Conklin & de Decker has released its new 2011 State Tax Guide for General Aviation. Packed full of critical tax information, the guide is a reference tool for aircraft operators, accountants, dealers, brokers, aviation law professionals, and others who deal with state taxes. The State Tax Guide contains the latest taxes and fees imposed on […]
Paragon Aviation Group expands FBO network
Paragon Aviation Group has added four new FBO members to its network: Maguire Aviation (VNY); Aero Air (HIO); Galvin Flying Service (BFI); and First Aviation Services (TEB). Paragon represents a group of independent FBOs and small chains that have the same operational principles, leveraging buying power and sharing customer information through flight tracking software provided […]
Skagit Fly-In cancelled
The biennial fly-in and air show normally held on odd-numbered years at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash., will not take place this year due to a construction project on the airport’s main runway. The Port of Skagit, which owns and operates the airport, and the Skagit Airport Support Association, which organizes the event, […]
Tempest offers 5-year TBO warranty
Tempest now offers a 5-year TBO warranty on its PowerFlite line of heavy duty starter motors. The Tempest PowerFlite series of aviation engine starters represents a new state-of-the-art energy efficient design providing reduced current draw and long life, according to company officials. The PowerFlite starter mounts directly to existing TCM engines and is available in […]
Dallas Airmotive offers Super Bowl support; hosts parties for pilots
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) will help its company, Dallas Airmotive, support aircraft operators during Super Bowl week with field service technical personnel and mobile response vehicles at key area airports. Dallas Airmotive is OEM-authorized on more than 80% of the turbine engines in operation today on business aircraft. “There are more […]
Pilot misjudges approach
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: Ercoupe 415D. Injuries: None. Location: Whitehall, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land. He touched down farther down […]
GA and the middle class: The Great Divergence
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. My General Aviation is for everyone — or at least for a lot of people of varying […]
Training flight turns into life-saving mission
A recent training flight at SunState Aviation at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) turned into a life-saving mission when the student and CFI transported a critically ill woman in need of a lung transplant to Gainesville. The pair helped Angel Flight complete its mission of delivering the woman from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville Jan. 28. […]
Sikorsky completes investment in Eclipse
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has completed its minority equity investment in Eclipse Aerospace. The companies also entered into an agreement in which Sikorsky will provide global supply chain support and some production restart services, which will aid Eclipse Aerospace in its efforts to reintroduce production of the Eclipse 500 very light twin-engine jet. Located in Albuquerque, […]