Marking the completion of the Sierra/Garmin Citation I “glass panel” retrofit program, the FAA has approved Sierra Industries’ Supplemental Type Certificate, which allows the installation of the three-screen digital flight deck suite in all Cessna Citation 501 model aircraft, utilizing the same displays as the well-known Garmin G1000 system. The G501SP flight deck includes individual […]
Glendale Aero Services opens at GEU
Executive Aircraft Maintenance (EAM) of Scottsdale, Ariz., has opened Glendale Aero Services, a full service FBO at the Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU). In addition to maintenance and fuel, the FBO offers a full array of customer services including concierge services rental cars, crew car, catering, pilot/flight planning lounge and aircraft storage. Future plans include construction […]
Fly back in history
Wonder what it was like to fly during the “Golden Age of Travel?” You can find out, thanks to the Oakland Aviation Museum and its Solent flying boat. The second Saturday of each month, the museum caters dinner for between two to eight guests aboard the famous flying boat, which was featured in the hit […]
FAA bill possible by the end of the year?
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) says he is optimistic an agreement can be reached on a long-term funding bill for the FAA after a meeting Tuesday with his counterparts in the Senate, according to a blog post on The Hill, which notes that lawmakers have asked their staffs to come up with solutions to the outstanding […]
FAA, industry to meet about future digital chart costs
The FAA’s decision to begin charging for digital chart products and only distribute them to individuals and companies that have an agreement with the agency’s AeroNav Products branch beginning April 5, 2012, has sparked concern throughout the general aviation industry. According to a report at AOPA.org, association officials and other aviation representatives will meet with […]
Want a chance to log some P-51 time?
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has launched a fundraising campaign that offers donors a shot at an introductory flight in the dual-control P-51TF Mustang known as “The Little Witch.” Valued at $3,250, the session includes two hours of pre- and post-flight briefings, plus one hour in the aircraft with a Stallion 51 […]
Give to the max day
What if you could help the Commemorative Air Force’s Red Tail Project reach at-risk youth just by donating $10 to the non-profit organization? Today is Give to the Max Day, so you can! The Red Tail Squadron was established in the mid-1990s to educate Americans about the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. Centerpiece of […]
Finding new ways to prevent ice buildup
Research scientists at Battelle are working on a new way to reduce or prevent icing on airplanes using carbon nanotubes. Battelle’s anti-icing technology deploys carbon nanotubes into the plane’s coating, which means it is lighter than traditional ice protection systems and can use much less power, according to officials. Plus, it’s applied using simple painting […]
Flying Tigers exhibit opens at Pacific Aviation Museum
The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor has opened its American Volunteer Group/“The Flying Tigers” Exhibit in honor of the pilots and support personnel who protected the China skies. The permanent exhibit is housed in the museum’s Hangar 79. A Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Flying Tiger, which was one of the most popular and successful American aircraft […]