digital charting services are also now available through the Jeppesen Mobile TC charting App for iPad at no additional charge for digital charting subscribers, according to […]
Take the controls of a warbird
Join the Flight Crew Training Program with Canadian Warplane Heritage and Jet Aircraft Museum during the Canadian Aviation Expo and you could be at the controls of a T-33 Jet, Harvard Trainer, Beech 18 or B25 Bomber. Organizers promise that one trainee from each ground school will fly, but space is limited to 30 trainees […]
Aerobatics practice kills one
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: Curtiss Wright P-40N. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Mastic Beach, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot’ s son, he and […]