An FAA official says general aviation can take the lead in helping the U.S. achieve President Barack Obama’s goal of doubling exports over the next five years, according to the Wichita Eagle, which reports that FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Huerta told Wichita’s aviation leaders that “Aviation can do an awful lot… to lead the way.”
Celebration of 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation kicks off
The 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation kicked off a year-long celebration in honor of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s 100th anniversary of flight this weekend. The Centennial of Naval Aviation Kick-Off Gala, held Saturday, Feb. 12, was part of the weekend-long celebration in San Diego. Known as the “Birthplace of Naval Aviation,” […]
West Star Aviation debuts in-house window repair
West Star Aviation now offers complete window repair from its in-house team of experts for most corporate aircraft, including Falcon, Hawker, Citation, Challenger, Learjet, Conquest, King Air, Embraer, and Westwind. “We decided to hire some of the most experienced FAA certified window repairmen in the world to best serve our customers,” says Dave Krogman, General […]
Lincoln launches apparel line
Lincoln Electric has launched Red Line Welding Apparel, a line of personal protection clothing for welding. The new Red Line apparel product group includes gloves, jackets, caps and safety glasses. Red Line apparel includes five types of welding gloves — premium leather MIG/stick, traditional MIG/stick, leather TIG, heat-resistant and full leather Steel Worker gloves. Four […]
NTSB now on Twitter and YouTube
The National Transportation Safety Board has established a Twitter account and a YouTube channel as the safety board broadens its communication efforts by moving into social media. The handle for the Twitter account is “ntsb” The YouTube channel is “ntsbgov” “Transparency and open government are key components of NTSB’s agenda to improve transportation safety,” said […]
Aero to feature e-flight-expo
For the third time, the e-flight-expo will feature many new developments as part of AERO, the Global Show for General Aviation in Friedrichshafen, Germany, slated for April 13-16. This year will feature more exhibitors and many new aircraft with electric, fuel cell and hybrid power trains, as well as the first-ever Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize, […]
Bad bounce breaks airplane
This February 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: Piper Cheyenne. Injuries: None. Location: Pueblo, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot obtained the ATIS information for the airport, noting that […]
Flying high in the Islander
By JIM OLTERSDORF, For General Aviation News Located by the small village of Nikiski, Alaska, is a tiny dirt and gravel strip that you could easily miss if you were driving by. But flying over it is another story. A plethora of aircraft are tied down, including Super Cubs, Huskys, Cessna 180s, 206s, and a […]
Alphabet groups ask FAA to make it easier for sport pilots to pursue additional certificates
Four of GA’s alphabet groups are calling on the FAA to change the rules and make it easier for Sport Pilots to pursue additional training and higher level pilot certificates. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) petitioned the […]