A new rule that would allow anyone to access the flight plans of private aircraft would constitute an “unnecessary and undesirable invasion of privacy, hampering the mobility of citizens and companies,” according to officials with the Aerospace Industries Association. “The Block Aircraft Registration Request program functions much like a ‘Do Not Call’ list for private […]
Coalition to save GPS launched
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives from a wide variety of industries and companies have joined together to form the “Coalition to Save Our GPS” to resolve a serious threat to the Global Positioning System (GPS). The threat stems from a recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant a conditional waiver allowing the expansion […]
Gleim releases Seaplane Refresher Course
Gleim has just released its newest online course: the Seaplane Refresher Course, which enables seaplane-rated pilots to stay current and pass their next flight review in a seaplane. This course is an interactive study program that is designed to achieve two important goals. First, the course assists pilots who are preparing for a flight review […]
R&D bill boon to GA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The introduction of H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011, a bipartisan bill that will strengthen the research and development (R&D) tax credit from 14% to 20%, is being lauded as a boon to GA. Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the bill, which was cosponsored by Representatives John Larson […]
Hypersonic jet engine to be unveiled Monday
Aerospace engineering researchers and students at the University of Virginia are helping to create a hypersonic “scramjet” engine that can travel at five times the speed of sound — or 3,700 mph. That’s about twice the speed of a bullet, and it’s technology that could one day allow a plane to fly from New York […]
Severen joins US Aviation Group
US Aviation Group based at Denton Municipal Airport (DTO) in the Dallas area has appointed Scott Severen as Director of Business Development, responsible for overseeing the expansion of GA maintenance and avionics installations activity, developing FBO services, and USAG’s imminent 135 charter operations, as well as establishing USAG as a national and regional center for […]
Buy a Pilatus, get an iPad
Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd., manufacturer of the PC-12 NG, is giving new customers an Apple iPad containing interactive content customized to each owner’s individual aircraft, as well as delivery documents, owner’s manuals and a variety of aviation apps. Each iPad comes pre-loaded with the Pilots Information Manual (PIM), an introduction to the company and the […]
World’s largest air show team to perform at Sun ‘n Fun
Team RV, the world’s largest air show team, will fill the sky at Sun ‘n Fun with 11 homebuilt aircraft in a display of close formation, formation aerobatics, and difficult rejoins on March 30. “At Sun ‘n Fun, pilots from all over the world converge to kick off the flying season, and Team RV intends […]
New maintenance facility opens at SUS
West County Aero, a veteran-owned aviation maintenance company, has opened its new maintenance facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Chesterfield, Mo. West County Aero has been in business since 2008. The new 19,000-square-foot hangar will be used for maintenance as well as aircraft storage. This move has also created the opportunity for […]