WASHINGTON, D.C.—The FAA will undertake a new program to raise interest in general aviation safety with the central elements being to gather more information on causes of accidents, conduct meetings on the subject throughout the country, and zero in on where accident rates are higher than the norm. The goal is to reduce the rate […]
In search of the illusive octane
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. By Dean Billing, director, Aviation Fuel Club First, let […]
AEA convention kicks off Tuesday
The Aircraft Electronics Association will kick off its 54th annual International Convention & Trade Show on Tuesday, March 22, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev., with more than 30 manufacturers expected to unveil new products. The four-day event also features: More than 75 hours of technical and business management training sessions. An Exhibit […]
Thousands gather for GA rally
Today, more than 2,000 general aviation workers, state and local officials, and industry leaders gathered in Wichita for a general aviation rally. The event, held at Cessna Aircraft Co., was organized by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) in partnership with Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft, Bombardier Learjet and general aviation suppliers throughout Kansas. U.S. Secretary of […]
Coalition formed to expand educational programs
The Thomas Wathen Foundation, the Planetary Society and the Traveling Space Museum have formed a coalition to explore common goals, develop funding initiatives and to develop and expand on educational programs for young people. Meeting at historic Flabob Airport, the three groups spent a day making plans to bring aviation and space history and technology […]
New AlphaBeam available at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the new Teledyne AlphaBeam LED Landing & Taxi Light. The AlphaBeam LED Landing and Taxi Light is FAA-PMA approved, and it meets all of the environmental requirements of RTCA DO-160-F, according to company officials. Maintenance costs are reduced as there is no need to modify the existing incandescent mounting […]
Air Journey celebrates 14th year of flying adventures
One group of pilots is currently circumnavigating South America while another is hop-scotching the Caribbean sampling a string of tropical golf courses. In addition, seven private aircraft are flying in seven different parts of the world on flights arranged by Air Journey. Shortly, another contingent from Air Journey will fly to the Bahamas just before […]
From high school to flight school, for free
Tailwheels Etc flight school in Winter Haven, Fla., is offering one lucky high school student the chance to earn a private pilot’s license free. For the first time, the school is holding a nationwide scholarship competition and is offering its accelerated two-week private pilot course as the prize. John Amundsen, the owner of Tailwheels Etc, […]
Dynon releases Skyview 3.0
Dynon Avionics has released Version 3.0 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This release allows SkyView to utilize Jeppesen NavData as part of its GPS navigation software. Other new features include enhanced airport data viewable through an intuitive user interface, airspace altitudes, a larger HSI display, and a pilot selectable G-Meter, according to […]