Light Sport Group will partner with Gulf Coast Avionics to distribute its A/V-ator HD GPS aviation camera system at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun. “We are very excited about our partnership with Gulf Coast Avionics,” says Chris Esposito, co-owner of Light Sport Group. “With Gulf Coast’s reputation for providing unparalleled service as well as quality […]
Buzz job kills one
This March 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 180. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Townsend, Mont. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 20,0450-hour pilot, who held multi-engine, instrument and instructor ratings, […]
10 Mogas myths
There remains, however, some confusion about the pro and cons of using Mogas, something we hope to dispel.
Aviation consultant organizes Cirrus counter-offer
Within a week of publishing his industry analysis of China’s recent purchase of some US general aviation companies, consulting firm BRiFO President Brian Foley now finds himself charting a new and wholly different course of action on that topic: Trying to organize a counter-offer for Cirrus Aircraft to the recent bid by China Aviation Industry […]
Committee approves FAA extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved a short-term extension of FAA programs, making it the 18th short-term extension for FAA reauthorization since 2007. H.R. 1079, the “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011,” is a bipartisan bill to extend FAA funding and programs at current funding levels through May 31, […]
Why don’t we just close down all those little airports?
That’s the question posted — with a heavy dose of sarcasm — by Jolie Lucas in a blog at Forbes.com, in which she spells out the myriad reasons GA is vital to every community. Check it out here.
Counterfeit parts threaten aviation
The volume of counterfeit parts in the supply chain is increasing, necessitating that mitigation plans be developed and implemented, according to a new report by the Aerospace Industries Association. “The use of counterfeit parts in the aerospace industry may have life or death consequences,” said AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey. “Reducing their proliferation and […]
Aerobatic Champ Goulian to speak at Wisconsin Aviation-Madison
World-renowned aerobatic champion and Red Bull Air Race Pilot Michael Goulian will speak Monday, March 21, from 6-7 p.m., at Wisconsin Aviation’s general aviation facility on the east side of the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) in Madison. The free event will feature Goulian speaking on “Safety…in High-Risk Environments.” This educational, but entertaining, presentation will […]
New GA terminal in works for SLK
The town of Harrietstown recently agreed to seek bids for infrastructure work on a proposed general aviation terminal and a series of hangars at the town-owned Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) in Lake Clear, N.Y., according to a report from the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.