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, […]
FlightMonkeys takes off
GAN blogger Jamie Beckett has launched FlightMonkeys, an online multi-media publication, with a focus on providing exceptional entertainment and information to an ever expanding aviation-centric audience. The FlightMonkeys crew is comprised of dedicated aviation enthusiasts, professional flight instructors, and proud techno-geeks who have joined forces to develop and deliver a highly specific, laser guided primer […]
Bankrupt Emivest asks for more time
Emivest Aerospace, manufacturer of the SJ30 jet, has asked that its court-administered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection be extended through midsummer while it tries to complete the sale of its assets to a company owned by the Chinese government, according to a report from Aviation International News, which notes that Emivest is seeking to have its […]
FAA charters avgas committee
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt signed a charter this week establishing an aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) to advise the agency on moving toward an unleaded piston aviation fuel, according to a report at EAA.org.
Washington State airport land-use planning guide updated
Now available is Washington State’s updated Airport and Compatible Land-Use Program Guidebook. The updated guidebook does not change land-use requirements for towns, cities and counties, according to state officials. Instead, it incorporates new, interactive tools and resources for navigating through the sometimes challenging airport land-use-planning process. The guidebook includes new features such as: Graphics and […]
AEA slates ADS-B forum
The Aircraft Electronics Association will hold an ADS-B Regulatory Technology Forum Feb. 8-9 at its headquarters in Lees Summit, Mo. Supported by the FAA, the forum is intended to address initial design and certification limitations of airborne systems as well as installation nuances of stand-alone equipment in GA aircraft and equipment interfaced to aircraft flight […]
Enhanced Ground Power Unit debuts
Audio Authority Corp. of Lexington, Ky, has introduced its Enhanced Flight Model 2860A Ground Power Unit (GPU). This updated model now provides up to 60-amps continuous, 28-volt DC power from an ordinary 120-volt AC wall receptacle, which provides ample ground power for most piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft up to 12,500 lbs., according to company […]